How the Body Grows to Maturity

November 20, 2016 Speaker: Jason Van Bemmel

Topic: Morning Service Passage: Ephesians 11-16

I. Christ Gives Gifted Persons to Lead and Teach, v.11

A. Foundational: Apostles and Prophets

B. Ongoing: Evangelists, Shepherds, and Teachers

II. What These Gifted Persons Do, v.12

A. Equip the Saints

B. For the Work of Ministry

III. The Goal: Mature Unity, v.13

A. Unity of the Faith and the Knowledge of Christ

B. Mature Manhood: Christ-likeness

IV. The Outcome: Stable Growth in Christ, vv.14-16

A. Stability

B. Mature Growth in Christ

Conclusion: What Kind of Church?