The Keys to the Kingdom of Heaven: Principles for Spiritual Growth

By Jeffrey Dykema

The Keys to the Kingdom of Heaven by Jeffrey Dykema

Did you know that the keys to the kingdom of heaven are found in the Holy Bible? In The Keys to the Kingdom of Heaven, author Jeffrey Dykema identifies the seven keys to the kingdom of heaven and explains how having these keys is necessary to grow spiritually. Regardless of whether you are a Christian, a practitioner of another religion or someone who is curious about spiritual growth, this book will both inspire and challenge you to grow.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Apr 11, 2014
• ISBN: 9781490828985

Jeffrey Dykema

In 2007, Jeffrey Dykema was ordained as a preacher by World Christianship Ministries and founded the In Jesus´ Name International Church in the United States of America. In 2011, Jeffrey was ordained as a missionary by the Assembly of God Evangelical Church – Madureira Ministry in Brazil.

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Copyright © 2014 Jeffrey Dykema.

Textual Revision:

Maikelly Nabuco

Marcia Rodrigues

Mario Espíndola

Rodrigo Lima

Rubéns Lopes de Oliveira

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ISBN: 978-1-4908-2897-8 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4908-2898-5 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2014904148

WestBow Press rev. date: 04/10/2014

Contents

Chapter 1: The Kingdom of Heaven

Chapter 2: Peter and the Keys to the Kingdom of Heaven

Chapter 3: Virtue

Chapter 4: Knowledge

Chapter 5: Self-control

Chapter 6: Perseverance

Chapter 7: Godliness

Chapter 8: Brotherly Kindness

Chapter 9: Love

Chapter 10: Make the Effort

Acknowledgements

F irst and foremost, I thank God for giving me the idea to write this book. I also thank my colleagues, friends, family, and especially my wife, Tatiane, for supporting my ministry. Without you all, this work would not have been possible.

In Memory of

Pastor Francisco Araújo Barbosa

(1963 - 2012)

Foreword

I would like to congratulate you on taking the initiative to grow spiritually. The fact that you are