VELCROED FOR GROWTH

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THE TRUTH ABOUT
SPIRITUAL GROWTH:
Three Key Ingredients 

   The HOLY SPIRIT provides power and motivation.
           Philippians 2:13

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   The BIBLE provides guidance and perspective. 
           2 Peter 1:2-11    2 Timothy 3:16-17    Psalm 119:105

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   OTHER CHRISTIANS provide support and accountability.
           Hebrews 10:24-25

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WHY THE 3rd INGREDIENT
IS SO OFTEN IGNORED:

   We've mistakenly assumed Christianity is mostly 
          about me and God. 
           Matthew 22:36-40    Hebrews 10:24-25    John 13:34-35

   We've confused going to church with being the church.
           Hebrews 10:24-25   1 Corinthians 14:26   1 Thessalonians 5:14-15

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WHY THE 3rd INGREDIENT
IS SO IMPORTANT: 

   We all live better when someone else is watching.
           Hebrews 10:24-25    Ephesians 5:8-9

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   There are over 30 New Testament "one anothers"
         we're supposed to do.
          Ephesians 4:2    1 Peter 4:9    Galatians 6:2    James 5:16

     Who am I "putting up" with?
     Who am I showing hospitality to?
     Whose burdens am I bearing?
     Who am I confessing my sins to?

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    If no one knows me - no one will help me. 
            Proverbs 27:17    Proverbs 12:1

      We all need support and accountability.