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.
 


When purged from these sins, in what condition is a man, and for what is he prepared?
What reward in this life is promised the faithful mother?
Who did He say would enter the kingdom of heaven?
What saying will then be brought to pass?
What did David say with reference to his being afflicted?
In whom are we complete?
In the new earth, what will he no more?

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