The document discusses growing in Christ through spiritual formation by understanding who Jesus is as the Messiah, Son of God, and Savior. It emphasizes growing spiritually by developing a relationship with God, becoming like Christ, working in the Christian community, and understanding the Word and will of God in order to live an abundant life and achieve unity.

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Growing in Christ
Growing in Christ and Community

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Growing In Christ : Who is Jesus
 Jesus the Messiah, Author of Faith
 Son of God, born of the virgin Mary
 God of Love
 God of Life
 Savior

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Growing in Christ: His Purpose
 Grow Spiritually
 Be Christ like minded
 Work in the Christian Community
 Relationship with God , Becoming one to with Christ for
purpose

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Growing in Christ: Understanding
 The Word of God
 The Will of God

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Growing In Christ : Abundant Life
 Understanding our will and purpose
 Christlikeness

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Growing In Christ: Unity

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Reference
Heinemann, M. H. (2009). Spiritual formation as if the church
mattered: Growing in christ through community. Christian
Education Journal, 6(1), 182-187. Retrieved from
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