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Ephesians4
Ephesians 4:13-16
Ephesians4:13-16
13tillweallcometotheunityofthe
faithandoftheknowledgeofthe
SonofGod,toaperfectman,tothe
measureofthestatureofthe
fullnessofChrist;
14thatweshouldnolongerbe
children,tossedtoandfroandcarried
aboutwitheverywindofdoctrine,by
thetrickeryofmen,inthecunning
craftinessofdeceitfulplotting,
15but,speakingthetruthinlove,may
growupinallthingsintoHimwhois
thehead-Christ-
16fromwhomthewholebody,joined
andknittogetherbywhateveryjoint
supplies,accordingtotheeffective
workingbywhicheverypartdoesits
share,causesgrowthofthebodyfor
theedifyingofitselfinlove.
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Pray
13tillweallcometotheunityofthe
faithandoftheknowledgeofthe
SonofGod,toaperfectman,tothe
measureofthestatureofthe
fullnessofChrist;
14thatweshouldnolongerbe
children,tossedtoandfroandcarried
aboutwitheverywindofdoctrine,by
thetrickeryofmen,inthecunning
craftinessofdeceitfulplotting,
1. Mature in Christ
Growth = Dynamic movement…
...Development...
15but,speakingthetruthinlove,may
growupinallthingsintoHimwhois
thehead-Christ-
2. Speak Truth in
Not just being candid/honest
So that all we are will be…
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Real creates boundaries
for our protection.
16fromwhomthewholebody,joined
andknittogetherbywhateveryjoint
supplies,accordingtotheeffective
workingbywhicheverypartdoesits
share,causesgrowthofthebodyfor
theedifyingofitselfinlove.
Church = dynamic, growing organism.
Everyone has something to contribute!
God is an artist...
...He creates masterpieces!
“Discipleship is not a system of conformity but a process of
unleashing the creative potential in each person.”
Erwin McManus – Artisan Soul
Yourstorymaybe...
Amess
Butthat’sjustthestartof...
Amessage
AmessIn our world today, people must often first see the
transforming power of Jesus’ lordship, and
then they will learn the way of faith…
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If our faith does not transform our lives to reflect Jesus
Christ, no one will listen to us. If we do not find creative ways
both to point to & exhibit the radical, shocking, &
subversive love of Christ, no one will pay any attention…
Ephesians 4:13-16
