1. The Gifted Community Working Together Ephesians 4:1-16 NASV - session six -

2. Ephesians 1:21 “…far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, not only in this age, but also in the one to come.”

3. Ephesians 3:10 “…in order that the manifold wisdom of God might now be make known through the church to the rulers and the authorities in the heavenly places.”

4. 1.Unity The Foundation for Kingdom Service (1-6) The seven-fold cord of unity. One body One spirit One hope of your calling

5. 1.Unity The Foundation for Kingdom Service (1-6) One Lord One faith One baptism One God and Father of all

6. How does the King empower His Church? He gifts us and, in turn, gives us to the church. You are the King’s gift to the church! 2. The Exalted King Gifts His Church (7-11)

7. Gifted leaders enable gifted members to discover and develop their gifts. We are bound to Christ and our fellow- members by our giftedness. 3. Gifted Leaders to Equip Gifted Members (11-12)

8. 4. The Results of Teamwork (12-16) The body will be built up! –Until we attain unity of faith and knowledge of the Son. –Maturity - - measured by the fullness of Christ. –Doctrinal stability. –Growth to our Head.

9. Ephesians 4:16 “from whom the whole body, being fitted and held together by that which every joint supplies, according to the proper working of each individual part, causes the growth of the body for the building up of itself in love.”

10. We are the joints and ligaments through which God manifests His supernatural activity on earth.