Ephesians 4:12-16

The Work and Result of Ministry

We all have a ministry to build the body of Christ.

[οἰκοδομή ŏikŏdŏmē - compund word ŏikŏs, oy´-kos (family,edifice) + dōma, do´-mah (roof) ]

The Goal

1. Unity in the Faith

2. Knowledge of God’s Son

The Purpose

Grow into Maturity

The standard is measured by Christ’s Fullness

What is Christ’s Fullness?

Ephesians 1:22-23

Christian Standard Bible Chapter 1

And he subjected everything under his feet, and appointed him as head over everything for the church, 23 which is his body, the fullness of the one who fills all things in every way.

No longer

Struggle with False Teaching

Or by people who are skilled in deceit

Christian Standard Bible Chapter 10

We demolish arguments 5 and every proud thing that is raised up against the knowledge of God, and we take every thought captive to obey Christ.

We will

Speak truth in love

Let us grow into Christ in every way - promoting growth

Build on another in love - (each doing our part)