EDIFICATION OF THE CHURCH

                                                      Ephesians 4:11-16 (865)

  Introduction

       A.  The local church is made up of a group of Christians who worship God in a

              particular location.  1 Corinthians 1:2 (841)

       B.  In order for the local church to live and prosper as God would have, it is necessary

              for the members to receive edification, which is building up.  Ephesians 4:12,16 

       C.  Let’s consider for factors that contribute to the edification of the local church.

    I.  __________________.  1 Corinthians 15:58 (851)

       A.  Must be committed to calling.  Eph. 4:1

       B.  Must be committed to proper attitudes.  Eph. 4:1-3

       C.  Examples:

  II.  __________________.  Eph. 4:3

       A.  Paul condemned division.  1 Corinthians 1:10-13 (841)

       B.  Our Lord prayed for unity.  John 17:20-23 (796)

III.  _________________.  Eph. 4:15

       A.  Truth must be taught in love.  Eph. 4:15

       B.  Must teach the portions of God’s word that reprove, rebuke and exhort.  2 Tim. 4:1-2

             (880)

IV.  The members must be in agreement and involved.  Eph. 4: 1-3,16

       A.  Paul used the human body as a metaphor to teach this point.

Conclusion

       A.  God’s has a plan for the edification of the church.  In order for the church to live and

             prosper, His plan must be employed.

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