As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that you may grow thereby: 1Pe 2:2 We grow in Grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus by stufying the Word and praying in the Holy Spirit.

For when for the time you ought to be teachers, you have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of the Lord; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. Heb 5:12 Even Christians of Paul's day were lax in maturing In Christ.

For every one that uses milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. Heb 5:13 Many people believe but are unable to explain the reason for their belief.     This ought not to be so.

But strong meat belongs to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil. Heb 5:14 The meat of the Word is revealed by the Holy Spirit as we seek after the knowledge of Christ.

But sanctify the Lord in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asks you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: 1Pe 3:15 How do we sanctify the Lord in our hearts?      By the washing of water of the Word Eph 5:26.      We are able to give an answer for the reason of our hope by growing in Grace and knowledge our Lord Jesus Christ and by praying in the Holy Spirit.      Our testimony of Jesus Christ should be with power and authority.     This is how Peter spoke on the day of Pentecost.

But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.     To him be glory both now and for ever.     Amen. 2Pe 3:18 What is the source of knowledge of Jesus (who is the Truth)?      1) the Word Of The Lord which is Truth 2) the Holy Spirit who is the Spirit Of Truth.      When we spend time meditating on the Word Of The Lord the Holy Spirit reveals more Truth to us which enables us to appropriate more of His Grace Through Faith.      Many believers in Christ have not grown to the knowledge that Jesus is Mighty God - the image of His Holy Spirit who is the eternal, ominipresent, omniscient, omnipotent being we call 'God'.      Until that revelation knowledge is in us, there is still a separation between us and 'God'.     Realizing that the Holy Spirit in us is 'God' in us is critical to the exercising of the Faith Of Christ.      By the Faith Of Christ we are able to do His works.     The fact that we do not see His works being manifested in and through believers is evidence of this fundamental lack of knowledge of Christ Jesus.      Jesus is Lord.

For you are all the children of the Lord by faith in Christ Jesus. Gal 3:26 This is one of the most glorious statements in the Bible.

Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differs nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all; Gal 4:1 To be ignorant of the implication of the New Birth makes us like an infant who is the child of the King and in such ignorance is unaware of their inheritance.

Wherefore you are no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of the Lord through Christ. Gal 4:7 We went from servants of the Law to sonship and so heirs of the Holy Spirit.

But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that you should show forth the praises of him who has called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: 1Pe 2:9 Who are we?      Chosen We who have received the invitation of the Holy Spirit to Grace Through Faith In Christ Jesus are the Chosen People.      Royalty We are members of the royal family of the Holy Spirit in the New Birth.      Priestly We are called to minister the Gospel of Grace to everyone.      Holy We are the righteousness of the Holy Spirit by virtue of being born of Him and filled with Him.      Peculiar We are New Creatures In Christ Jesus and so above humanity.      What do we do?      Praise We show forth the praises of Christ Jesus who has brought us into Newness Of Life.      Reflect We teach the Light and Truth of Christ Jesus Dispel We attack the darkness by reflecting the Light of Jesus Christ

That the man of the Lord may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. 2Ti 3:17 The Holy Spirit teaches us what is in the Word by giving Spiritual Revelation.

Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely you have received, freely give. Mat 10:8 What have we received?     All things for life and godliness 2Pe 1:3.      What are we to give?     All things for life and godliness.      Who are we to give to?     Whosoever will come to Christ Jesus in faith Rev 21:6.      Jesus wants us to administer His kingdom to those who will enter into it by faith in Him.      If you are a believer and receiver of Christ Jesus, you have all things for life and godliness in you.     You are to give out those gifts to others freely.

How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed?     and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard?     and how shall they hear without a preacher? Rom 10:14 Reversing the order we find that:    → a preacher must be sent    → the preacher must preach the Gospel    → the hearer must believe the Gospel    → the believer must call upon the name of the Lord Jesus Christ    → the Holy Spirit and Word birth them into the kingdom

And how shall they preach, except they be sent?     as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things! Rom 10:15 It is such an honour and privilege to testify, to witness, to preach, to sing or otherwise proclaim the Gospel of Grace Through Faith In Christ Jesus.

Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. 2Ti 4:2 This is the order of the day to all believers.     We are to:    → publicly proclaim the Gospel.         → be ready to share the Truth    → reprimand and censure those who sin    → express strong disapproval of evil    → strongly encourage people to receive Christ    → stay within the authority of the scriptures with these actions    → not harangue individuals with the Gospel    → make sure everyone we know hears it from us.

And he said unto them, Go you into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. Mar 16:15 This is the Great Commission.     It is still in force.     We are expected to carry the Gospel to every creature.      Jesus did not expect every person to believe, but He wants us to make sure all nations hear the Gospel as it is a criteria for His return.     Mat 24:14