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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.12-14
- 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.11
2. All are equipped by God – 1Cor.12:7,11; Eph.4:7,16; 1Pet.4:10,11
3. A growing community – v.13-16The well-being of our soul:-a. Am I growing more easily discouraged?b. Am I growing more easily irritated?Well-being of the Churcha. Are we growing in our love for each other? –
v.13,15,16 1Thess.3:12; 4:9,10b. 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?