1. “Striving for Unity” Ephesians 4:7-13

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

3. “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.

4. “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.

5. “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.

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

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

8. “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.”

9. “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.

10. “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.”

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

12. “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.

13. “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.

14. “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)

15. “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.

16. “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.

17. “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.