Living a life worthy of the calling, Ephesians 4:1-16 以弗所書 4:1- 16
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Living a life worthy of the calling, Ephesians 4:1-16 以以以以 4:1-16 Jon Wright 30 th Dec 2012 Oasis – Bread of Life
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Living a life worthy of the calling, Ephesians 4:1-16 以弗所書 4:1- 16. Jon Wright 30 th Dec 2012 Oasis – Bread of Life. Three major topics (v1-16). Unity and how we can be united Gifts given by Jesus to build up the body and their diversity - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Living a life worthy of the calling,
Ephesians 4:1-16以弗所書 4:1-16Jon Wright
30th Dec 2012Oasis – Bread of Life
Three major topics (v1-16)Unity and how we can be unitedGifts given by Jesus to build up the body and their
diversityGrowing into maturity as individuals to be a part
of the body as a whole
A life worthy of the calling (v1)1As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live
a life worthy of the calling you have received.1我為主被囚的勸你們：既然蒙召，行事為人就當與蒙召的恩相稱We are called, as ambassodorsWhere ever we are our calling remainsNo disgrace in being in prison because of our
calling
How to live in unity (v2-3)Be completely (not partially)Humble – so we do not believe ourselves to be the
headGentle – power under controlPatient – needed when interacting with each otherForbearing – to delay a response when others miss
thingsBond of Peace – a result of living in unityNote unity does not mean uniformity!
Called into Unity (v4)One BodyOne SpiritOne HopeOne LordOne FaithOne BaptismOne God and Father of all
Jesus was a conqueror (v7-10)He descended from heaven to earthHe then conquered death itselfAscended back to heavenLike a winning general from a war distributed gifts
to the people of His kingdom.Scripture here mirrors Moses at Mnt Sinai, Moses
ascended met with God and then descended with the Law. Jesus Himself descended here and initiated change from the Law to Faith, sealed with the Holy Spirit.
Gifts of Jesus to build up the body (v11-13)Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor and TeacherGifts are given to build up the body not the
individual (remember we need to humility)They should bring unity not divisionIndividuality is needed in the body, we can’t all be
hands, our very diversity is part of how we bring unity
Grow up, stop being like infantsChristians are not completed worksThey need to matureThe biggest thing is that they need to want to
matureMature Christians will not be lead astray by false
teachers etcIt involves transformation, deciding to
think/act/live a different wayA way worthy of the calling
Most Christians arrives like this
The aim is for them to leave (live) like this
Unity not uniformity
Diversity is needed
So today the end of the year, Decision timeWhat are your goals for 2013
To remain the sameTo grow more in maturity in Christ?To change how you live your life
To live a life worthy of the calling?
