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“causes the growth of the body” Ephesians 4:16 Christ Gifts Of Grace Lesson 3 by Lowell Sallee

“causes the growth of the body” Ephesians 4:16 Christ’s gift of grace given to “each one of us” (4:7)Christ’s gift of grace given to “each one of us” (4:7) “He gave gifts to men” (4:8b)“He gave gifts to men” (4:8b) (4:11) Notice what gifts Christ gave to men.(4:11) Notice what gifts Christ gave to men.

“causes the growth of the body” Ephesians 4:16 Christ gave some to be (4:11):Christ gave some to be (4:11): apostlesapostles - eye-witnesses of resurrection (Ax.1:15) - foundation of church (2:20) - their work or function temporary

“causes the growth of the body” Ephesians 4:16 Christ gave some to be (4:11):Christ gave some to be (4:11): prophetsprophets - inspired men revealed Word (3:5) - foundation of church (2:20) - temporary (I Cor. 13:8)

“causes the growth of the body” Ephesians 4:16 Christ gave some to be (4:11):Christ gave some to be (4:11): evangelistsevangelists - “bearers of good news” (3:5) - Philip (Ax. 21:8) - Timothy (2 Tim. 4:5) - not the foundation, but build upon it (I Cor. 3:10f) - their work continues today - need more evangelists!!!!

“causes the growth of the body” Ephesians 4:16 Christ gave some to be (4:11):Christ gave some to be (4:11): pastors and teacherspastors and teachers - “some” used once for both - 2 terms refer to same function - shepherds are teachers and leaders (I Tim. 3:2, 4-5) - their work continues today - need more pastors!!!!!

“causes the growth of the body” Ephesians 4:16 Christ gave some “for” (4:12):Christ gave some “for” (4:12): “the equipping of the saints”“the equipping of the saints” “for the work of service”“for the work of service” “to the building up of the body of Christ”“to the building up of the body of Christ” Why?Why?

“causes the growth of the body” Ephesians 4:16 “until we all attain to the unity of the faith” (4:13)“until we all attain to the unity of the faith” (4:13) Our goal as a church is to help each and every member “attain”Our goal as a church is to help each and every member “attain” Unity is not just some unattainable goal (4:1-6; Psa.133:1; Jn.17:23; Col.3:14)Unity is not just some unattainable goal (4:1-6; Psa.133:1; Jn.17:23; Col.3:14)

“causes the growth of the body” Ephesians 4:16 “and the knowledge of the Son of God” (4:13)“and the knowledge of the Son of God” (4:13) Who Jesus is (John 8:24; 20:30-31)Who Jesus is (John 8:24; 20:30-31) What Jesus wants us to do (John 8:31-32)What Jesus wants us to do (John 8:31-32) To grow we must read and study daily (John 12:48)To grow we must read and study daily (John 12:48)

“causes the growth of the body” Ephesians 4:16 “to a mature man…the stature…fullness of Christ” (4:13)“to a mature man…the stature…fullness of Christ” (4:13) We are not yet what we ought to be until we are like Jesus (I Peter 2:21)We are not yet what we ought to be until we are like Jesus (I Peter 2:21) We all start off as babes in Christ (I Pet.2:2)We all start off as babes in Christ (I Pet.2:2) Our goal is to be full-grown like ChristOur goal is to be full-grown like Christ

“causes the growth of the body” Ephesians 4:16 God wants each Christian to grow spiritually (I Peter 2:1-2; 2 Peter 3:18).God wants each Christian to grow spiritually (I Peter 2:1-2; 2 Peter 3:18). When each member of the body grows spiritually “causes the growth of the body” (Ephesians 4:16)When each member of the body grows spiritually “causes the growth of the body” (Ephesians 4:16)