1. Believers Responsibility: Grow in grace and the knowledge of God.

2. Christianity is not religion, it is about a relationship.

3. 2 Corinthians 5:17 “This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!”

4. Focus for today: What does it mean to grow in grace and in the knowledge of God?

5. a. To Grow in Grace is to mature as a Christian Ephesians 2:8-9 “ God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it.”

6. b. Maturing in the Christian life is NOT about what we do, but about what Gods in us, by his grace.

7. Colossians 3:1-4 “Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand. Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God. And when Christ, who is your life, is revealed to the whole world, you will share in all his glory.”

8. c. The intimacy of our relationship must grow. The more we know of Him, the more of Him will be seen in our lives

9. What are the means that God uses to help you grow in grace?

10. a. His Word

11. What are the means that God uses to help you grow in grace? a. His Word b. Your troubles and experiences

12. What are the means that God uses to help you grow in grace? a. His Word b. Your troubles and experiences c. Your private devotional life

13. What are the means that God uses to help you grow in grace? a. His Word b. Your troubles and experiences c. Your private devotional life d. Public worship and service

14. What are the means that God uses to help you grow in grace? a. His Word b. Your troubles and experiences c. Your private devotional life d. Public worship and service e. The fellowship of the believers

15. What are the means that God uses to help you grow in grace? a. His Word b. Your troubles and experiences c. Your private devotional life d. Public worship and service e. The fellowship of the believers f. The sacraments

16. What are the evidences of Growth in Grace and knowledge

17. a. Increase in love

18. What are the evidences of Growth in Grace and knowledge a. Increase in love b. Increase of faith

19. What are the evidences of Growth in Grace and knowledge a. Increase in love b. Increase of faith c. Increase of the knowledge of God

20. What are the evidences of Growth in Grace and knowledge a. Increase in love b. Increase of faith c. Increase of the knowledge of God d. Increase in the gifts and fruit of the Spirit

21. What are the evidences of Growth in Grace and knowledge a. Increase in love b. Increase of faith c. Increase of the knowledge of God d. Increase in the gifts and fruit of the Spirit e. The evidence is that you are seen as a disciple