A Walk through Ephesus:
The Mysteries of Peace and Unity
Ephesians 4:1-7; 11-16
- Okay, you say that Jesus is your Savior, how should you live? (vs. 1-3)
- Guess what, He is not just your Savior, His gift is available to everyone! (vs. 4-6)
- If GRACE is given to us, we must share it! (vs. 7)
- This is HOW we SHARE JESUS! (vs. 11-12a)
- How do you build up a church? (12b-13)
- Terms that need discussed:
- Body of Christ- a group of Jesus followers
- All- everyone
- Mature- Jesus is the Subject in all areas of faith and knowledge. This brings unity.
- Terms that need discussed:
Body of Christ, All, and Mature…. BAM! You have a Church!
- If you use BAM, then you will no longer:
- Be childish, pout, throw a tantrum when you do not get your way.
- Listen to ignorant teachings or focus on one style of revelation. (vs. 14)
- But if you use BAM:
- We speak truth when we love (AGAPE).
- We let God be God. (vs. 15)
- We allow God to be the builder. (vs. 16a)
- However, you cannot neglect to do your part! (vs. 16b)