Bible Summary. To obtain Christian maturity a Christian needs to apply themselves and be a good listener of the Gospel. A sign of Christian maturity is that a Christian can teach others in the doctrines of the Bible. Christianity is a profession that requires us to be skilled in the word of righteousness.

Summary of 2nd Timothy 2. Paul tells Timothy to be a good soldier of Jesus Christ. Paul says that he endures all things to enable the elect to obtain salvation. If we suffer, we shall also reign with Him. Study to show thyself approved. In a great house there are vessels of honor and dishonor. Be a vessel of honor that meets the master's use. Flee youthful lusts.

Bible Summary. When we accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior we are a new man. The new man is in continual relationship with God. A new man knows God and is in constant fellowship with God. The evidence that the new man loves God is his good works. See below for Biblical commentary and scriptures in regard to being a new man in Christ.

Bible Summary. If we have religious values based on the teachings of Jesus Christ, we can be free from sin and death. If we have religious values that are spiritually-minded such as truth, goodness, and love, we will have a life of peace and joy. If we hold our fleshly desires in higher regard, we do not value God and are not in right standing with Him.

John 17:17. Only through God's Word and truth can we have a sense of purpose in life. God's truth has the power to sanctify us and to set us aside for God's purpose. John 17:17 says, “Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth”. In this scripture, Jesus is interceding for us to God to sanctify us. It is a true blessing to be sanctified and set aside for God's use.

Bible Summary. Sanctification, being set aside for God's use, is an endurance exercise where we are only able to continue because of our faith in God. Sanctification is a disciplined lifestyle, a soldier's lifestyle. Sanctification is a process for overcoming unbelief in God. To be sanctified, we must guard ourselves and others from false doctrines that can subvert the faith.

Summary. To be a born again Christian you need to have accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior. Everyday a born again Christian must take on the mind of Christ and surrender completely to God. As a new man, a born again Christian is created in righteousness and holiness. When we are born again we now have God’s incorruptible seed in us.

Ephesians 5:3. Fornication may seem like a harsh word to describe the act of two people living together before marriage, but it is the truth. A common definition of fornication is “voluntary sexual intercourse between two unmarried persons or two persons not married to each other”. This definition makes fornication and living together seem like something that is not that bad.

Bible Summary. Having a holy nature means being set aside for God both physically and spiritually. If we are of God, God has chosen us to go through the sanctification process to be set aside for His purposes. The Bible says that our physical body is for the Lord. Our bodies can either be a vessel that honors God or a vessel that satisfies the things that are not of God.

Bible Summary. There are many definitions of what we call human nature. Some people say that our human nature is inherently bad, a sin nature. Other people say human nature is basically good. From a Biblical perspective, our human nature is both good and bad. All of humanity has a sin nature. This is a nature that is disobedient to God.

Matthew 7:6. The Bible teaches us as Christians that we should avoid conflict when ministering the Gospel. God tells us that we should spread the Gospel, but many times a Christian spreading the Gospel can cause conflicts with non-Christians.

Philippians 4:8. If you are feeling unloved in a relationship, you need to think on the good things of God to show you the way. Above all do not separate yourself from Christian believers. Stay in church, stay under the word and allow peace to have her perfect work in you. Jesus is peace. Allow Him to reign in your heart, mind and soul.

1. Virtue - called to moral excellence, goodness, and righteousness

2. Knowledge - discover the knowledge of God

3. Temperance - self-control to obtain an incorruptible crown

Matthew 23:8. Christian brethren is not meant to be an exclusive club. If you are a Christian that does not make you better than anyone else. It only means that you have accepted Jesus' free offer for Him to be your Lord and Savior. Everyone can be a Christian brethren and receive eternal life.