Christ Gave Grace Unto the Body Edifying Itself | Lesson 105
In this sermon, Josh Strelecki, Pastor-Teacher delivered a passionate message about the importance of spiritual growth and maturity. He emphasized the need to transcend spiritual infancy and pursue God's word and Christ as pivotal to this growth. Strelecki drew a distinction between worldly pursuits and the primacy of spiritual development, urging the church to prioritize growth. He also underscored the eternal purpose of the Godhead in building the body of Christ to be like Him and the provision for spiritual development through the unity of faith and knowledge of the Son of God.
Strelecki also discussed the dangers of false doctrines and divisiveness within the church. He urged believers to steer clear of diverse and strange doctrines and emphasized the significance of establishing one's heart with grace and focusing on Christ. Strelecki emphasized the need to prioritize the truth and avoid being led astray by every wind of doctrine.
He also explored various hindrances that can impede both the speaker and the hearer in sharing and receiving truth, including lack of knowledge, shame, and misconceptions about the value and authority of truth. Throughout the sermon, Pastor Josh encourages a deeper understanding of the truth and the importance of embracing it with humility.