*The Body Of Christ is a dwelling "PEOPLE" of the Holy Spirit NOT A "BUILDING" CALLED CHURCH.* Repentance is the PURPOSE of Christianity, NOT RELIGION.

TOPIC: *THE FOUR (4) STAGES OF SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND YOUR DESTINY*

The manifestation of your DESTINY doesn't take TIME. It takes ENCOUNTERS WITH GOD. You need the Holy Spirit to understand the Bible, not a prophet/pastor.

A Pastor can be a TOOL, but the Holy Spirit remains the SOURCE/TEACHER/COMFORTER. Just like money is a TOOL but God remains our PROVIDER/SOURCE/SUSTAINER.

Think of a tiny seed. It needs water and sun to grow into a strong tree. In the same way, you feed your Spiritual life/Faith by reading the Bible, Fasting and Praying regularly. *This helps you become more like Jesus.* TRANSFORMATION!

Do not be distracted by RELIGIOUS programs & practices/CHURCH Attendance/Choir Practice/Harvest & Bazaar, etc. Be led by the HOLY SPIRIT instead. Beginning with Repentance/Surrenderance.

*YOU NEED TO BECOME WHO GOD CALLED YOU TO BE SPIRITUALLY FIRST BEFORE IT MANIFESTS PHYSICALLY.*

Learn how to listen and hear God's voice so you understand and BECOME the person you were destined to become. *THE ONLY THING THAT CAN STOP YOU IS "YOU"!*

There are 4 STAGES OF SPIRITUAL GROWTH:

1. *Natural* (Lost)
2. *New* (Saved but immature)
3. *Carnal* (Saved but fleshly)
4. *Spiritual* (Mature in Christ)

The question is not: Are you saved?
👉 The question is: Are you GROWING?

*DONT BE DECEIVED:* Nor be who dey go church dey follow Jesus. *NA WHO REPENT OOO!*

Church Attendance IS NOT CHRISTIANITY. It is RELIGION. 1000 people in a church building WITHOUT CHRIST/HOLY SPIRIT IS NOT A CHURCH BUT A COVEN or CULT!!!

*The Body Of Christ is a dwelling "PEOPLE" of the Holy Spirit NOT A "BUILDING" CALLED CHURCH.* Repentance is the PURPOSE of Christianity, NOT RELIGION.

*PURPOSE FIXES PROBLEMS while RELIGION CURSES PROBLEMS.*

Sugar resembles Salt but NEVER THE SAME. Church Attendance resembles Christianity! But CANNOT REPLACE TRANSFORMATION by the power of the Holy Spirit.

AS SUGAR SWEET REACH YOU NOR FIT USE AM COOK POT OF SOUP! Meaning: NOT everything the Devil gives you is good for you! Choose Wisely!

*1️⃣ THE NATURAL MAN (THE LOST CONDITION)*
📖 Cannot receive the things of God (1 Cor. 2:14)

🔹 Sinful Nature – Dead in sins
(Eph. 2:1)
🔹 Spiritual Blindness – Cannot understand
(2 Cor. 4:4)
🔹 Self-centered Living – Flesh-driven
(Rom. 8:8)
🔹 Separation from God – Without Christ
(Eph. 2:12)
🔹 Stubborn Rejection – Rejects truth
(Rom. 1:21)
🔹 Satanic Influence – Controlled by world
(Eph. 2:2)
🔹 Saving Needed – Must believe the Gospel
(1 Cor. 15:1–4)

*2.THE NEW MAN (THE BABE IN CHRIST)**

📖 Saved… yet unskilled (1 Cor. 3:1)

🔹 Saved Position – Justified by faith
(Rom. 5:1)
🔹 Spiritual Birth – New creature
(2 Cor. 5:17)
🔹 Simple Understanding – Milk of the Word
(1 Cor. 3:2)
🔹 Struggling Walk – Learning truth
(Gal. 5:17)
🔹 Sealed Forever – Secure in Christ
(Eph. 1:13)
🔹 Starting Growth – Beginning stage
(Col. 2:6)
🔹 Seeking Knowledge – Desire to learn
(1 Pet. 2:2)

*3.THE CARNAL MAN (THE FLESH-LED BELIEVER)*

📖 Saved… yet fleshly (1 Cor. 3:3)

🔹 Spiritual Immaturity – Still babes
(1 Cor. 3:1)
🔹 Strife and Division – Envy, conflict
(1 Cor. 3:3)
🔹 Self-willed Living – Flesh dominates
(Rom. 7:18)
🔹 Stunted Growth – Not progressing
(Heb. 5:12)
🔹 Shallow Doctrine – No depth
(Eph. 4:14)
🔹 Shameful Walk – Not glorifying God
(Rom. 8:8)
🔹 Serious Warning – Loss of reward
(1 Cor. 3:15)

*4. THE SPIRITUAL MAN (THE MATURE BELIEVER)*

📖 Discerns all things (1 Cor. 2:15)

🔹 Sound Doctrine – Rooted in truth
(2 Tim. 1:13)
🔹 Spiritual Discernment – Right judgment
(Phil. 1:9–10)
🔹 Steady Walk – Led by the Spirit
(Gal. 5:16)
🔹 Service Minded – Faithful ministry
(2 Tim. 2:15)
🔹 Strong in Grace – Mature believer
(2 Tim. 2:1)
🔹 Separated Living – Not worldly
(Rom. 12:2)
🔹 Secured Reward – Eternal gain
(1 Cor. 3:14)

*CONCLUSION*

👉 There are only four stages:

Natural (Lost)
New (Saved but immature)
Carnal (Saved but fleshly)
Spiritual (Mature in Christ)

⚠️ *The tragedy:*

Many are saved…
But remain carnal
📖 “Grow in grace…” (2 Pet. 3:18 tells believers to keep growing in God's kindness and in the knowledge of Jesus)

*CALL TO ACTION*

💥 EXAMINE YOURSELF TODAY:

🔹 RECOGNIZE your condition
(2 Cor. 13:5)
🔹 RECEIVE the Gospel (if lost)
(1 Cor. 15:1–4)
🔹 RENEW your mind daily
(Rom. 12:2)
🔹 RIGHTLY DIVIDE the Word
(2 Tim. 2:15)
🔹 RELY on God’s grace
(2 Cor. 12:9)
🔹 RESPOND in obedience
(Col. 2:6)
🔹 REACH maturity in Christ
(Eph. 4:13)

*FINAL THOUGHTS*

🔥 Growth is:

Not automatic—but intentional
Not emotional—but doctrinal
Not instant—but progressive.

*The goal is not just:*

👉 To be saved
👉 But to be SPIRITUAL

*REMEMBER:*

1️⃣ Natural man – Needs salvation
2️⃣ New man – Needs growth
3️⃣ Carnal man – Needs correction
4️⃣ Spiritual man – Needs consistency

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