Principles of Spiritual Growth

"God, please make me a spiritual man or woman at any price!" When we pray this prayer, we can be assured it is a prayer God will answer. God's process of making us like Jesus is the essence of spiritual growth.

 

Fashioning the Image of God

Dr. Roger Barrier
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Passages: Hebrews 5:8-9; Romans 8:28-29; Matthew 16:24; Philippians 3:10-11; 1 Peter 1:6; James 1:2-4; 1 Kings 17:1; Philippians 1:6

Our spiritual crucifixion is God's work to make us into His image. It can be painful and take time depending on our barriers of pride and ...

 

Intimacy with God

Dr. Roger Barrier
PITI Featured Teacher

 

Passages: Genesis 5:22-24; 18:16-32; Exodus 33:18-22; Jeremiah 1:5; Proverbs 3:32; Psalms 139:3

God wants to have a reciprocal, intimate relationship with us. Spiritual children experience the beginning of a relationship with their Heavenly ...

 

Stages of Growth

Dr. Roger Barrier
PITI Featured Teacher

 

Passages: Romans 6:4; 12:2; Ephesians 4:15; Philippians 3:14; Colossians 2:7; 2 Peter 3:18

God is concerned that His image be visible on earth, so it is His will for us to grow into full spiritual maturity with Christ. Unfortunately, we are ...