Eph 4:11-13 One Body
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# One **Body** ## (2) Ephesians 4:11-13 ### Choose His *Kingdom*,
Journey *Together* --- ## Choose His Kingdom, Journey Together 1. One *Calling* [(v1-3)](# ref") 2. **One Body** [(v11-13)](# ref") 3. One *Faith* [(v14-16)](# ref") --- # How should a **healthy** church **grow**? --- [11](# "ref") So Christ himself gave
the **apostles**, the **prophets**,
the **evangelists**, the **pastors** and **teachers**, [12](# "ref") to equip his people for **works of service**,
so that the body of Christ may be **built up** [Ephesians 4:11-12 (NIV) (p.1/2)](# "ref") --- [13](# "ref") 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. [Ephesians 4:13 (NIV) (p.2/2)](# "ref") --- ## One Body [(Eph4)](# "ref") 1. **Commission**: *roles* given by God [(v11)](# "ref") 2. **Preparation**: *works*
empowered by God [(v12)](# "ref") 3. **Completion**: *hope*
fulfilled in God [(v13)](# "ref") --- So Christ himself gave
the **apostles**,
the **prophets**,
the **evangelists**,
the pastors and teachers [Ephesians 4:11 (NIV)](# "ref") >>> + not the **person** but the **sender** + no **authority** except from God + not "bc I'm your **father**" + not bc **pastor** + what are **prophets**? --- ... the **prophets**, the **evangelists** ... [Ephesians 4:11 (NIV)](# "ref") >>> + prophet: **forth**-telling + evangelist: **good news** + apostle: *στέλλω*: **sent**, commissioned + focus on **sender** + vs *πέμπω* (send): action + **ambassador** --- We are therefore **Christ’s ambassadors**,
as though God were making his **appeal**
through us. We **implore** you on Christ’s behalf:
Be **reconciled** to God. [2 Corinthians 5:20 (NIV)](# "ref") >>> + Our mission: carry God's **appeal** + **reconciliation** to God --- So Christ himself gave
the *apostles*,
the *prophets*,
the *evangelists*,
the **pastors** and **teachers** [Ephesians 4:11 (NIV)](# "ref") >>> + 3x relate to God's **word**/message + 2x relate to God's **people** --- ... the **pastors** and **teachers** [Ephesians 4:11 (NIV)](# "ref") >>> + **shepherd** (only NT ref) + **teacher**: total person + And more! 1Cor12 + ear: "not eye, don't belong" + head: "don't need feet" + suffer → suffer + honoured → rejoice --- Now you are the **body of Christ**,
and each one of you is a **part** of it. And God has placed in the church
first of all **apostles**, second **prophets**,
third **teachers**, then **miracles**,
then gifts of **healing**, of **helping**,
of **guidance**, and of different kinds of **tongues**. [1 Corinthians 12:27-28 (NIV) (p.1/2)](# "ref") >>> + God-given roles --- Are all **apostles**? Are all **prophets**?
Are all **teachers**? Do all work **miracles**?
Do all have gifts of **healing**?
Do all speak in **tongues** ? Do all **interpret**? Now eagerly desire the **greater gifts**. [1 Corinthians 12:29-31 (NIV) (p.2/2)](# "ref") >>> + 1Cor13: love --- ## **Who** are those who send, proclaim, evangelise, shepherd, or teach? ## How can I **participate**? >>> + Not necessarily **paid** or **titled** + How can I **appreciate** or **support**? + 2Cor13:10 authority for building up, not tearing down --- ## One Body [(Eph4)](# "ref") 1. *Commission*: roles given by God [(v11)](# "ref") 2. **Preparation: works
empowered by God** [(v12)](# "ref") 3. *Completion*: hope
fulfilled in God [(v13)](# "ref") --- to **equip** his people for **works of service**,
so that the body of Christ may be **built up** [Ephesians 4:12 (NIV)](# "ref") >>> + equip → serve → build + service: + personal servant (wait table) + Gk: **rule**, don't serve + NT: **aspire** to be a servant + example? --- Be dressed **ready for service**
and keep your **lamps** burning, like **servants** waiting for their **master**
to return from a wedding banquet, so that when he comes and **knocks**
they can **immediately** open the door for him. [Luke 12:35-36 (NIV) (p.1/2)](# "ref") >>> + not **impress** God with works + just **stand firm** waiting --- It will be **good** for those servants whose
master finds them **watching** when he comes. Truly I tell you,
he will **dress** himself to serve,
will have them **recline** at the table
and will come and **wait on them**. [Luke 12:37 (NIV) (p.2/2)](# "ref") >>> + **Master** serves slaves! + Jn13, Jesus washing feet --- Truly I tell you, he will dress himself to **serve** [Luke 12:37 (NIV)](# "ref") >>> + set an **example** for us + **servant** not above Master + If I don't serve, I'm putting myself **above** Jesus! + not **own** capabilities but + **God**-empowered works of service + no act of service too **small** --- If anyone gives even a **cup of cold water**
to one of these little ones who is **my disciple**,
truly I tell you,
that person will certainly not lose their **reward** [Matthew 10:42 (NIV)](# "ref") >>> + aunties prep **food** for us + not bc we are **nice** to them + bc we meet in **Jesus' name** + having right **attitude** and + encouraging **others** same --- # How can I **equip**, **serve**, or **build up** the body of Christ? --- ## One Body [(Eph4)](# "ref") 1. *Commission*: roles given by God [(v11)](# "ref") 2. *Preparation*: works
empowered by God [(v12)](# "ref") 3. **Completion: hope
fulfilled in God** [(v13)](# "ref") --- 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. [Ephesians 4:13 (NIV)](# "ref") >>> + Completion: God-Fulfilled Hope + **source** of unity: + the **faith** (trust in promises) + the (epi-) **knowledge** --- Let us **draw near** with a true heart
in full **assurance** of faith, with our hearts sprinkled **clean**
from an evil conscience
and our bodies **washed** with pure water. [23](# "ref") Let us **hold fast** the confession of our hope
without wavering,
for he who **promised** is faithful [Hebrews 11:22-23 (ESV)](# "ref") >>> + God's **choice**, Christ's **obedience** + washes is **clean** + gives us **assurance** + confidence to **hold fast** + not **force** of our conviction + but power of God's **faithfulness** --- unity in **the faith**
and in **the knowledge** of the Son of God [Ephesians 4:13 (NIV)](# "ref") >>> + JJ **worry** about house fire + we have **lived** through it + **experiential trust** in God's promises + ↠ **maturity** + He who promised is faithful: --- For no matter how many **promises**
God has made,
they are “**Yes**” in Christ. And so through him the “**Amen**”
is spoken by us to the **glory of God**. [2 Corinthians 1:20 (NIV)](# "ref") >>> + God has **not promised** no fire/loss/pain + Promised to be God of **comfort** --- # What does an **ideal** church look like? --- So Christ himself gave
the **apostles**, the **prophets**,
the **evangelists**, the **pastors and teachers**, to equip his people for **works of service**,
so that the body of Christ may be **built up** 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. [Ephesians 4:11-13 (NIV)](# "ref") >>> 1. **Commission**: roles given by God 2. **Preparation**: works empowered by God 3. **Completion**: hope fulfilled in God --- ## Choose His Kingdom, Journey Together 1. One *Calling* [(v1-3)](# ref") 2. **One Body** [(v11-13)](# ref") 3. One *Faith* [(v14-16)](# ref") ---