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 followed immediately after the gaoler and his family had accepted Christ as their Saviour?
On what basis is there no possibility of justification for the sinner?
What was the result of the Jews' not accepting Christ?
Why is the carnal mind enmity against God?
What does Malachi say of those that fear the Lord?
How will the righteous ever afterward appear?
Where is this everlasting or eternal life?

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