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 "question": "What does Paul mean by “a mature man” in Ephesians 4?",
 "answer": "\"A mature man\" translates teleios, which can also be rendered \"complete.\" It means we have put all the pieces of the puzzle together—we have a clear understanding of the full scope of doctrine and have applied it to life. Because we have the unity of the faith and the experiential knowledge of the Person of Jesus Christ, we are mature. Like physical growth, this does not happen overnight; it is a gradual process.",
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  "What is the definition of mature man in Ephesians 4 based on the Greek word teleios?",
  "How does someone become a complete Christian and understand doctrine in their life?",
  "What are the signs of spiritual growth in a person's life according to the Bible?"
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 "derivation": "voice-rewritten",
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 "author": "Gene Cunningham",
 "book": "The Basics",
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  "ref": "The Basics, Unit 3, Lesson 3-4 - The Climb—Spiritual Growth (Review q5)",
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