Ephesians 4:16 / Sōma

Introduction

Read together Ephesians 4:11-16

Christ

It all starts with Christ

He is the head of the church (see verse 15)

“from whom”

(from) preposition

Not only is Christ the head of the church.

Christ is our source.

Next is very important!!!

“the whole body”

whole body, every joint, each part

Tells us this message is about inclusion.

healthy - weak

new - seasoned

out front - serve anonymously

mountain - valley

THIS MESSAGE INCLUDES YOU!!!!

This is pointing to our relationship with Christ.

HE is our head

He is our source

We are His body.

Christianity 101

fundamental doctrine of the church.

(next section of the verse)

“joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped,”

When each part is working properly

makes the body grow

So that

It builds itself up in love