The Seasons of Christian Life (1John 2:12-14) Introduction: Growth is normal, a privilege, and an obligation, for us. Spiritual growth over time is normal, but it's by no means automatic.
1. Little Children (and new believers): Forgiveness and Fatherhood 2. Fathers (and grown Christians): You've known Him who is from the beginning 3. Young Men (and maturing Christians): Strength and Victory
Conclusion: A challenge to all the people of God to grow Job 32:9, "The abundant in years may not be wise." We all need to grow.
Little children, you've come to know God as your Father, and Christ as your savior. But you need to understand as you grow up now that there is a war on.
Young adults, you have a culture of adolescence to fight. You will want to stay children. But God has made you strong. And the need is now.
Fathers and mothers, see the dedication letter in the hymnal, p. 453, "If there be any compassion to the souls of them who are under your care, if any regard of your being found faithful in the day of Christ, if any respect to future generations, labor to sow these seeds of knowledge, which may grow up in after-times."
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