Living the New Life
Opening Prayer
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for saving us through Jesus Christ and giving us new life. Thank You that the Christian life does not end at salvation but continues as we grow in our relationship with You. As we study Your Word today, teach us how to walk faithfully with Christ. Help us to grow in prayer, love Your Word, enjoy fellowship with other believers, worship You wholeheartedly, and boldly share our faith with others.
In Jesus’ name we pray,
Amen.
Primary Text
Colossians 2:6-7
“As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him,
rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving.”
Introduction
When a person places their faith in Jesus Christ, they begin a new life.
Salvation is not the end of the journey—it is the beginning.
Just as a newborn baby must grow physically, a new believer must grow spiritually.
God desires every believer to become mature, strong, and fruitful in Christ.
Spiritual growth does not happen automatically. It happens as believers intentionally walk with Christ and depend upon Him daily.
What Does It Mean to Grow in Christ?
Spiritual growth is the lifelong process of becoming more like Jesus Christ.
Growth does not mean perfection.
It means increasing in:
- Faith
- Love
- Obedience
- Knowledge of God
- Christlike character