God’s new community – Eph.4:1-16 The Church – the display of God’s wisdom – Eph 3:10,11 1. A united community – 4:2-6 a. God has made us one – v.4-6 b.

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God’s new community – Eph.4:1-16 The Church – the display of God’s wisdom – Eph 3:10,11 1. A united community – 4:2-6 a. God has made us one – v.4-6 b. We must guard our unity – v.3 c. The atmosphere of love – v.2; John 13:35 G.H.F.W.M.Y. people

2. A diverse community – 4:7-12 Dependent on God’s grace – Eph 2:8,9; 4:7 a. The victorious Christ gives gifts – v.7-10 He sends the Spirit with service gifts – Acts2:33 - Gifts of the Spirit – 1 Cor Gifts of the Father – Rom.12

b. The gifts are diverse – v.11 At least 20+ gifts are mentioned in the N.T. The Church should always be: GOING – cross boundaries with the Gospel HEARING – listening to God’s voice TELLING – proclaiming the Gospel CARING – meeting needs of people KNOWING – the truth of the Bible/Gospel

c. The gifts are to serve others – v.12 EVERY Christian is called to be a minister:- 1. Some have roles within the Church to help equip others – v All are equipped by God – 1Cor.12:7,11; Eph.4:7,16; 1Pet.4:10,11

3. A growing community – v The well-being of our soul:- a. Am I growing more easily discouraged? b. Am I growing more easily irritated? Well-being of the Church a. Are we growing in our love for each other? – v.13,15,16 1Thess.3:12; 4:9,10 b. Are we growing in our grasp of the truth? – v.13,14,15 John 1:14 – Grace & Truth

4. God’s great call – 4:1 - How committed are you to the family at Argyle? - How passionate are you about guarding the unity? - Are there members you don’t love? - What gifts has God given you? - How are you using that/those gifts? - Are you growing in the knowledge of Christ?