Cultivating Spiritual Growth: Striving for Maturity in Christ

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His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness.—2 Peter 1:3

Too many believers treat salvation like fire insurance. They are happy to have their ticket to heaven but fail to fulfill their responsibility to grow spiritually now. Moved by such common negligence, Conrad Mbewe encourages us to pursue a fruitful life by considering how God equips Christians to grow and the value of diligently striving for godliness. Based on 2 Peter 1, this is a pastoral charge for Christians to keep on growing!

Learn about the doctrine of sanctification by studying:

The Indicatives of Spiritual Growth!
The Imperatives of Spiritual Growth!
The Implications of Spiritual Growth!

Endorsements:
“Conrad Mbewe is right—many Christians today are satisfied that their salvation is secure but fail to recognize their responsibility to fervently cultivate spiritual growth in their lives. Through an engaging exposition of 2 Peter 1, Conrad helpfully argues that God has given Christians everything they need to grow spiritually, but Scripture mandates that they faithfully cultivate spiritual growth in their lives through the means of grace that He has provided. . . This book is a much-needed wake-up call for many Christians today who have become spiritually stagnant and complacent in their spiritual lives.”
—Scott Aniol, executive vice president and editor in chief, G3 Ministries

“I am overjoyed that Brother Mbewe has put pen to paper to show how Peter taught about the importance of knowledge, virtue, self-control, perseverance, brotherly kindness, and love to gospel-based, Christ-centered spiritual growth. As usual, Dr. Mbewe’s writing is full of clarity, pointed application, beautiful hymns, gospel focus, and engaging illustrations (including many from life in Zambia). May the Lord use this outstanding treatment of 2 Peter 1 to lead those who are dead to life and those who are alive to vital growth in godliness.”
—Joel R. Beeke, chancellor, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary

About the Author:
Conrad Mbewe has been a pastor of Kabwata Baptist Church in Lusaka, Zambia, since 1987. He earned a PhD in missions from the University of Pretoria, South Africa, and is the founding chancellor of the African Christian University in Zambia. His itinerant preaching and passion for writing extend his service to Christ’s kingdom globally.