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.

5. What further statement of Christ seems to lay the responsibility for the origin of sin upon Satan and his angels?
31. What scripture shows that the righteousness which is received by grace through faith must not be made an excuse for continuing in sin?
What were these gifts that Christ gave to men?
Where is the law of God written under the new covenant?
Still bent on persecution, how does Satan manifest his enmity against the remnant church?
3. According to the prophecy, how long was the power represented by the little horn, or papal Rome, to persecute the saints?
Why, after the fall, was man shut away from the tree of life?

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