8 This is why he says: “He ascends into the heavenly heights    taking his many captured ones with him,[c]    and gifts were given to men.”[d]. And their calling is to nurture and prepare all the holy believers to do their own works of ministry, and as they do this they will enlarge and build up the body of Christ. Make sure they are honorable, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, and we will give them the responsibility of this crucial ministry of serving. I know what it means to lack, and I know what it means to experience overwhelming abundance. 32 But instead be kind[s] and affectionate toward one another. And every member has been given divine gifts to contribute to the growth of all; and as these gifts operate effectively throughout the whole body, we are built up and made perfect in love. Our Divine Calling. Denomination: Other Ephesians 4:12 TPT And their calling is to nurture and prepare all the holy believers to do their own works of ministry, and as they do this they will enlarge and build up the body of Christ. And then our immaturity will end! (In Ephesians 2:1, both are used. Previous | Index | Next >> "THE EPISTLE TO THE EPHESIANS" Chapter Four OBJECTIVES IN STUDYING THE CHAPTER 1) To see the importance of walking in unity and purity 2) To appreciate the gifts Christ has given the church for our edification, and the need for each one to do their share SUMMARY Beginning with this chapter and proceeding through the rest of the epistle, Paul exhorts the Ephesians … 16 For his “body” has been formed in his image and is closely joined together and constantly connected as one. (Mark 4:3–9; Mathew 11:29; 1 Timothy 4:12 TPT) Walk through your neighborhood praying for your neighbors to have ears to hear the truth. 9 He “ascended” means that he returned to heaven, after he had first descended from the heights of heaven, even descending as far as the lowest parts of the earth. For his “body” has been formed in his image and is closely joined together and constantly connected as one. Grow up into Christ Ephesians 4:16 Summary: Function of the Church Ephesians 4:14-16 Bible Study Questions We have seen that the problems the 1st century Christians faced were the same problems we face today, and the world in which they lived was essentially the world in which we live. Paul calls these “grace” and” gifts” in Ephesians 4. 27 Don’t give the slanderous accuser, the Devil, an opportunity to manipulate you! 2 With tender humility and quiet patience, always demonstrate gentleness and generous love toward one another, especially toward those who may try your patience. 3 Be faithful to guard the sweet harmony of the Holy Spirit among you in the bonds of peace, 4 being one body and one spirit, as you were all called into the same glorious hope of divine destiny. The Passion Translation Bible is a new, heart-level translation that expresses God’s fiery heart of love to this generation using Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic manuscripts, merging the emotion and life-changing truth of God’s Word.. God longs to have his Word expressed in every language in a way that unlocks the passion of his heart. 6 Children, if you want to be wise, listen to your parents and do what they tell you, and the Lord [] will help you. 3 Be faithful to guard the sweet harmony of the Holy Spirit among you in the … Copyright © 2017 by BroadStreet Publishing® Group, LLC. 19 Because of spiritual apathy, they surrender their lives to lewdness, impurity, and sexual obsession. Ephesians Prayer Guide – Day 15 We have all been given new identities, yet so often we allow ourselves to be identified with things other than Jesus (our past, our failures, our children, our marriage, our job, our things…).