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Ephesians 4:13-16

Ephesians4:13-16

13tillweallcometotheunityofthe

faithandoftheknowledgeofthe

SonofGod,toaperfectman,tothe

measureofthestatureofthe

fullnessofChrist;

14thatweshouldnolongerbe

children,tossedtoandfroandcarried

aboutwitheverywindofdoctrine,by

thetrickeryofmen,inthecunning

craftinessofdeceitfulplotting,

15but,speakingthetruthinlove,may

growupinallthingsintoHimwhois

thehead-Christ-

16fromwhomthewholebody,joined

andknittogetherbywhateveryjoint

supplies,accordingtotheeffective

workingbywhicheverypartdoesits

share,causesgrowthofthebodyfor

theedifyingofitselfinlove.

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Pray

13tillweallcometotheunityofthe

faithandoftheknowledgeofthe

SonofGod,toaperfectman,tothe

measureofthestatureofthe

fullnessofChrist;

14thatweshouldnolongerbe

children,tossedtoandfroandcarried

aboutwitheverywindofdoctrine,by

thetrickeryofmen,inthecunning

craftinessofdeceitfulplotting,

1.   Mature in Christ

Growth = Dynamic movement…

...Development...

15but,speakingthetruthinlove,may

growupinallthingsintoHimwhois

thehead-Christ-

2.   Speak Truth in

Not just being candid/honest

So that all we are will be…

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Real creates boundaries

for our protection.

16fromwhomthewholebody,joined

andknittogetherbywhateveryjoint

supplies,accordingtotheeffective

workingbywhicheverypartdoesits

share,causesgrowthofthebodyfor

theedifyingofitselfinlove.

Church = dynamic, growing organism.

Everyone has something to contribute!

God is an artist...

...He creates masterpieces!

“Discipleship is not a system of conformity but a process of unleashing the creative potential in each person.”

Erwin McManus – Artisan Soul

Yourstorymaybe...

Amess

Butthat’sjustthestartof...

Amessage

AmessIn our world today, people must often first see the transforming power of Jesus’ lordship, and

then they will learn the way of faith…

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If our faith does not transform our lives to reflect Jesus Christ, no one will listen to us. If we do not find creative ways both to point to & exhibit the radical, shocking, & subversive love of Christ, no one will pay any attention…

Ephesians 4:13-16