“Striving for Unity” Ephesians 4:7-13. I. A Fair Measure of Grace (v.7-8)

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“Striving for Unity” Ephesians 4:7-13

I. A Fair Measure of Grace (v.7-8)

“Striving for Unity” Ephesians 4:7-13 I.A Fair Measure of Grace (v.7-8) Romans 12:6 We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man’s gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith.

“Striving for Unity” Ephesians 4:7-13 I.A Fair Measure of Grace (v.7-8) Romans 12:6 II Corinthians 2:14 But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of him.

“Striving for Unity” Ephesians 4:7-13 I.A Fair Measure of Grace (v.7-8) Romans 12:6 II Corinthians 2:14 Colossians 2:15 And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.

“Striving for Unity” Ephesians 4:7-13 II. A Theological Explanation (vv.9-10)

“Striving for Unity” Ephesians 4:7-13 II. A Theological Explanation (vv.9-10) I Peter 3:18-22 (reference only)

“Striving for Unity” Ephesians 4:7-13 II. A Theological Explanation (vv.9-10) I Peter 3:18-22 (reference only) John 1:51 He then added, “I tell you the truth, you shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.”

“Striving for Unity” Ephesians 4:7-13 II. A Theological Explanation (vv.9-10) I Peter 3:18-22 (reference only) John 1:51 John 3:13 No one has ever gone into heaven except the one who came from heaven — the Son of Man.

“Striving for Unity” Ephesians 4:7-13 II. A Theological Explanation (vv.9-10) I Peter 3:18-22 (reference only) John 1:51 John 3:13 John 6:51 I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live for ever. This bread is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.”

“Striving for Unity” Ephesians 4:7-13 III. The Purpose of Gifts (vv.11-13)

“Striving for Unity” Ephesians 4:7-13 III.The Purpose of Gifts (vv.11-13) Romans 16:7 Greet Andronicus and Junias, my relatives who have been in prison with me. They are outstanding among the apostles, and they were in Christ before I was.

“Striving for Unity” Ephesians 4:7-13 III.The Purpose of Gifts (vv.11-13) Romans 16:7 I Corinthians 14:31 For you can all prophesy in turn so that everyone may be instructed and encouraged.

“Striving for Unity” Ephesians 4:7-13 III.The Purpose of Gifts (vv.11-13) Romans 16:7 I Corinthians 14:31 Romans 1:14-17 (reference only)

“Striving for Unity” Ephesians 4:7-13 III.The Purpose of Gifts (vv.11-13) Romans 16:7 I Corinthians 14:31 Romans 1:14-17 (reference only) I Corinthians 14:26 What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a hymn, or a word of instruction, a revelation, a tongue or an interpretation. All of these must be done for the strengthening of the church.

“Striving for Unity” Ephesians 4:7-13 III.The Purpose of Gifts (vv.11-13) Romans 16:7 I Corinthians 14:31 Romans 1:14-17 (reference only) I Corinthians 14:26 Galatians 6:6 Anyone who receives instruction in the word must share all good things with his instructor.

“Striving for Unity” Ephesians 4:7-13 III.The Purpose of Gifts (vv.11-13) Romans 16:7 I Corinthians 14:31 Romans 1:14-17 (reference only) I Corinthians 14:26 Galatians 6:6 I Timothy 5:17 The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honour, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching.