“But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and forever! Amen.” – 2 Peter 3:18
Bible Verses About Growing In Christ
Philippians 1:6 – God is at work within us
“Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 1:6
Ephesians 4:15 – Speaking the truth in love
“Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of Him who is the head, that is, Christ.” – Ephesians 4:15
Colossians 2:6-7 – Rooted and built up in Him
“So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.” – Colossians 2:6-7
2 Peter 1:5-7 – Make every effort to add to your faith
“For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love.” – 2 Peter 1:5-7
Hebrews 5:12-14 – Solid food is for the mature
“In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God’s word all over again. You need milk, not solid food! Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness. But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil.” – Hebrews 5:12-14
Romans 12:2 – Be transformed by the renewing of your mind
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—His good, pleasing and perfect will.” – Romans 12:2
John 15:5 – Abide in me and bear much fruit
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” – John 15:5
Galatians 5:22-23 – The fruit of the Spirit
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” – Galatians 5:22-23
1 Peter 2:2 – Crave pure spiritual milk
“Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation.” – 1 Peter 2:2
1 Corinthians 3:6-7 – God gives growth
“I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow. So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow.” – 1 Corinthians 3:6-7
James 1:4 – Let perseverance finish its work
“Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” – James 1:4
2 Timothy 3:16-17 – All Scripture is God-breathed
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” – 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Acts 20:32 – The word of His grace builds us up
“Now I commit you to God and to the word of His grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified.” – Acts 20:32
Matthew 28:19-20 – Go and make disciples
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” – Matthew 28:19-20
Philippians 2:12-13 – Work out your salvation
“Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed— not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill His good purpose.” – Philippians 2:12-13
2 Corinthians 3:18 – Being transformed into His image
“And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.” – 2 Corinthians 3:18
Colossians 3:16 – Let the message of Christ dwell among you
“Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly, as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.” – Colossians 3:16
Romans 15:5-6 – Be like-minded
“May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” – Romans 15:5-6
John 6:63 – The Spirit gives life
“The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you—they are full of the Spirit and life.” – John 6:63
1 Thessalonians 5:11 – Encourage one another
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:11
Proverbs 27:17 – Iron sharpens iron
“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” – Proverbs 27:17
Ephesians 3:17-19 – Rooted in love
“So that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ.” – Ephesians 3:17-19
1 John 2:6 – Walk as Jesus did
“Whoever claims to live in Him must live as Jesus did.” – 1 John 2:6
Isaiah 40:31 – Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” – Isaiah 40:31
Psalm 1:2-3 – Delight in the law of the Lord
“But whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on His law day and night. That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither.” – Psalm 1:2-3
Matthew 17:20 – Faith as small as a mustard seed
“He replied, ‘Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, “Move from here to there,” and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.'” – Matthew 17:20
1 Peter 5:10 – The God of all grace will restore you
“And the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will Himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.” – 1 Peter 5:10
Final Thoughts
Finding ways to grow in our walk with Christ is essential for us as believers. The verses shared remind us how important it is to nurture our faith by leaning into God’s word, encouraging one another, and remaining connected to Him. Growth takes time, effort, and sometimes setbacks. Yet, God promises that He is working in us and will finish the good work that He has started. This growth can lead us to be more loving, kinder, and grounded in our relationship with God, which ultimately helps us influence those around us positively.
As we grow in faith, let’s take advantage of opportunities to explore more scriptures about community and connection with each other, such as unity and communication with others. These topics can foster deeper connections, making our faith journey even richer.
For additional inspiration, consider reading about bringing others to God. May you experience abundant growth in your relationship with Christ!