Ephesians 4:12

Gifted Leaders Bring The Church To Maturity

¹¹ he granted some men to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, some to shepherd and teach, ¹² for the equipment of the saints, for the business of the ministry, for the upbuilding of the Body of Christ, ¹³ till we should all attain the unity of the faith and knowledge of God's Son, reaching maturity, reaching the full measure of development which belongs to the fulness of Christ ??14 instead of remaining immature, blown from our course and swayed by every passing wind of doctrine, by the adroitness of men who are dexterous in devising error;

All Things

Body of Christ

Son of God

Unity of the Faith

Christ

Messiah

1 Corinthians 12:27

Now you are Christ's Body, and severally members of it.

Ephesians 1:23

the church which is his Body, filled by him who fills the universe entirely.

Ephesians 4:16

as the entire Body is welded together and compacted by every joint with which it is supplied, the due activity of each part enables the Body to grow and build itself up in love.

Ephesians 4:29

Let no bad word pass your lips, but only such speech as is good for edification, as occasion may require, words that are gracious and a means of grace to those who hear them.

Luke 22:32

but I have prayed that your own faith may not fail. And you in turn must be a strength to your brothers."

John 21:15-17

Then after breakfast Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than the others do?" "Why, Lord," he said, "you know I love you." "Then feed my lambs," said Jesus.

Acts 1:17

Judas did enter our number, he did get his allotted share of this our ministry.

Acts 1:25

to fill the place in this apostolic ministry which Judas left in order to go to his own place."

Acts 9:31

Now, all over Judaea, Galilee, and Samaria, the church enjoyed peace; it was consolidated, inspired by reverence for the Lord and by its invocation of the holy Spirit, and so increased in numbers.

Acts 11:23

When he came and saw the grace of God he rejoiced, and encouraged them all to hold by the Lord with heartfelt purpose

Acts 14:22-23

strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to hold by the faith, and telling them that "we have to get into the Realm of God through many a trouble."

Acts 20:24

But then, I set no value on my own life as compared with the joy of finishing my course and fulfilling the commission I received from the Lord Jesus to attest the gospel of the grace of God.

Acts 20:28

Take heed to yourselves and to all the flock of which the holy Spirit has appointed you guardians; shepherd the church of the Lord which he has purchased with his own blood.

Romans 12:7

if it is practical service, let us mind our service; the teacher must mind his teaching,

Romans 14:19

Peace, then, and the building up of each other, these are what we must aim at.

Romans 15:2

Each of us must please his neighbour, doing him good by building up his faith.

Romans 15:14

Personally I am quite certain, my brothers, that even as it is you have ample goodness of heart, you are filled with knowledge of every kind, and you are well able to give advice to one another.

Romans 15:29

When I do come to you, I know I will bring a full blessing from Christ.

1 Corinthians 4:1-2

This is how you are to look upon us, as servants of Christ and stewards of God's secret truths.

1 Corinthians 12:7

Each receives his manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.

1 Corinthians 14:4-5

He who speaks in a 'tongue' edifies himself, whereas he who prophesies edifies the church.

1 Corinthians 14:12

So with yourselves; since your heart is set on possessing 'spirits,' make the edification of the church your aim in this desire to excel.

1 Corinthians 14:14

For if I pray with a 'tongue,' my spirit prays, no doubt, but my mind is no use to anyone.

1 Corinthians 14:26

Very well then, brothers; when you meet together, each contributes something ??a song of praise, a lesson, a revelation, a 'tongue,' an interpretation? Good, but let every thing be for edification.

2 Corinthians 3:8

surely the administration of the Spirit must be invested with still greater glory.

2 Corinthians 4:1

Hence, as I hold this ministry by God's mercy to me, I never lose heart in it;

2 Corinthians 5:18

It is all the doing of the God who has reconciled me to himself through Christ and has permitted me to be a minister of his reconciliation.

2 Corinthians 6:3

I put no obstacle in the path of any, so that my ministry may not be discredited;

2 Corinthians 7:1

As these great promises are ours, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that contaminates either flesh or spirit; let us be fully consecrated by reverence for God].

2 Corinthians 12:19

You think all this time I am defending myself to you? No, I am speaking in Christ before the presence of God, and speaking every word, beloved, in order to build you up.

2 Corinthians 13:9

I am glad to be weak if you are strong; mend your ways, that is all I ask.

Ephesians 4:4

For there is one Body and one Spirit ??as you were called for the one hope that belongs to your call ??5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism,

Philippians 1:25-26

I am sure it is, and so I know I shall remain alive and serve you all by forwarding your progress and fostering the joy of your faith.

Philippians 3:12-18

Not that I have already attained this or am already perfect, but I press forward to appropriate it, because I have been appropriated myself by Christ Jesus.

Colossians 1:24

I am suffering now on your behalf, but I rejoice in that; I would make up the full sum of all that Christ has to suffer in my person on behalf of the church, his Body;

Colossians 1:28

This is the Christ we proclaim; we train everyone and teach everyone the full scope of this knowledge, in order to set everyone before God mature in Christ;

Colossians 4:17

And tell Archippus, 'Attend to the ministry you have received in the Lord; see that you fulfil it.'

1 Thessalonians 5:11-14

Encourage one another, therefore, and let each edify the other ??as indeed you are doing.

1 Timothy 1:12

I render thanks to Christ Jesus our Lord, who has made me able for this; he considered me trustworthy and appointed me to the ministry,

2 Timothy 4:5

Whatever happens, be self-possessed, flinch from no suffering, do your work as an evangelist, and discharge all your duties as a minister.

2 Timothy 4:11

Luke is the only one who is with me. Pick up Mark and bring him along with you, for he is of great use in helping me.

Hebrews 6:1

Let us pass on then to what is mature, leaving elementary Christian doctrine behind, instead of laying the foundation over again with repentance from dead works, with faith in God,

Hebrews 13:17

Obey your leaders, submit to them; for they are alive to the interests of your souls, as men who will have to account for their trust. Let their work be a joy to them and not a grief ??which would be a loss to yourselves.