Ver. 3. _Growth in Grace._

+I. Evidences of growth.+--1. _Taking increasing pleasure in God's

Word._ 2. _A growing attachment to the doctrines of Christ._

3. _Increasing acquaintance with the mind of God._ 4. _In love one to

another for the truth's sake._

+II. Importance of growth.+--1. _Brings glory to God._ 2. _Influences

the ministry of the Word._ 3. _Not to grow, our religion declines and

becomes doubtful.--Sketches._