New Kingdom Gifts

Gifts of Grace

Gifts are for every Christian v. 7a

Gifts are apportioned by Christ v.7b

Gifts are a result of His victory v. 8,9

ascension/decsension

Ps. 68 - Paul likens God taking possession of Mt Sinai as His dwelling likened to Christ claiming the earth as His and leaving His Spirit behind with His people to represent His Kingdom until He returns...

Gifts are for Filling all things v. 10b

- Church might reach its potential/calling

Gifts for Growth

Growth Agents v.11

Apostles, prophets evangelists, shepherds teachers

Growth Purpose v. 12

equip

For ministry

build up

Bigger, stronger

Growth Goals v. 13-16

Unity

in faith

in knowledge

Maturity

Manhood

Fullness of Christ

Steadfast

Speak Truth in Love

Instruments of the Mind of Christ