You can become the person God created you to be and become more effective than you ever imagined if you will begin transforming your mind. While Becoming Perfect. I, too, am a believer in the New Covenant, not the New Free Ride. I like how you pointed out that different levels of responsibilities are associated with different levels of maturity, even in earthly families. That is a great analogy.
Faith is an action word.
It is not resigned. It is refreshing to know that there are others who understand that as well. The personal study questions are excellent and achieve a deep study of the materials presented. Some are applicable to children when explaining biblical questions. I like the use of scripture throughout the text and the Greek word definitions that give greater meaning to the biblical references.