The Christian life is not merely about knowing facts about God.
It is about walking with Him daily.
Colossians 2:6
“As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him.”
The same faith that brings us to Christ is the faith by which we continue to follow Him.
Word Study
Walk
The Greek word is peripateō (περιπατέω).
Meaning:
- To walk
- To conduct one’s life
- To live daily
In Scripture, walking refers to a person’s daily manner of life.
Growing in Christ means learning to live every day under His Lordship.
Rooted and Built Up in Christ
Colossians 2:7
“Rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith…”
Paul uses two illustrations:
Rooted
Like a tree whose roots go deep into the soil.
Deep roots provide:
- Stability
- Strength
- Nourishment
Believers develop spiritual roots through God’s Word and fellowship with Him.
Built Up
Like a building constructed upon a solid foundation.
The foundation is Jesus Christ.
Spiritual maturity is built upon a growing relationship with Him.