𝗚.𝗥.𝗢.𝗪. — 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗕𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗪 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗘

G.R.O.W. — HOW BELIEVERS GROW IN THE DISPENSATION OF GRACE

A Pauline Path to Spiritual Maturity

INTRODUCTION

Spiritual growth is not mystical, emotional, or ritualistic—it is intentional, scriptural, and grace-driven. In this present dispensation of the grace of God (Eph. 3:2), believers grow as Christ increases in us through prayer, doctrine, yielded living, and true worship.

Growth is God’s work—but obedience is our response.
1 Corinthians 3:6 (KJV)

① GRACEFUL PRAYER — Getting on Your Knees
1 Thessalonians 5:17; Philippians 4:6 (KJV)

A. Continual Communion – Prayer as a daily habit
B. Childlike Confidence – Coming boldly by grace
C. Christ-Centered Requests – Asking according to His will
Prayer keeps grace active in the believer’s walk.

② GROUNDING — Reading and Studying the Word
Acts 17:11; 2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV)

A. Berean Examination – Searching the Scriptures daily
B. Right Division – Understanding truth in its context
C. Renewed Thinking – The Word reshapes the mind
Grace grows through rightly divided truth.

③ GROWING KNOWLEDGE — Learning Christ
Colossians 1:10; Ephesians 1:17 (KJV)

A. Spiritual Wisdom – Knowledge rooted in revelation
B. Scriptural Insight – Understanding God’s will
C. Steady Maturity – Growth beyond spiritual infancy
Grace replaces ignorance with understanding.

④ GIVING SELF — Offering the Body
Romans 12:1; 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 (KJV)

A. Living Sacrifice – Yielded, not forced
B. Lordship Acknowledged – Christ owns the believer
C. Life Dedicated – Daily surrender to God
Grace motivates consecration—not coercion.

⑤ GODLY WALK — Walking in the Spirit
Galatians 5:16; Romans 8:4 (KJV)

A. Spirit-Controlled Living – Not led by the flesh
B. Sin Restrained – Victory through the Spirit
C. Sanctified Conduct – Life reflecting Christ
Grace empowers obedience.

⑥ GENUINE WORSHIP — In Spirit and Truth
John 4:24; Philippians 3:3 (KJV)

A. Spiritual Worship – From the inner man
B. Scriptural Worship – Grounded in truth
C. Savior-Exalting Worship – Christ alone glorified
Grace worships without rituals.

⑦ GUIDED WALK — Walking Worthy
Ephesians 4:1; Colossians 2:6 (KJV)

A. Consistent Conduct – Matching calling and behavior
B. Christlike Pattern – Walking as Christ walked
C. Careful Steps – Wisdom in daily choices
Grace shapes the believer’s direction.

⑧ GOOD WORKS — Fruit of Grace
Ephesians 2:10; Titus 3:8 (KJV)

A. Prepared Works – God-designed service
B. Proper Motivation – Works flow from grace
C. Practical Testimony – Faith seen through service
Grace produces fruit, not pressure.

⑨ GLORIFYING GOD — The Goal of Growth
1 Corinthians 10:31; Colossians 3:17 (KJV)

A. God-Centered Living – Not self-exalting
B. Grateful Obedience – Thankful hearts
C. Gospel Display – Lives that honor Christ
Grace matures believers for God’s glory.

CALL TO ACTION

Pray continually
Study the Word rightly divided
Yield yourself fully to God
Worship in Spirit and in Truth
Grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ — 2 Peter 3:18 (KJV)

CONCLUSION

Spiritual growth is not instant—but it is intentional.
Those who pray, study, yield, and worship will grow strong in grace and fruitful in the work of the Lord.
No growth without grace—no maturity without truth.

FINAL THOUGHTS

Prayer fuels growth
Scripture grounds faith
Knowledge matures believers
Surrender honors God
The Spirit empowers living
Worship centers the heart
Walking worthy reflects grace
Good works follow salvation
God’s glory is the goal