What does the Bible say about growing in knowledge?
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The Bible teaches that believers should grow in the true knowledge of God through his Word, so that their minds, loves, and lives are increasingly shaped by Christ. We grow in grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ as Scripture teaches, corrects, trains, and equips us for every good work (2 Peter 3:18; 2 Timothy 3:16-17). This growth is not mere accumulation of facts, but discernment joined to love, obedience, and spiritual maturity (Philippians 1:9; Hebrews 5:11-14). The fear of the Lord is its beginning (Proverbs 1:7), and God renews us by transforming our minds (Romans 12:2). Therefore Christians should diligently study Scripture, receive its pure nourishment, and speak the truth in love (2 Timothy 2:15; 1 Peter 2:2; Ephesians 4:15).
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- 2 Peter 3:18
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.
- Philippians 1:9
This I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and all discernment;
- 1 Peter 2:2
as newborn babes, long for the pure milk of the Word, that you may grow thereby,
- 2 Timothy 2:15
Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn't need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.
- 2 Timothy 3:16-17
[16] Every writing inspired by God is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction which is in righteousness, [17] that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.
- Hebrews 5:11-14
[11] About him we have many words to say, and hard to interpret, seeing you have become dull of hearing. [12] For when by reason of the time you ought to be teachers, you again need to have someone teach you the rudiments of the first principles of the oracles of God. You have come to need milk, and not solid food. [13] For everyone who lives on milk is not experienced in the word of righteousness, for he is a baby. [14] But solid food is for those who are full grown, who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern good and evil.
- Romans 12:2
Don't be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.
- Proverbs 1:7
The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; But the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
- Ephesians 4:15
but speaking truth in love, we may grow up in all things into him, who is the head, Christ;
- Colossians 1:9
For this cause, we also, since the day we heard this, don't cease praying and making requests for you, that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,
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