This lesson emphasizes our need as a Christian to strive to grow and mature. Once we have obeyed the gospel and followed the five steps to die to ourselves and be reborn to live in Jesus, it is then our charge to obey God's Commands and strive to be the most Christ-like Christian that we can be. The commands to grow, the components of Christian growth and the methods of growth are discussed and viewed through the relevant scriptures. 

A. Scriptures to study

1. 2 Peter 3:18
2. 1 Peter 3:15
3. Luke 8:14-15
4. Colossians 1:9-10
5. Psalms 92:12-14
6. 2 Peter 1:5-8

​B. Questions to answer

1. What is your understanding of Christian Growth?
2. What are the key areas of Christian Growth?
3. How does one measure Christian Growth?
4. What role does goals and planning play?

C. Key takeaways from your study
Once saved, our main charge is to grow continuously as a Christian. 

D. Personal application​
Choose the most important key growth area and set a goal. Examples of key result areas are: giving, praying, volunteering, attendance, etc...

"Soundness" in the Bible describes one who strives to do God's will. The following five avenues of soundness are found in the Scriptures.