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Christian Character produces Christian Unity.
Gentleness
Patience
Love
We have a Singular, One and Only, Unifying Faith
One Spirit - One Hope - One Lord - One faith - One Baptism - One God and Father -
“of all who is overall and through all and in all.”
Jesus Christ has given us the gifts we need by his grace.
What Gifts did Jesus give us?
Apostles - most importantly, writing the Scriptures
Prophets - proclaiming the Word of God
Evangelists - Preaching the Good News
Shepherds/Pastors - Caring for and feeding the flock
Teachers - rightly handling the Word of God.
What is the result of the work of the church leaders?
Our calling to Maturity In verse 4:13-14, we see a list of benchmarks to maturity . . .
1. Unity of the Faith -
2. Knowledge of the Son of God - no sermon should be without Christ.
3. To Mature Manhood
4. To Become like Jesus. This is our calling as believers. “To the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.”
5. No Longer Be Children - unsteady and easily led astray - EXERCISE WISDOM
Wind of Doctrine, Human Cunning, Craftiness in deceitful schemes
By First Baptist Lenoir City5
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Christian Character produces Christian Unity.
Gentleness
Patience
Love
We have a Singular, One and Only, Unifying Faith
One Spirit - One Hope - One Lord - One faith - One Baptism - One God and Father -
“of all who is overall and through all and in all.”
Jesus Christ has given us the gifts we need by his grace.
What Gifts did Jesus give us?
Apostles - most importantly, writing the Scriptures
Prophets - proclaiming the Word of God
Evangelists - Preaching the Good News
Shepherds/Pastors - Caring for and feeding the flock
Teachers - rightly handling the Word of God.
What is the result of the work of the church leaders?
Our calling to Maturity In verse 4:13-14, we see a list of benchmarks to maturity . . .
1. Unity of the Faith -
2. Knowledge of the Son of God - no sermon should be without Christ.
3. To Mature Manhood
4. To Become like Jesus. This is our calling as believers. “To the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.”
5. No Longer Be Children - unsteady and easily led astray - EXERCISE WISDOM
Wind of Doctrine, Human Cunning, Craftiness in deceitful schemes