Ephesians 4:12

Gifted Leaders Bring The Church To Maturity

¹¹ And he gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, ¹² to equip the saints for the work of service, for the building up of the body of Christ; ¹³ until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to become mature, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.

All Things

Body of Christ

Son of God

Unity of the Faith

Christ

Messiah

1 Corinthians 12:27

Now you are the body of Christ, and individually members of it.

Ephesians 1:23

which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all.

Ephesians 4:16

from whom the whole body, being joined and held together by what every joint supplies, according to the proper working of each part, causes the growth of the body and builds itself up in love.

Ephesians 4:29

Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building others up according to the need of the moment, that it may impart grace to those who hear.

Luke 22:32

But I have prayed for you, that your faith may not fail; and when you have turned again, strengthen your brethren."

John 21:15-17

When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord; you know that I love you." He said to him, "Feed my lambs."

Acts 1:17

For he was counted among us and received his share in this ministry."

Acts 1:25

to take the place in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas turned aside, to go to his own place."

Acts 9:31

So the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria enjoyed peace and was built up; and going on in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it continued to increase.

Acts 11:23

When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts;

Acts 14:22-23

strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and saying, "Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God."

Acts 20:24

But I do not consider my life of any account nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.

Acts 20:28

Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which he purchased with the blood of his Own.

Romans 12:7

if service, let us use it in our serving; he who teaches, in his teaching;

Romans 14:19

Let us therefore pursue what makes for peace and for mutual edification.

Romans 15:2

Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.

Romans 15:14

I myself am satisfied about you, my brethren, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, and able to instruct one another.

Romans 15:29

And I know that when I come to you, I shall come in the fullness of the blessing of Christ.

1 Corinthians 4:1-2

This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.

1 Corinthians 12:7

But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.

1 Corinthians 14:4-5

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

1 Corinthians 14:12

So it is with you; since you are eager for spiritual gifts, strive to excel in building up the church.

1 Corinthians 14:14

For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unfruitful.

1 Corinthians 14:26

What is the outcome then, brethren? When you come together, each one has a hymn, or a teaching, or a revelation, or a tongue, or an interpretation. Let all things be done for edification.

2 Corinthians 3:8

will not the ministry of the Spirit be even more glorious?

2 Corinthians 4:1

Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we do not lose heart.

2 Corinthians 5:18

All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation;

2 Corinthians 6:3

We put no stumbling block in anyone's path, so that our ministry will not be discredited.

2 Corinthians 7:1

Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

2 Corinthians 12:19

Have you been thinking all along that we have been defending ourselves before you? It is in the sight of God that we have been speaking in Christ, and all for your upbuilding, beloved.

2 Corinthians 13:9

For we are glad when we are weak and you are strong. What we pray for is your perfection.

Ephesians 4:4

There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call,

Philippians 1:25-26

Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith,

Philippians 3:12-18

Not that I have already obtained this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.

Colossians 1:24

Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I do my share for the sake of his body, which is the church, in filling up what is lacking in Christ's afflictions.

Colossians 1:28

We proclaim him, admonishing every man and teaching every man with all wisdom, so that we may present every man complete in Christ.

Colossians 4:17

Say to Archippus, "See to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you may fulfill it."

1 Thessalonians 5:11-14

Therefore encourage one another and build up one another, just as you also are doing.

1 Timothy 1:12

I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, because he considered me faithful, appointing me to his service.

2 Timothy 4:5

But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

2 Timothy 4:11

Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful to me in my ministry.

Hebrews 6:1

Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,

Hebrews 13:17

Obey your leaders and submit to them; for they are keeping watch over your souls, as men who will have to give account. Let them do this with joy, and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.