"The Gifts of Christ to the Church" - Part 2

“The Christian life is simply the process of becoming what you already are.”

“The Christian life is also leaning to experience what you have been given.”

I. Each Believer is Given Grace - (4:7)

Ephesians 2:8 NIV84

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—

Romans 12:6 NIV84

We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man’s gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith.

II. How Christ Won the Right to Give Gifts - (4:8-10)

A. What Jesus DID! - (v.8)

B. Paul’s EXPLANATION of What Jesus Did - (vv.9-10)

III. The Gifts of Christ to the Whole Church - (4:11)

A. Apostles & Prophets - (v.11a)

B. Evangelists & Pastor-Teachers - (v.11b)

Conclusion: (1 Thessalonians 5:12)