2013-03-24
Ephesians – Being prepared for your Calling
Steve Lane

A. Review/Introduction
First three chapters… chapter 4 though begins with being prepared for doing.
God’s glorious grace -- Eph 3:16 drawing on the riches
We cannot accomplish God’s purposes on this earth apart from being a part of...

Ephesians 4:1 – 2 Humility – ‘who are you going to please’
Division VS tension
Ephesians 4:3 – not easy... make every effort. Family
John 17: 21 – 23 As we work together in partnership and unity for the purposes of God

Ephesians 4: 4 – 6 We can have supernatural unity no matter people’s culture, background, personality etc Our unity is not based on natural affinity for one another

One body....

B. He gave gifts to men
Ephesians 4:7 No one has the full measure of all the gifts and the ability...

Unity is not all being the same – different parts of the body
Live worthy – you have been given grace, do it, move, don't sit idle – fill it up

Ephesians 4: 8 – 10
Ascending is like a victory march of conquering king

C. Church Structure
Ephesians 4: 11
Apostles – those sent out personally by Jesus.
Acts 1:21–22, Luke 6:13, Acts 9:17 1 Cor 15:7 – 8
Signs of Apostle 2 Cor 12:12 Mark 3:13 - 14
Prophets – NT Ephesians 2:20, 3:5
Evangelist - 2 Tim 4:5
Pastor-teachers – [Acts 14:23] – 1 Pet 5:2, John 21:15, Acts 20:28
Shepherd 1 Tim 5: 17 – 19, 2 Tim 2:2