Ephesians 4:12

Gifted Leaders Bring The Church To Maturity

¹¹ And He personally gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, ¹² for the training of the saints in the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ, ¹³ until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of God’s Son, growing into a mature man with a stature measured by Christ’s fullness.

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 individual members of it.

Ephesians 1:23

which is His body, the fullness of the One who fills all things in every way.

Ephesians 4:16

From Him the whole body, fitted and knit together by every supporting ligament, promotes the growth of the body for building up itself in love by the proper working of each individual part.

Ephesians 4:29

No foul language is to come from your mouth, but only what is good for building up someone in need, so that it gives grace to those who hear.

Luke 22:32

But I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And you, when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”

John 21:15-17

When they had eaten breakfast, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me more than these?”

“Yes, Lord,” he said to Him, “You know that I love You.”

“Feed My lambs,” He told him.

Acts 1:17

For he was one of our number and was allotted a share in this ministry.”

Acts 1:25

to take the place in this apostolic service that Judas left to go to his own place.”

Acts 9:31

So the church throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace, being built up and walking in the fear of the Lord and in the encouragement of the Holy Spirit, and it increased in numbers.

Acts 11:23

When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged all of them to remain true to the Lord with a firm resolve of the heart,

Acts 14:22-23

strengthening the disciples by encouraging them to continue in the faith and by telling them, “It is necessary to pass through many troubles on our way into the kingdom of God.”

Acts 20:24

But I count my life of no value to myself, so that I may finish my course and the ministry I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of God’s grace.

Acts 20:28

Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock that the Holy Spirit has appointed you to as overseers, to shepherd the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood.

Romans 12:7

if service, in service;
if teaching, in teaching;

Romans 14:19

So then, we must pursue what promotes peace and what builds up one another.

Romans 15:2

Each one of us must please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.

Romans 15:14

My brothers, I myself am convinced about you that you also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, and able to instruct one another.

Romans 15:29

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

1 Corinthians 4:1-2

A person should consider us in this way: as servants of Christ and managers of God’s mysteries.

1 Corinthians 12:7

A demonstration of the Spirit is given to each person to produce what is beneficial:

1 Corinthians 14:4-5

The person who speaks in another language builds himself up, but he who prophesies builds up the church.

1 Corinthians 14:12

So also you—since you are zealous for spiritual gifts, seek to excel in building up the church.

1 Corinthians 14:14

For if I pray in another language, my spirit prays, but my understanding is unfruitful.

1 Corinthians 14:26

What then is the conclusion, brothers? Whenever you come together, each one has a psalm, a teaching, a revelation, another language, or an interpretation. All things must be done for edification.

2 Corinthians 3:8

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

2 Corinthians 4:1

Therefore, since we have this ministry because we were shown mercy, we do not give up.

2 Corinthians 5:18

Everything is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation:

2 Corinthians 6:3

We give no opportunity for stumbling to anyone, so that the ministry will not be blamed.

2 Corinthians 7:1

Therefore, dear friends, since we have such promises, let us cleanse ourselves from every impurity of the flesh and spirit, completing our sanctification in the fear of God.

2 Corinthians 12:19

You have thought all along that we were defending ourselves to you. No, in the sight of God we are speaking in Christ, and everything, dear friends, is for building you up.

2 Corinthians 13:9

In fact, we rejoice when we are weak and you are strong. We also pray that you become fully mature.

Ephesians 4:4

There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to one hope at your calling—

Philippians 1:25-26

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

Philippians 3:12-18

Not that I have already reached the goal or am already fully mature, but I make every effort to take hold of it because I also have been taken hold of by Christ Jesus.

Colossians 1:24

Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and I am completing in my flesh what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for His body, that is, the church.

Colossians 1:28

We proclaim Him, warning and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone mature in Christ.

Colossians 4:17

And tell Archippus, “Pay attention to the ministry you have received in the Lord, so that you can accomplish it.”

1 Thessalonians 5:11-14

Therefore encourage one another and build each other up as you are already doing.

1 Timothy 1:12

I give thanks to Christ Jesus our Lord who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, appointing me to the ministry—

2 Timothy 4:5

But as for you, be serious about everything, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

2 Timothy 4:11

Only Luke is with me. Bring Mark with you, for he is useful to me in the ministry.

Hebrews 6:1

Therefore, leaving the elementary message about the Messiah, let us go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, faith in God,

Hebrews 13:17

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls as those who will give an account, so that they can do this with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you.