As we continue through Ephesians, Paul moves smoothly from our unity as one, to our individual giftedness, then back together as fundamental connection in the church. He casts a vision for true Christian maturity through life together in church.

Scripture Reference

Ephesians 4? 7-16

Complementary Reading: Micah 6: 1-8

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Sermon Notes

Jesus Gives Gifts So We’ll Each Become Mature in Him

• We’re Gifted by Christ…
  • There is individuality in our unity – individual gifts as Christ decides
  • Part of that gifting is the leadership of the church
• We’re Gifted by Christ to Grow into Mature, Solid Faith
  • All must grow into maturity – two dimensions: right belief, right practice
  • Mature in Christian belief – know what we know, steady in faith
  • Mature in Christian practice – mature and Christlike
• We’re Gifted by Christ to Grow Fully into Christ
  • We’re to grow up in every way into Christ
  • The goal: healthy, life-giving growth, building up the church in love