Why does Christ desire this growth in His followers?

Answer

That He might present it to Himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but
that it should be holy and without blemish." Eph. 5: 27.

Upon what evidence did Jesus base His Messiahship?
What precedes the manifestation of sin ?
In what condition are all men?
How does the death of Christ bear testimony to this?
What does Christ declare Himself to be?
What is said of those embraced in the first resurrection?
How did Job treat the poor?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle