Spiritual Maturity is an ongoing process that begins after salvation. The process is characterized by Christlike character, discernment of good and evil, and steadfastness in faith.

We should always rely completely on the Holy Spirit to change hearts. The Believer’s goal is to point unbelievers to Christ and trust that the Holy Spirit will change their hearts.

 The Chistian who neglects the Holy Spirit is like a lamp that’s not plugged in – (Precept Austin). When you open your Bible, ask the Author to open your mind and heart.

According to our text, Jesus was crucified between two malefactors (criminals) on a rocky hill called Calvary. On one cross – we see Christ dying For Sin – On another cross we see a criminal dying In his Sin, and on the last cross we see a criminal dying To his Sin.

Today’s message – “Love One Another Fervently” tells us that: The Holy Spirit loved us and brought us to Christ. This same Spirit has planted within us a Love for the People of God.

We can’t see the Holy Spirit of God with our physical eyes, but we can see the effects of the Holy Spirit. It’s for this reason that the Bible uses various symbols – often common, earthly objects – to describe who the Holy Spirit is and what He does.

In verse 13, Peter shifts to Motives for Living Godly Lives.  Salvation and Eternal Life is what motivates Believers to live Godly lives – Imitate Christ – Live for Christ.

Jesus died to Save us from our sin. There is no other means of Salvation. A person must come to Christ for eternal life.

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