The Spiritual Life #88 - Spiritual Growth and Maturity Part 2
About this episode
This episode discusses the importance of understanding the distinction between positional and experiential truth in the spiritual life of a believer.
The spiritual life cannot be fully understood or lived until the believer grasps the distinction between positional truth and experiential truth. Learning God’s Word is always the starting point for the Christian way of life (1 Pet 2:2; 2 Tim 3:16–17). Until the believer orients to what God has already accomplished at initial salvation, he cannot discern what God now expects in fellowship (Rom 6:3–11). Confusion or neglect of Scripture inevitably drives the Christian into legalism, emotionalism, ritualism, activism, or frustration (Col 2:8, 20–23; Gal 3:1–3). Bible doctrine learned and applied provides the foundation for executing the spiritual life (Rom 12:2; Jam 1:22). God’s riches for the believer include both positional and experiential blessings, and the former establishes the ground on which the latter are enjoyed (Eph 1:3; Col 2:6–7). Full study notes here: https://thinkingonscripture.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/10-The-Believers-Riches-in-Christ.pdf & https://thinkingonscripture.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Spiritual-Growth-and-Maturity.pdf Steven R. Cook, D.Min., M.Div.
More episodes of Thinking on Scripture with Dr. Steven R. Cook
- The Spiritual Life #87 - Spiritual Growth and Maturity Part 1
- The Spiritual Life #86 - Experiential Knowledge of God
- The Spiritual Life #85 - Filling of the Holy Spirit
- The Spiritual Life #84 - Fellowship with God
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