Spiritual maturity
Rev. Heath Bleyenberg exhorts believers to pursue spiritual maturity and growth in Christ, warning against the sin of spiritual complacency and indifference toward God. Drawing from Ephesians 4:15 and Old Testament examples, he challenges Christians to examine their hearts and faithfully exercise themselves in godliness rather than remaining perpetual spiritual infants. This practical exhortation addresses the necessity of sanctification and active spiritual development in the Christian life.
Rev. Heath Bleyenberg, pastor of Immanuel Protestant Reformed Church in Lacombe, Alberta But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ" Ephesians 4:15 There is something terribly wrong with that child who forever remains a child. Year after year that child does not grow. The parents rightfully become very concerned. They plead with the doctor "Our child is not growing. There's no development at all! What could possibly be wrong?"...
Full article available on sb.rfpa.org
Related Resources
The Gospel And AI: Why God Will Never be Pleased With an AI-Generated Sermon (Nor with the Minister Who Tries)
Barry Gritters
Standard BearerFor it Seemed Good to the Spirit and to Us*
William Langerak
Standard BearerEditor’s Notes
Unknown
Standard BearerSynod 2025 Summary
Joshua Engelsma
Standard BearerThe Minister’s Relation to Christ’s Body*
Douglas Kuiper
Standard Bearer