Marks of a True Christian (2) Building Up The Body Ephesians 4:8-16

Real or Fake? “Champ Internatinal”“Champ Internatinal” MoneyMoney Genuine RolexGenuine Rolex The Real DealThe Real Deal

Sitting in McDonald’s Won’t Make you a hamburger

Sitting in church won’t make you a Christian! You must take some action!!!!You must take some action!!!!

Two Approaches DoctrinalDoctrinal –First Principles –Church Practice PracticalPractical Genus SpecieGenus Specie

Overview of Ephesians Chapters 1-3 Doctrinal BaseChapters 1-3 Doctrinal Base Chapters 4-6 Practical ApplicationChapters 4-6 Practical Application Parallel PassagesParallel Passages –Colossians 3 –Romans 12 –1 Corinthians

Ephesians Lesson Series 4:1-7 Walk Worthy4:1-7 Walk Worthy 4:8-16 Building Up the Body4:8-16 Building Up the Body 4:17-5:20 Light Versus Darkness4:17-5:20 Light Versus Darkness 5:21-6:9 Relationships5:21-6:9 Relationships 6:10-18 The Christian Soldier6:10-18 The Christian Soldier

4:1 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 4:1 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received.

4:2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.

4:3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.

4:4 There is one body and one Spirit— just as you were called to one hope when you were called—

4:5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.

Live Worthy of Your Calling Uncle Sam Wants YouUncle Sam Wants You God: I love you and call you.God: I love you and call you. Developed in chapters 1-3Developed in chapters 1-3 The calling comes firstThe calling comes first Col 3:12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved,Col 3:12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved,

Live Worthy of Your Calling Philippians 1:27, “worthy of the gospel of Christ”;Philippians 1:27, “worthy of the gospel of Christ”; Colossians 1:10, “to lead a life worthy of the Lord”;Colossians 1:10, “to lead a life worthy of the Lord”; 1 Thessalonians 2:12, “to lead a life worthy of the God who calls”1 Thessalonians 2:12, “to lead a life worthy of the God who calls” Not mere moral advice—but based on the gospel.Not mere moral advice—but based on the gospel.

A Calling or Reputation Family reputationFamily reputation Alumni of a school.Alumni of a school. Member of a team.Member of a team.

Humble Lowliness of mind—in contrast to high-mindedness.Lowliness of mind—in contrast to high-mindedness. Weakness?Weakness? Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Matthew 23:12 For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.Matthew 23:12 For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.

Gentle Fruit of the SpiritFruit of the Spirit 2 Timothy 2:24 And the Lord’s servant must not quarrel; instead, he must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. 25 Those who oppose him he must gently instruct, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth2 Timothy 2:24 And the Lord’s servant must not quarrel; instead, he must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. 25 Those who oppose him he must gently instruct, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth

Patient “Long temper” as compared to “short temper”“Long temper” as compared to “short temper” 1 Thess 5:14 And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone1 Thess 5:14 And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone

Unity of the Spirit Vern’s License: “Peacbl”Vern’s License: “Peacbl” The “glue” or “bond”The “glue” or “bond” How hard do you try to get along with others?How hard do you try to get along with others?

The Body of Christ We are all part of the whole.We are all part of the whole.

The Body is a Metaphoric Concept It contains a wealth of information in one term.It contains a wealth of information in one term. “The Body” is a Key concept of the church“The Body” is a Key concept of the church

We are all to be body builders!

Ephesians 4:11 It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, 12 to prepare God’s people for works of service, Ephesians 4:11 It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, 12 to prepare God’s people for works of service,

Be Body Builders so that the body of Christ may be built up 13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.so that the body of Christ may be built up 13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.

Build up the Body

Everyone must work at body building.

The Body of Christ IndividualsIndividuals CongregationCongregation World WideWorld Wide

Gifts From Christ ApostlesApostles ProphetsProphets EvangelistsEvangelists PastorsPastors TeachersTeachers

So that the Body of Christ might be built upSo that the Body of Christ might be built up Until we all reach unityUntil we all reach unity –in the faith –And in the knowledge of the Son of God Become matureBecome mature –Attaining the whole measure of the fullness of Christ

What are You Doing to Build Up the Body of Christ?

What mundane things can you do to help individuals or the church?

What special talents do you have that you can offer?

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