It is God's desire for every believer to grow in Grace and Knowledge of His Son Jesus Christ, and to become a mature believer. God has given us the means to fulfill this objective, by giving us the completed canon of Scripture, the Bible, and the permanent indwelling of God the Holy Spirit (John 14:16) However, the power of the Holy Spirit residing in each believer is potential - depending on whether or not the believer is filled with the Holy Spirit.