Ephesians 4:11-16
Ephesians4:11-16(NLT)
11NowthesearethegiftsChristgavetothechurch:the
apostles,theprophets,theevangelists,andthepastorsand
teachers.
12TheirresponsibilityistoequipGod’speopletodohiswork
andbuildupthechurch,thebodyofChrist.
13Thiswillcontinueuntilweallcometosuchunityinourfaith
andknowledgeofGod’sSonthatwewillbematureintheLord,
measuringuptothefullandcompletestandardofChrist.
Ephesians4:11-16(NLT)
14Thenwewillnolongerbeimmaturelikechildren.Wewon’t
betossedandblownaboutbyeverywindofnewteaching.We
willnotbeinfluencedwhenpeopletrytotrickuswithliesso
clevertheysoundlikethetruth.
15Instead,wewillspeakthetruthinlove,growinginevery
waymoreandmorelikeChrist,whoistheheadofhisbody,the
church.
16Hemakesthewholebodyfittogetherperfectly.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.
Jesus
Acts4:11(NLT)
11ForJesusistheonereferredtointheScriptures,whereit
says,'Thestonethatyoubuildersrejectedhasnowbecomethe
cornerstone.'
Jesus
Ephesians2:20(NLT)
20Together,wearehishouse,builtonthefoundationofthe
apostlesandtheprophets.AndthecornerstoneisChristJesus
himself.
Apostles
Prophets
Jesus
Ephesians4:11-12(NLT)
11NowthesearethegiftsChristgavetothechurch:the
apostles,theprophets,theevangelists,andthepastorsand
teachers.
12TheirresponsibilityistoequipGod’speopletodohiswork
andbuildupthechurch,thebodyofChrist.
Apostles
Prophets
Evangelists
Pastors
Teachers
Jesus
Theapostleliveswithleaders
TheprophetliveswithGod
Theevangelistliveswiththelost
Thepastorliveswiththepeople
Theteacherliveswiththeword
Apostles
Prophets
Evangelists
Pastors
Teachers
Jesus
Apostles
Prophets
Evangelists
Pastors
Teachers
Jay Linda Greg Joanna
Scott Ron
Karen
Karla
DianneKevinMelvin
Forrest
BethJon
Daisy
Jennifer Nancy
Jiovanni
PattiEarl
Daniel Helen
Michael
Talia Trisha
Ephesians4:11-16(NLT)
11NowthesearethegiftsChristgavetothechurch:the
apostles,theprophets,theevangelists,andthepastorsand
teachers.
12TheirresponsibilityistoequipGod’speopletodohiswork
andbuildupthechurch,thebodyofChrist.
13Thiswillcontinueuntilweallcometosuchunityinourfaith
andknowledgeofGod’sSonthatwewillbematureintheLord,
measuringuptothefullandcompletestandardofChrist.
Ephesians4:11-16(NLT)
11NowthesearethegiftsChristgavetothechurch:the
apostles,theprophets,theevangelists,andthepastorsand
teachers.
12TheirresponsibilityistoequipGod’speopletodohiswork
andbuildupthechurch,thebodyofChrist.
13Thiswillcontinueuntilweallcometosuchunityinourfaith
andknowledgeofGod’sSonthatwewillbematureintheLord,
measuringuptothefullandcompletestandardofChrist.
Who?bodyofChrist=YouandYourFellowBelievers
What?dohiswork=WalkwiththeLord,Prayer,becoming
moreandmorelikeJesus
Why?buildupthechurch=MatureBelievers,Growth
Ephesians4:11-16(NLT)
11NowthesearethegiftsChristgavetothechurch:the
apostles,theprophets,theevangelists,andthepastorsand
teachers.
12TheirresponsibilityistoequipGod’speopletodohiswork
andbuildupthechurch,thebodyofChrist.
13Thiswillcontinueuntilweallcometosuchunityinourfaith
andknowledgeofGod’sSonthatwewillbematureintheLord,
measuringuptothefullandcompletestandardofChrist.
How?unityinourfaith=TheWholeGospel
Ephesians4:11-16(NLT)
11NowthesearethegiftsChristgavetothechurch:the
apostles,theprophets,theevangelists,andthepastorsand
teachers.
12TheirresponsibilityistoequipGod’speopletodohiswork
andbuildupthechurch,thebodyofChrist.
13Thiswillcontinueuntilweallcometosuchunityinourfaith
andknowledgeofGod’sSonthatwewillbematureintheLord,
measuringuptothefullandcompletestandardofChrist.
How?knowledgeofGod’sSon=WhoisJesus?Howwouldyou
describeHim?WhydidHedieforyou?WhydoesHeloveyou?
Ephesians4:11-16(NLT)
11NowthesearethegiftsChristgavetothechurch:the
apostles,theprophets,theevangelists,andthepastorsand
teachers.
12TheirresponsibilityistoequipGod’speopletodohiswork
andbuildupthechurch,thebodyofChrist.
13Thiswillcontinueuntilweallcometosuchunityinourfaith
andknowledgeofGod’sSonthatwewillbematureintheLord,
measuringuptothefullandcompletestandardofChrist.
How?matureintheLord=Maturityinallthings
Ephesians4:11-16(NLT)
11NowthesearethegiftsChristgavetothechurch:the
apostles,theprophets,theevangelists,andthepastorsand
teachers.
12TheirresponsibilityistoequipGod’speopletodohiswork
andbuildupthechurch,thebodyofChrist.
13Thiswillcontinueuntilweallcometosuchunityinourfaith
andknowledgeofGod’sSonthatwewillbematureintheLord,
measuringuptothefullandcompletestandardofChrist.
How?fullandcompletestandardofChrist=FullofChrist!
FullofLove,Compassion,Mercy,Obedience,Unity,Wisdom,
Peace,Prayer,Service,Worship,Joy,Power,Testimony,etc.
Noun,Oikodomé
Verb,Oikodomeo
oikos+demo="ahome"+"tobuild"="tobuildahouse"
(a)theactof"building";thisisusedintheNewTestament,in
thesenseofedification,thepromotionofspiritualgrowth,"the
thingsofbuildingup"
(b)"abuilding"ofthefuturebodyofthebeliever,orofalocal
church,orthewholechurch,"thebodyofChrist“
(c)promotingthespiritualgrowthanddevelopmentof
characterofbelievers,byteachingorbyexample,forspiritual
progress.
(1)EdificationisPersonal
(2)EdifyEachOther
(3)EdifytheChurch
Edify–Edification-Oikodomé
Galatians5:22-23
22ButtheHolySpiritproducesthiskindoffruitinourlives:
love,joy,peace,patience,kindness,goodness,faithfulness,
23gentleness,andself-control.
StartwithYourself
Youareabuildingblock
EdificationisPersonal
Romans14:19(NKJV)
19Thereforeletuspursuethethingswhichmakeforpeace
andthethingsbywhichonemayedifyanother.
Romans14:19(NLT)
19Sothen,letusaimforharmonyinthechurchandtryto
buildeachotherup.
EdifyEachOther
Romans15:2(NKJV)
2Leteachofuspleasehisneighborforhisgood,leadingto
edification.
Romans15:2(NLT)
2Weshouldhelpothersdowhatisrightandbuildthemupin
theLord.
EdifyEachOther
1Thessalonians5:11(NKJV)
11Thereforecomforteachotherandedifyoneanother,justas
youalsoaredoing.
1Thessalonians5:11(NLT)
11Soencourageeachotherandbuildeachotherup,justas
youarealreadydoing.
EdifyEachOther
1Corinthians14:26(NKJV)
26Howisitthen,brethren?Wheneveryoucometogether,each
ofyouhasapsalm,hasateaching,hasatongue,hasa
revelation,hasaninterpretation.Letallthingsbedonefor
edification.
1Corinthians14:26(NLT)
26Well,mybrothersandsisters,let’ssummarize.Whenyou
meettogether,onewillsing,anotherwillteach,anotherwilltell
somespecialrevelationGodhasgiven,onewillspeakin
tongues,andanotherwillinterpretwhatissaid.Buteverything
thatisdonemuststrengthenallofyou.
EdifytheChurch
1Corinthians3:9(NKJV)
9ForweareGod’sfellowworkers;youareGod’sfield,youare
God’sbuilding.
1Corinthians3:9(NLT)
9ForwearebothGod’sworkers.AndyouareGod’sfield.You
areGod’sbuilding.
EdifytheChurch
Acts9:31(NKJV)
31ThenthechurchesthroughoutallJudea,Galilee,and
Samariahadpeaceandwereedified.Andwalkinginthefearof
theLordandinthecomfortoftheHolySpirit,theywere
multiplied.
Acts9:31(NLT)
31ThechurchthenhadpeacethroughoutJudea,Galilee,and
Samaria,anditbecamestrongerasthebelieverslivedinthe
fearoftheLord.AndwiththeencouragementoftheHolySpirit,
italsogrewinnumbers.
EdifytheChurch
Jesus
Apostles
Prophets
Evangelists
Pastors
Teachers
Jay Linda Greg Joanna
Scott Ron
Karen
Karla
DianneKevinMelvin
Forrest
BethJon
Daisy
Jennifer Nancy
Jiovanni
PattiEarl
Daniel Helen
Michael
Talia Trisha