What Is the Importance of Spiritual Maturity? | Colossians - Part 2
In part 2 of our Colossians series, Pastor Eric conveys his concern for the spiritual resilience of individuals, especially young believers, amidst a world filled with distractions and cultural pressures. He emphasizes the significance of deepening one's faith in Jesus Christ to withstand and overcome these challenges, underscoring unity among believers and the importance of experiencing and knowing Christ relationally, not just intellectually.SERMON NOTES:https://sermons.church/archived?church=brooksidechurchfw&sermonid=55807LINKS Giving: https://brookside.org/giveThe Weekly Guide: https://www.brookside.org/infoConnect: https://brksd.church/connectPrayer & Support: https://brksd.church/careDISCUSSION QUESTIONS1. How do cultural pressures and temptations present a challenge to maintaining a strong faith for today's young believers?2. In what ways can spiritual maturity in Jesus Christ serve as an anchor against the distractions and temptations of the world?3. What role does unity among believers play in maintaining a strong faith, and how can we work towards achieving this unity despite our differences?4. Can you share a personal experience where you felt the full assurance of understanding and knowledge of God's mystery in Christ?5. How can believers develop discernment to avoid being swayed by plausible or fine-sounding arguments that veer away from the truth of the gospel?6. What practical steps can we take to mature in their faith, and have any of these steps been particularly effective for you or someone you know?7. Reflecting on your own "mile markers" in your Christian faith, what significant events have helped anchor and shape your belief?8. How can the act of baptism serve as a transformative public declaration of faith, and what significance does it hold for you personally or for your community?9. In what ways does knowing Jesus experientially and relationally differ from knowing about Him intellectually, and why is this distinction important?10. How has the focus of Jesus + nothing, not Jesus plus works, impacted your understanding of salvation and your daily life as a believer?
