Marks of Maturity: Biblical Characteristics of a Christian Leader
Study By: J. Hampton Keathley, III

In this 21 chapter work on Spiritual Maturity, Keathley (Dallas Theological Seminary) presents us with a couple of chapters on the nature of Maturity, and its Distinctives, and then 17 particular characteristics: An Example for Others to Imitate, Full of the Spirit and Wisdom, A Powerful and Productive Private Life, A Biblical Concept of Oneself, Single-Minded Devotion to God, Biblical Conviction, Moral Excellence, The Heart of a Servant, Surrender and Self-Sacrifice, Self-Control, The Pursuit of Excellence, Endurance or Perseverance and Patience, Having Courage and Being an Encourager, Faithfulness, A Team Player, Accountability, The Wisdom to Deal With Failure

CONTENTS

Introduction to Maturity
The Nature of Maturity as the Product of Spirituality
The Distinctives of Christian Maturity and Leadership
Mark #1: An Example for Others to Imitate
Mark #2: Full of the Spirit and Wisdom
Mark #3: A Powerful and Productive Private Life
Mark #4: A Biblical Concept of Oneself
Mark #5: Single-Minded Devotion to God
Mark #6: Biblical Conviction
Mark #7: Moral Excellence
Mark #8: The Heart of a Servant
Mark #9: Surrender and Self-Sacrifice
Mark #10: Self-Control
Mark #11: The Pursuit of Excellence
Mark #12: Endurance or Perseverance and Patience
Mark #13: Having Courage and Being an Encourager
Mark #14: Faithfulness
Mark #15: A Team Player
Mark #16: Accountability
Mark #17: The Wisdom to Deal With Failure
Conclusion to the Marks of Maturity
Marks of Maturity
Biblical Characteristics of a Christian Leader
by
J. Hampton Keathley III
[email protected]
Biblical Studies Press
1999
J. Hampton Keathley III, Th.M. is a 1966 graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary and a former pastor of 28 years. Hampton currently writes for the Biblical Studies Foundation and on occasion teaches New Testament Greek at Moody Bible Institute, Northwest Extension for External Studies in Spokane, Washington.

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Marks of Maturity

Contents
Introduction 1
The Nature of Maturity as the Product of Spirituality 4
The Distinctives of Christian Maturity and Leadership 6
Mark #1: An Example for Others to Imitate 9
Mark #2: Full of the Spirit and Wisdom 15
Mark #3: A Powerful and Productive Private Life 20
Mark #4: A Biblical Concept of Oneself 27
Mark #5: Single-Minded Devotion to God 39
Mark #6: Biblical Conviction 42
Mark #7: Moral Excellence 44
Mark #8: The Heart of a Servant 49
Mark #9: Surrender and Self-Sacrifice 60
Mark #10: Self-Control 64
Mark #11: The Pursuit of Excellence 83
Mark #12: Endurance or Perseverance and Patience 93
Mark #13: Having Courage and Being an Encourager 107
Mark #14: Faithfulness 123
Mark #15: A Team Player 143
Mark #16: Accountability 155
Mark #17: The Wisdom to Deal With Failure 163
Conclusion to the Marks of Maturity 167