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Life Development 201 - Discovering Spiritual Maturity
This class is the second of Island Family’s four basic classes. Since these classes build on each other, you must first attend the “Discovering Church Membership #101" before taking this class.

THE PURPOSE OF THIS CLASS:

“. . . that you may become mature Christians and may fulfill God’s will for you.” Colossians 4:12b (Ph)

“ We are not meant to remain as children. . .but to grow up in every way into Christ. . .” Ephesians 4:14-15 (Ph)

THE FOCUS OF THIS CLASS:

We will focus on the Four Basic Habits every Christian needs to develop in order to grow to spiritual maturity. This class will. . .

  • Equip you with the skills you need to begin these habits
  • Explain the tools you need to continue these habits

WHAT IS “SPIRITUAL MATURITY”?

“. . .in the unity of common faith, and knowledge of the Son of God, we arrive at real maturity--the measure of development which is meant by the ‘fulness of Christ’.” Ephesians 4:13 (Ph)

Spiritual Maturity is Christ-likeness.

“For from the very beginning God decided that those who came to him. . .should become like his Son. . .” Romans 8:29 (LB)

CLASS OUTLINE

  • Spiritual Maturity and Habits
  • How to Get a “Grasp” On Your Bible
  • The Habit of A Daily Time With God
  • The Habit of Prayer: Talking With God
  • The Habit of Tithing: Giving Back to God
  • The Habit of Fellowship: Enjoying God’s Family
  • How To Start And Maintain Good Habits

THE GOAL OF THIS CLASS:

That I will commit to the habits necessary for spiritual maturity.

“In the past you voluntarily gave your bodies to the service of vice
and . . . the purposes of evil. So now give yourselves to the service of righteousness-for the purpose of becoming truly good.”
Romans 6:19 (Ph)