1. A call to spiritual _____________ and maturity (vv. 5-7).
2. The promise of spiritual _____________________ to those who manifest these _________________ in increasing measure (v. 8).
3. The spiritual __________________ of professing believers who do not manifest these spiritual virtues (v. 9).
1. Take to heart the call to put away sin (v. 1).
2. Specific sins that hinder sincere brotherly love within Christ’s body, and which therefore must be put away (v. 1).
1. The first and most important key to spiritual growth as a follower of Christ is the apostles’ teaching.
2. Another important key to Christian growth is the Christian fellowship of Christ’s church.
3. A third important key to spiritual growth in Christ is the breaking of bread.
4. Another vital key to spiritual growth is prayer.
