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.

What accompanies repentance?
For what work was this baptism to prepare them?
How early were the Scriptures taught to Timothy?
In what condition was the world before the Flood?
Where was the law of God written under the old covenant?
What were to be the signs on earth of Christ's coming?
What courage and strength, therefore, should come to us even in the hour of affliction?

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