1. Putting On The New Man: Ephesians 4-5 Gifts of Grace

2. “But to each one of us grace was given…”

3. “He gave gifts”

4. “But to each one of us grace was given…” “He gave gifts” “grace was given”

5. “But to each one of us grace was given…” “He gave gifts” “grace was given” “to each one of us”

6. “But to each one of us grace was given…” “He gave gifts” “grace was given” “to each one of us” “that He might fill all things”

7. “But to each one of us grace was given…” The “gifts” are not referring to specific abilities, but to actual people.

8. “But to each one of us grace was given…” The “gifts” are not referring to specific abilities, but to actual people. “And He gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry…” (Eph. 4:11-12, ESV).

9. “But to each one of us grace was given…” The “gifts” are not referring to specific abilities, but to actual people. “And He gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry…” (Eph. 4:11-12, ESV).

10. Goals of the Gifts

11. Short-term: –Equipping saints for work of service –Building up the body of Christ

12. Goals of the Gifts Short-term: –Equipping saints for work of service –Building up the body of Christ Long-term: –Unity of the faith & the knowledge of Christ –Maturity measured by the stature of Christ

13. Goals of the Gifts Short-term: –Equipping saints for work of service –Building up the body of Christ Long-term: –Unity of the faith & the knowledge of Christ –Maturity measured by the stature of Christ Marks of progress: –No longer children tossed by deceit –Speaking the truth in love

14. Goals of the Gifts “we are to grow up in all aspects”

15. Goals of the Gifts “we are to grow up in all aspects” Growth:

16. Goals of the Gifts “we are to grow up in all aspects” Growth: –is not accidental.

17. Goals of the Gifts “we are to grow up in all aspects” Growth: –is not accidental. –is not by proxy.

18. Goals of the Gifts “we are to grow up in all aspects” Growth: –is not accidental. –is not by proxy. –isn’t as simple as filling a building.

19. Goals of the Gifts “we are to grow up in all aspects” Growth: –is not accidental. –is not by proxy. –isn’t as simple as filling a building. –requires every part doing its share.