Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16
Gifts to Grow
Gift of Grace
Holy Spirit
1 Cor 12:7; Psalm 68:18; Matt 27:52-53; John 16:
Early Church
Apostles
Prophets
Church Age – Bible Completed
Evangelists – euangelion “Good News”
Shepherds – Acts 20:28-29; Jer 3:15
Teachers – Matt 28:18-20
Equipped to Grow
Saints equipped for work of ministry
Training and needed providing tools
Speak the truth in love
Growing Firm
Unity of Faith
Knowledge of the Son – Phil 3:7-8; Jn 17:3; Jn 14; Jer 9:23-24
Mature Manhood – spiritual maturity
The Result: A strong church that makes disciples, baptizes them, teaches them to grow to be like Christ, and the process keeps repeating.
Take Aways
Are you part of the family of God?
Are you part of the church family of believers?
Are you growing in maturity?
Are you serving in the church and sharing your spiritual gifts?
