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The concept of "progressed" in the biblical context often relates to the idea of spiritual growth, maturity, and advancement in one's faith journey. While the term "progressed" itself may not be explicitly used in the Berean Standard Bible, the underlying principles of growth and advancement are evident throughout Scripture.

Spiritual Growth and Maturity

The Bible frequently emphasizes the importance of growing in faith and maturing in one's spiritual life. In Ephesians 4:15, the Apostle Paul encourages believers to "speak the truth in love," so that "we will in all things grow up into Christ Himself, who is the head." This passage highlights the process of spiritual progression, where believers are called to develop in their understanding and embodiment of Christ-like qualities.

Similarly, in 2 Peter 3:18, Peter exhorts Christians to "grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ." This growth is not merely intellectual but involves a deepening relationship with Christ, resulting in a more profound expression of His character in the believer's life.

Sanctification and Holiness

Progression in the Christian life is closely tied to the process of sanctification, where believers are gradually transformed into the likeness of Christ. In Philippians 3:12-14, Paul describes his own journey of faith, stating, "Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been perfected, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me." This pressing on signifies a continual effort to progress in holiness and spiritual maturity.

The writer of Hebrews also addresses the need for progression in the faith, urging believers to move beyond elementary teachings and "go on to maturity" (Hebrews 6:1). This call to maturity involves a deeper understanding of God's Word and a more profound commitment to living out its truths.

The Role of the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in the believer's progression. In Galatians 5:16-25, Paul contrasts the works of the flesh with the fruit of the Spirit, urging believers to "walk by the Spirit" so that they may not gratify the desires of the flesh. The fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control—are markers of spiritual progression and maturity.

Challenges and Perseverance

Progression in the Christian life is not without challenges. James 1:2-4 speaks to the trials believers face, stating, "Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." Here, trials are seen as opportunities for growth, contributing to the believer's progression toward spiritual maturity.

Community and Accountability

The New Testament also emphasizes the role of the Christian community in facilitating spiritual progression. In Hebrews 10:24-25, believers are encouraged to "consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds" and to "not neglect meeting together." The community of faith provides support, encouragement, and accountability, all of which are essential for individual and collective spiritual growth.

In summary, the concept of "progressed" in the biblical sense encompasses the ongoing journey of spiritual growth, sanctification, and maturity, facilitated by the Holy Spirit, nurtured through community, and often refined through trials. This progression is a central aspect of the Christian life, as believers strive to become more like Christ in thought, word, and deed.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
(imp. & p. p.) of Progress.
Strong's Hebrew
5927. alah -- to go up, ascend, climb
... 1), mating (2), mount (9), mounted (2), offer (29), offered (34), offering (10),
offers (3), ornamented* (1), overgrown (1), placed (1), progressed (1), prompts ...
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Library

Chapter iv
... CHAPTER IV. The Early Development of the Sinful Human Race The book of Genesis has
thus far progressed in a very natural and logical sequence of thought. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/leupold/exposition of genesis volume 1/chapter iv.htm

Through the Red Sea
... the east. The radiance progressed step by step. Wet rocks ... the multitude.
So they hasted and progressed only inch by inch. After the ...
//christianbookshelf.org/miller/the yoke/chapter xlv through the red.htm

Recapitulation of Theologies and Cosmogonies; System of the ...
... But the kindred number is 4 and 8. These, however, taking from the monad of the
numbers [285] an idea of virtue, progressed up to the four elements; (I allude ...
/.../chapter xliii recapitulation of theologies and.htm

Perseverance of Saints.
... However far he may have progressed in the way of life, he sees, when he thoroughly
knows the truth, that he has progressed not a step, except as he has been ...
/.../finney/systematic theology/lecture l perseverance of saints.htm

The Lively Stones. Rev. W. Morley Punshon.
... the successive ages of the world's history, will not fail to discover that each
generation of men has in some important particulars progressed upon its ...
/.../king/the wesleyan methodist pulpit in malvern/the lively stones rev w.htm

Preface
... that he was more. Their knowledge of him progressed in the natural way from
the human to the divine. The gospels, particularly the ...
//christianbookshelf.org/rhees/the life of jesus of nazareth/preface.htm

Shall we Abandon Our Religion?
... truth is shining. Yes! Man has progressed. "Science and religion both stand
true to their God." Man alone deviates. How often do ...
/.../shall we abandon our religion.htm

The Sunday Christian.
... Every Sunday he progressed a certain way towards heaven, and then stood still for
a week, in order that he might take proper care of the dollars and cents. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/arthur/words for the wise/the sunday christian.htm

Doctrine of Non-Resistance to Evil by Force must Inevitably be ...
... Though the Failure of the First Method was Recognized since the Early Days of
Christianity, it was Still Proposed, and only as Mankind has Progressed it has ...
/.../the kingdom of god is within you/chapter viii doctrine of non-resistance.htm

Appendix iv the Scotch Service-Book
... It was arranged that the work, as it progressed, should be submitted for
the approval of Archbishop Laud and Bishops Juxon and Wren. ...
/.../studies in the book of common prayer/appendix iv the scotch service-book.htm

Thesaurus
Progressed (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Progress. Multi-Version Concordance
Progressed (1 Occurrence). 2 Chronicles 24:13 And those ...
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Progress (9 Occurrences)

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Nest (22 Occurrences)
... When the young have progressed until their quickening is perceptible through the
thin shells pressed against the breast of the mother, she develops a boldness ...
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Prohibit (1 Occurrence)

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Illyricum (1 Occurrence)
... The land was rugged and mountainous, and civilization progressed but slowly; the
Romans, however, organized 5 Roman colonies within the province and a ...
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Joel (22 Occurrences)
... Up to this point there has been an observable sequence and connection, so that,
while the prophet has steadily progressed upward, we can look down from the ...
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City
... Crafts and trades, unknown to the early Jews, were at first monopolized by foreigners
who, as a matter of course, were elbowed out as time progressed. ...
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Resources
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