Series:   A More Perfect You
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Conditional or Actual Perfection?

By: Mike Mazzalongo     Posted: July, 2018
For believers, becoming more perfect in Christ is the essence of life. Of course, this only makes sense if you understand that there are two aspects of perfection in the Christian's understanding.
Discussion Questions
  1. Discuss conditional and actual perfection.
  2. What is the term used to describe conditional perfection in each of the following scriptures?
    1. Mark 16:16
    2. Acts 2:37-40
    3. John 3:3
    4. Romans 3:24
    5. I Corinthians 6:11
    6. I Peter 1:18
    7. I Corinthians 1:30
  3. What is the term used to describe actual perfection in each of the following scriptures and how do they differ from conditional perfection?
    1. Romans 6:19
    2. III John 1:5
    3. Ephesians 6:18
    4. Colossians 3:12
  4. Why should we seek to be like Christ?
  5. If perfection in Christ is attained when we obey the gospel, then why should we seek to grow spiritually?
  6. What are likely consequences of not seeking to grow spiritually to actual perfection, and how can we overcome the consequences?
  7. How can you use this lesson to grow spiritually and help others come into a relationship with Jesus?
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