Spirituality assumes spiritual life. A person receives spiritual life through the regenerating work of God the Holy Spirit at the moment he believes in Jesus as Savior (John 
Steven R. Cook, D.Min., M.Div.

-8; Tit. 3:5; 1 Pet. 1:3). Maturity, however, assumes spiritual growth. All Christians begin as spiritual infants (1 Cor. 3:1-2; 1 Pet. 2:2). This is normal. Remaining immature is not. God expects His children to grow toward maturity through the ministry of the Holy Spirit as they consistently learn and live His word (John 16:13; Gal. 5:16; Eph. 5:18; Col. 3:16). Study notes here: https://thinkingonscripture.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/The-Marks-of-Spiritual-Maturity.pdf

The Spiritual Life #96 - Effective Prayer As A Conditional Blessing

Dr. Steven R. Cook is the founder of Thinking on Scripture, a platform that has attracted over one million visitors. Steven is a Christian educator who has taught undergraduate theology at Tyndale Theological Seminary and recently joined the faculty of Chafer Theological Seminary. He is a Protestant, traditional dispensationalist, and a traditional Free Grace Bible teacher. His studies in the original languages of Scripture, ancient history, and systematic theology have been the foundation for his teaching and writing ministry. Steven has written several Christian books, dozens of articles on Christian theology, and recorded more than fifteen hundred hours of audio and video messages. He hosts a weekly Bible study at his home in Arlington, Texas, where he records most of the Bible lessons for his podcast and YouTube channel. Steven’s ministry activity is freelance and entirely voluntary, and he appreciates donations to help with ministry expenses. Since 2004, he has served as a full-time Case Manager with a local nonprofit agency dedicated to assisting poor, elderly, and disabled members of the community.  