Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Letters We Cannot Skip: Why Paul’s Words Are Vital to Every Christian’s Growth

Growth That Lasts

Spiritual growth is not accidental. It is intentional. And if we want to grow in ways that are healthy, lasting, and Spirit-led—we cannot ignore Paul’s letters. His words are not just historical—they are formational. They are for churches, yes. But they are also for you.

If you want to be stretched, strengthened, and steadied in your faith, Paul’s letters are essential.

 

Paul’s Letters Still Speak with Power Today

They may have been written centuries ago, but the issues Paul addressed then still speak to our hearts now.

  • Struggling with identity? Paul reminds you who you are in Christ.
  • Wrestling with sin or shame? Paul declares your freedom through grace.
  • Leading others? Paul gives wisdom for leadership grounded in humility and love.
  • Feeling disconnected from the Church? Paul shows you how every part of the body matters.
  • Waiting on God? Paul points to hope that endures.
  • Facing pressure or pain? Paul lived it—and taught us how to walk through it with joy.

There is no part of your life that Paul’s writings cannot reach.

 

They Teach, Transform, and Train

Paul’s letters are not just lessons to learn. They are tools to live by.

He teaches us how to:

Each lesson is more than information—it is an invitation to transformation.

 

Spiritual Growth Needs Spiritual Anchors

We are all being formed by something—culture, pain, pressure, or performance. Paul’s letters ground us in what is eternal. They bring us back to the gospel again and again, reminding us that our growth is not based on what we achieve but on who we abide in.

Paul does not just give you ideas.

He gives you anchors—truths that hold you steady when life tries to shake your faith.

 

Read Them. Revisit Them. Let Them Work in You.

You do not outgrow Paul’s letters. You grow deeper into them.

So keep reading. Keep learning. Keep letting the Holy Spirit use his words to build your faith.

They are not just letters.

They are vital.

They are still speaking.

And they are still shaping believers who want to grow strong.