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EPHESIANS 4:1-16, PART 3 – GROW. We look first at the head; we form our opinion of the whole from the character of the head. Scripture: Ephesians 4:4–16. I. It is one in relation. 1. II. Heavenly Father, thank You that I am part of Christ's body and thank You that we are united together in Him. I said this part of Ephesians was practical - but you … Each is dependent upon the other. As a body, the Church of Christ is visible. No member of this Body must do anything that Jesus would not have done when He was on the earth. Click here to stream or download the sermon audio. Just as a man is strong in the faculty which he most exercises, so the member who is strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus becomes individually efficient according to the operation of that grace. THERE IS AN INDIVIDUAL ACTION OF EACH MEMBER, "According to the effectual working in the measure of every part." — what a comfort! Today, after so many centuries, Jesus looks abroad through a hundred millions of compassionate eyes upon the children of men scattered abroad as sheep having no shepherd. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy … faith. John Piper Oct 18, 1992 44 Shares Sermon. What a thought! From Him it receives its symmetrical proportion and harmony. He is the Vine and we are individual branches - and He it is Who causes each member of His body to grow in grace, and build itself up in love and respect for one another. Thank You that we are all one in Him and are being fitted and held together, as we live and work according to Your plans and purposes. Ephesians 4:16, NASB: "from whom the whole body, being fitted and held together by what every joint supplies, according to the proper working of each individual part, causes the growth of the body for the building up of itself in love." From Him it receives its oneness. Paul explains.. that the purpose of God's gifts and graces, is that they are to benefit the whole Body of Christ. THE RESULT OF GROWTH. He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. 2. THE ELEMENT OR SPHERE IN WHICH THE GROWTH OF THE BODY IS EFFECTED. ALL members of the body are equally beloved of the Lord and all are accepted in the Beloved.. by grace through faith in Christ's finished work, at Calvary. As the Church is a spiritual body, so the characteristics of the natural body are found in it. It is one in likeness. Scripture: Ephesians 4:7–16. In a vine, however large, the same life is in every leaf and every branch, every tendril and every grape. Scripture: Ephesians 4:7–16. from whom the whole body, being fitted and held together by what every joint supplies, according to the proper working of each individual part, causes the growth of the body for the building up of itself in love. Extremes are intended to meet, and do meet, in harmony here. The symmetry of the Church is the harmony of all its parts with themselves, with the Divine economy of the universe, and with itself, in all times and places. The body has relations and duties to things besides itself. I. Learn more. And the Church is the hands of Jesus. There are some powers given for its protection, there are others for its growth and vigour; there are others for its comfort and happiness, and others, again, intended for its beauty and attraction. And so is it in this figure before us: "from whom the whole body," in its parts "fitly joined together, and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part.". The whole round world has been laid under contribution to make up the body in which you live, move, and have your being. We have approached it piece by piece. 1. He is the causal source from which all life and power is derived. Its Head is the Lord himself. To have a perfect body, all these must do their own work, and cooperate for a common end; and to have a healthy and happy Church, all its functions must be active in doing their own work, and united together for one holy and high end. One Last Look! As a body the Church possesses VISIBILITY. All the works of this world depend upon the fitness of the members of the human body to do them; so that if these were to fail, all would stop. It runs down through time and eternity; it pervades the universe of rational and responsible existence. This is a letter to people who've already received the gift. No member can dismiss another as useless; none is so great as not to be indebted to the least. This gives the Church, through all times and places, unity of purpose and character. They suppose that Christ is a purely historic Christ, while in fact He is a contemporary Christ. (1) It is needful that these organs should be in their proper position. (5) The body must have elasticity, to act with ease, comfort, and effect. Heavenly Father, thank You that I am part of Christ's body and thank You that we are united together in Him. Such is the vast importance of the members of this small body, that all in life and society depend upon their order and efficiency. Increase in love is one towards ourselves stud the object or objects of our desire and delight at the same time. Harmony of what is said, Ephesians 4:15, for all individuals, with the objective relation of Christ to the whole as the organism growing by way of unity out of Christ. In this second section of the epistle to the Ephesians which begins with chapter 4 Paul begins to discuss the walk of KJV NKJV NLT NIV ESV CSB NASB ... Luke 4:16-21 (Dr. J. Vernon McGee) European Update [1990s] (Chuck Missler) ... Sermon Notes for Ephesians 4:15 ← Prior Section. Colossians 2:19. Others may be graced with the gift of giving or helps. We Owe the Church 1. "THE EPISTLE TO THE EPHESIANS" Walking Together In Unity (4:1-16) INTRODUCTION 1. This three-fold symmetry it receives from its glorious Head, who is one and unchangeable. They convey grace from the Head to the members. While the lists in Romans 12:6-8 and 1 Corinthians 12:8-10 focus on the gifts, here Paul’s emphasis is on the gifted men. John Piper Sep 17, 1995 51 Shares Sermon. But observe now, that the members of Christ are not only dependent on Christ, BUT THEY ARE DEPENDENT UPON EACH OTHER. May we grow together in Him, and build each other up in the unity of the faith - this I ask in Jesus name, AMEN. ALL THE PARTS IN THE ORGANIZATION OF THE BODY ABE SUBORDINATE, AND INTENDED FOR THE INCREASE OF THE WHOLE. When our life unites with Divine order, happy results always follow, and never disappoint us. 4. Now, just as the parts of the human frame are necessarily of different functions, and set, some in superior, some in inferior, places, yet all act together in the fullest sympathy; so all the members of Christ's body must keep rank and order, acting within their own sphere with due wisdom, harmony, and love, the eye not doing the work of the hand, nor the hand the work of the foot, but abiding each in his own calling. EPHESIANS 4:1-3. 4:25 "Put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body." Whether the service we do for the Lord is open and visible to others, or whether we work quietly behind the scenes.. Christ is the Head of the Body and we are all members together. Ephesians 4:16 Treasury of Scripture Knowing, His Cry Of Grace (Easter Reflections - (7). Analogy teaches this. There must be a hearty conviction that BECAUSE WE CAN THEREFORE WE OUGHT TO DO SO. THE RELATION OF THE MEMBERS TO EACH OTHER. I. Ephesians 4:1-3 – How to Walk in Unity with Other Christians; Ephesians 4:4-6 – 7 Characteristics that Unify the Church It is a conditional increase, produced by the use of means. The body has to serve itself before it can be useful to others. In chapters 4-6, he outlines the responsibilities associated with that status. Sermons on Ephesians James Rosscup on Dr Lloyd-Jones' book based on these sermons - These are sermons by the reputed evangelical preacher of London’s Westminster Chapel, who died in 1981. Should the thought arise that the Church as a whole includes vast numbers of members who are not visible — that here and there in the world are members of the Body of whom the world knows nothing — we answer, Yes, and only part of the human body is visible. 2. How restless were those feet (Matthew 9:35). Look at a tree; is it not so? From Him it receives its beauty and attraction. Ephesians 4:15 but speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ, (NASB: Lockman). To make these different organs complete and effective, you will see at once that there are other conditions required, which may be suggested as worthy of your respect and belief. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love. We cannot, if we would, do without one another. Oct 25, 1992. Little did they dream that the withdrawal of this body only made way for another a thousand times more visible. The unity of the Church consists in its design and service. When the Word is diminished or compromised, the church will be ane… Each member is in relation with all other members as well as with the Head. Although some think that there are five gifts here, most count four, with “pastor-teacher” referring to a single gift. And let us look to Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our faith.. Who for the joy that was set before Him.. and for love of the Church, endured the cross.. despising the shame, and is seated on the right hand of the Majesty on high.. until that wonderful day when He will come in the clouds of glory to take us to be with Himself for ever - praise His holy name. Wayne reviews the benefits and responsibilities of God's family.Ephesians 3:14-4:16 The Review of What a Spirit-Filled Believer is Like Do you realize that 3:16 through 4:16 is one of the most beautiful passages of Scripture on the Christian life in the whole New Testament? Ephesians 4:16. THE ENDEAVOURS IT SHOULD MAKE FOR ITS OWN EDIFYING. That is, "the whole body" in its parts "maketh increase of the body" as a whole. Comp. Love —. The exaltation of the Head will be that of the body also. His greatness becomes that of the Church, by virtue of the relation existing between them. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Exercise is the soul of power; it is both the condition of health and usefulness. "God has tempered the body together." 5:23 Paul says, "I urge you to walk in a way that's worthy of the calling you have received." The letter to the Ephesians is a letter to Christians, and this sermon is a message to Christians. How the Saints Minister to the Body. He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. The English Standard Version translates verse 16 just a bit differently than the NIV and it brings out a possible connection with verse 12. - T.C. Our spiritual "position" in Christ (2,3) 2. 4. The strongest must sympathize with the weak. It is one of the chief elements in which we become like God, for He is love. Scripture: Ephesians 4:7–16. In order to have a well-developed and equally proportionate Church, all means must be used, all functions must be exercised; thus every part is developed, so that it becomes a true counterpart of real existence, and fit for all intended for it, and demanded of it. For three chapters, Paul has dealt with "doctrine" in which he has described both: a. (6) All are governed by one will and intelligence. Ephesians 4:16, NLT: "He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. This sermon follows the sermon - What do we Owe the World. "BUT SPEAKING THE TRUTH IN LOVE." It is from Christ. Gifts and graces are given, so that all believers may be doctrinally sound and practically equipped, for the work that God has prepared for each one to do. Its magnitude and universality are received from the Head. And as each individual part does its work, the body grows and builds itself up in love. THE SOURCE OF ITS GROWTH - CHRIST THE HEAD. It is an indefinite increase. It is time long ago that men understood and recognized this truth. As love is the refining power of the soul, to increase in it is to advance in all that is morally pure and beautiful. Biblical Commentary (Bible study) Ephesians 4:1-16 EXEGESIS: THE CONTEXT: In chapters 1-3, Paul outlined the blessings associated with being a child of God. Social life teaches the same doctrine. 3. Learn more Start my trial Back . John Piper Oct 18, 1992 44 Shares Sermon. It is to be according to "the measure of every part." 2. The Church is the eyes of Christ (Matthew 9:36). He is not listing all possible gifts, but rather concentrating on leadership gifts. Oct 18, 1992. Ephesians 4:16 ESV 16 from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love. ALL are called to grow in grace and in a knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, and all are called to speak the truth of the glorious gospel of grace, in love, to one another. Thank You for the unity we have in Christ and for the diversity of people that have been saved by grace through faith in Christ. Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. 1. But Jesus said, "I am the vine," etc. As He is made by God the representative Head, He is made its light and life. (3) It is required that they are all regularly and faithfully exercised. The church is not a one-man-ministry. The Church is one body of different parts. VI. As the one spirit of man wields at will all the functions of the body, and concentrates the various members upon its purposes as they arise, so the Holy Spirit gives each member of the mystic body its peculiar action and power in the divinely appointed diversity which contributes to its eventual unity. The body is not made in one piece, but of different parts. 1. Every joint is to supply something, but every joint is not to supply the same thing. "From whom," etc. Ephesians 4:16: The Growth of the Body: J. Eadie, D. D. Ephesians 4:16: The Vitality and Development of the Body: J. Eadie, D. D. Ephesians 4:16: Exhortation As a body, the Church consists of a great VARIETY OF COMPONENT PARTS. Ephesians 4:16 from whom the whole body, being fitted and held together by what every joint supplies, according to the proper working of each individual part, causes the … Thank You for the unity we have in Christ and for the diversity of people that have been saved by grace through faith in Christ. We are to speak the truth in love. 7. He is the one Who supports and supplies all we need for the proper working of His body. Read verse in King James Version 2. Verses 1-16 (especially verse 1) set the tone for the rest of this letter. It depends on the intimate union of all the parts of the body with the head, by means of appropriate bands. From Him it receives light and life. Its laws and resources are from Him. The Church stands related to its source and Head, to Divine order, to all intelligent beings, to itself and all belonging to its laws and blessings, to this world and the next. Living the Life of a Servant `Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16; 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10 Theme: What We Owe Title: What We Owe The Church INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! 9/6/16 Sermon @ the Morning Glory COGIC by Supt. For "by one Spirit were we all baptized into one body" (1 Corinthians 12:12). The Church is a unit body. II. Ephesians 3 Ephesians 5 ... Advance your knowledge of Scripture with this resource library of over 40 reference books, including commentaries and Study Bible notes. On the same vine you do not find here the Malaga grape, there the Catawba, and here the Isabella; but on every branch the same fruit; for they are all the product of one life. II. VII. Some members of the Body of Christ are equipped for evangelism or teaching. 4:16 "From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work." Its oneness is not in its feet, but in its Head. (2) Each organ must have its particular and proper work assigned to it. John Piper Oct 25, 1992 6 Shares This unity is a unity of Life and Spirit. Ephesians 4:16. November 8, 1993 . Between these there is unity, and yet there is elasticity, so that everyone can play its own part without inconvenience to itself or encumbrance to its neighbour. III. Verse 16 goes full circle back to verse 7, where Paul emphasized that each of us has been given a gracious spiritual gift to use in service to one another. I. "It maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself." The soil and quality of the increase is love. Unity of likeness and variety of work are the two things which demand and consume the service of the one and the whole. Ephesians 3:1-6 – Sacred Secrets; Ephesians 3:7-13 – The Mystery Ministry; Ephesians 3:14-17 – Praying Powerful Prayers; Ephesians 3:18-21 – Praying for the Impossible; Sermons on Ephesians 4. The head, the heart, and the hand of all have work, and that as much for their own sake as that of others; and all this diversity and force are for the needful and common service of the whole. All gifts and graces should be used to help us grow in the unity of the body.. in faith. He discussed the unity of the saints, and the importance of thinking of others as better than ourselves. A deformed head would destroy every possible beauty and attraction of the whole body. If you've never received the gift, and you try to … The constituents of a human body are very numerous, very various; and these constituents find their way to the body from every quarter of the globe. 49050 Ephesians 4.14-16 (YouTube) Sermon Library - Vernon McGee Oct 8, 2017 - Book of Ephesians by Dr. J. Vernon McGee, Thru the Bible Program -Video Upload powered by (04:06) The Head is never out of sight; it is visible to all from all its members. Try it for 30 days FREE. And today the Church, His Body, is going about "all the cities and villages," etc. ALL CHRISTIANS HAVE NOT THE SAME WORK TO DO. Oct 18, 1992. "The whole body is fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth." The Church, as the product of one mind, carries the same Divine image everywhere, both in its laws and members. One member is thus apt to teach, another to convince, another to counsel, another to stimulate. Love to God and love to man are the great moral laws which remain in the Church forever, without declension or change, because they are essential to the relations of moral beings, and the moral universe could not exist without them. The increase is twofold - in the addition of members to the Church, and in the growth of the members in all the elements of spiritual perfection. Where the Head is, the Church is represented. These are relations of privilege and responsibility, of honour and duty. Whatever is lofty, pure, noble in the conception of the Church, in the conceptions of the believer, is due to the Spirit of Christ acting through the mind of the Church. As a body, the Church is also characterized by a COMPACT ORGANIC UNITY. As life and light are elements in importance and value above all others, so is Christ to the Church. Let us be thankful for our great salvation and may we be willing to fulfil our own unique role in Christ's Body - in the place where He has planted us. 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