Equipping of the Church
Ephesians 4:11-16
Theme: After having discussed our high calling and the importance of unity in the church, this week we will investigate the spiritual gifts that God has freely given. God has equipped leaders to do what? To equip the saints to do the work of the ministry. In modern Christianity, many Christians think that the pastors do the work, but this is heresy. God has given each person a gift to build up the Body of Christ. When healthy and working together, the Body of Christ builds itself up in love so that we can all mature and avoid the cultural influence. This also helps us be light to a dark world. We will explore themes of maturity in Christ, spiritual protection from false doctrine, and spiritual gifts. Isn’t it amazing that God wants to use each of us in His plan for the Church?!