201 Equipping Class - Discovering Spiritual Maturity

WELCOME TO DISCOVERING SPIRITUAL MATURITY

This class is the second of Real Life Family Center's three basic classes. Since
these classes build on each other, you must first attend 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
"We are not meant to remain as children ..but to grow up in every way into Christ... " Ephesians 4:14-15

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 .fullness of Christ. ' " Ephesians 4:13
Spiritual Maturity is becoming like Christ.
"For from the very beginning God decided that those who came to him ...should become like His Son" Romans 8:29(LB)

FACTS ABOUT SPIRITUAL MATURITY

1. IT'S NOT AUTOMATIC
   You have been Christians for a long time now, and you ought to be teaching others, but instead ...you need someone to teach you ...When a person is stilL living on milk, it shows he isn't very far along in the Christian life... He's stil a baby Christian!" Hebrews 5:12-13 (LE)
2. IT IS A PROCESS
   "Learn to be mature." Proverbs 8:5 (GN)
   "Continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Savior J esus Christ." 2 Peter 3:18 (GN)
3. IT TAKES DISCIPLINE
   "Take the time and the trouble to keep yourself spiritually fit. " 1 Timothy 4:7b (Ph)
   " Discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness. " (NASE )

CLASS OUTLINE

Introduction: Spiritual Maturity and Habits
SESSION ONE: How to Get A "Grasp" On Your Bible
SESSION TWO: The Habit of A Daily Time With God
SESSION THREE: The Habit of Prayer: Talking with God
SESSION FOUR: The Habit of Tithing: Giving Back to God
SESSION FIVE: The Habit of Community: Enjoying God's Family
SESSION SIX: 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