Growing In Christ: Seven Marks Of A Worthy Walk

Growing in Christ: Seven Marks of a Worthy Walk

Based on Colossians 1:9–20 (KJV)

Introduction

Paul’s prayer for the Colossians is for spiritual maturity—that believers would walk in a way that reflects the worth and glory of Christ (Colossians 1:10). This outline walks through seven marks of that worthy walk.

1. Being Fruitful in Our Good Works (v.10a)

- True Christian growth shows in action.

- John 15:8; Titus 3:8

2. Increasing Our Knowledge of God (v.10b)

- Growth comes from knowing God personally.

- Hosea 6:6; Philippians 3:10

3. Strengthened with All Might According to His Glorious Power (v.11a)

- We grow not by our power but by His.

- Ephesians 6:10; Isaiah 40:31

4. Patience and Longsuffering with Joyfulness (v.11b)

- Spiritual growth includes joyful endurance.

- James 1:2-4; Romans 12:12

5. Recognizing Christ as the Lord and Head of the Church (v.18)

- Christ is not part of the Church—He is the Head.

- Ephesians 1:22–23; Revelation 1:12–13

6. Believing Christ is Fully God the Son (vv.15, 19)

- Jesus is fully divine.

- John 1:1; Hebrews 1:3

7. Resting in Christ Our Reconciler Through the Cross (vv.20–22)

- Growth begins and continues through the cross.

- Romans 5:10; 2 Corinthians 5:18

Summary – The 7 Ways We Grow in Christ

# Way We Grow Scripture Spiritual Focus

1 Good Works Col. 1:10 Visible fruit

2 Knowledge of God Col. 1:10 Intimacy with God

3 Strengthened by His Power Col. 1:11 Spiritual endurance

4 Patience with Joy Col. 1:11 Godly attitude

5 Christ the Lord of the Church Col. 1:18 Submission to His rule

6 Christ Fully God Col. 1:15, 19 Right theology

7 Reconciled by His Blood Col. 1:20 Gospel-centered life

Final Challenge

Are you walking worthy of the Lord? These seven markers show a healthy, growing Christian life—and they all revolve around Jesus.

Colossians 2:6 – 'As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him.'