Ephesians 4:12

Gifted Leaders Bring The Church To Maturity

¹¹ And He Himself appointed some to be Apostles, some to be Prophets, some to be evangelists, some to be pastors and teachers, ¹² in order fully to equip His people for the work of serving--for the building up of Christ's body-- ¹³ till we all of us arrive at oneness in faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God, and at mature manhood and the stature of full-grown men in Christ.

All Things

Body of Christ

Son of God

Unity of the Faith

Christ

Messiah

1 Corinthians 12:27

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

Ephesians 1:23

the completeness of Him who everywhere fills the universe with Himself.

Ephesians 4:16

Dependent on Him, the whole body--its various parts closely fitting and firmly adhering to one another-- grows by the aid of every contributory link, with power proportioned to the need of each individual part, so as to build itself up in a spirit of love.

Ephesians 4:29

Let no unwholesome words ever pass your lips, but let all your words be good for benefiting others according to the need of the moment, so that they may be a means of blessing to the hearers.

Luke 22:32

But *I* have prayed for *you* that your faith may not fail, and you, when at last you have come back to your true self, must strengthen your brethren."

John 21:15-17

When they had finished breakfast, Jesus asked Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these others do?" "Yes, Master," was his answer; "you know that you are dear to me." "Then feed my lambs," replied Jesus.

Acts 1:17

For Judas was reckoned as one of our number, and a share in this ministry was allotted to him."

Acts 1:25

to occupy the place in this ministry and Apostleship from which Judas through transgression fell, in order to go to his own place."

Acts 9:31

The Church, however, throughout the whole of Judaea, Galilee and Samaria, had peace and was spiritually built up; and grew in numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and receiving encouragement from the Holy Spirit.

Acts 11:23

On getting there he was delighted to see the grace which God had bestowed; and he encouraged them all to remain, with fixed resolve, faithful to the Lord.

Acts 14:22-23

Everywhere they strengthened the disciples by encouraging them to hold fast to the faith, and warned them saying, "It is through many afflictions that we must make our way into the Kingdom of God."

Acts 20:24

But even the sacrifice of my life I count as nothing, if only I may perfect my earthly course, and be faithful to the duty which the Lord Jesus has entrusted to me of proclaiming, as of supreme importance, the Good News of God's grace.

Acts 20:28

"Take heed to yourselves and to all the flock among which the Holy Spirit has placed you to take the oversight for Him and act as shepherds to the Church of God, which He has bought with His own blood.

Romans 12:7

if it is the gift of administration, let the administrator exercise a sound judgement in his duties.

Romans 14:19

Therefore let us aim at whatever makes for peace and mutual upbuilding of character.

Romans 15:2

Let each of us endeavour to please his fellow Christian, aiming at a blessing calculated to build him up.

Romans 15:14

But as to you, brethren, I am convinced-- yes, I Paul am convinced--that, even apart from my teaching, you are already full of goodness of heart, and enriched with complete Christian knowledge, and are also competent to instruct one another.

Romans 15:29

and I know that when I come to you it will be with a vast amount of blessing from Christ.

1 Corinthians 4:1-2

As for us Apostles, let any one take this view of us--we are Christ's officers, and stewards of God's secret truths.

1 Corinthians 12:7

But to each of us a manifestation of the Spirit has been granted for the common good.

1 Corinthians 14:4-5

He who speaks in an unknown tongue does good to himself, but he who prophesies does good to the Church.

1 Corinthians 14:12

Therefore, seeing that you are ambitious for spiritual gifts, seek to excel in them so as to benefit the Church.

1 Corinthians 14:14

For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prays, but my understanding is barren.

1 Corinthians 14:26

What then, brethren? Whenever you assemble, there is not one of you who is not ready either with a song of praise, a sermon, a revelation, a 'tongue,' or an interpretation. Let everything be done with a view to the building up of faith and character.

2 Corinthians 3:8

will not the service of the Spirit be far more glorious?

2 Corinthians 4:1

Therefore, being engaged in this service and being mindful of the mercy which has been shown us, we are not cowards.

2 Corinthians 5:18

And all this is from God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Christ, and has appointed us to serve in the ministry of reconciliation.

2 Corinthians 6:3

We endeavour to give people no cause for stumbling in anything, lest the work we are doing should fall into discredit.

2 Corinthians 7:1

Having therefore these promises, beloved friends, let us purify ourselves from all defilement of body and of spirit, and secure perfect holiness through the fear of God.

2 Corinthians 12:19

You are imagining, all this time, that we are making our defense at your bar. In reality it is as in God's presence and in communion with Christ that we speak; but, dear friends, it is all with a view to your progress in goodness.

2 Corinthians 13:9

and it is a joy to us when we are powerless, but you are strong. This we also pray for--the perfecting of your characters.

Ephesians 4:4

There is but one body and but one Spirit, as also when you were called you had one and the same hope held out to you.

Philippians 1:25-26

I am convinced of this, and I know that I shall remain, and shall go on working side by side with you all, to promote your progress and joy in the faith;

Philippians 3:12-18

I do not say that I have already won the race or have already reached perfection. But I am pressing on, striving to lay hold of the prize for which also Christ has laid hold of me.

Colossians 1:24

Now I can find joy amid my sufferings for you, and I fill up in my own person whatever is lacking in Christ's afflictions on behalf of His Body, the Church.

Colossians 1:28

Him we preach, admonishing every one and instructing every one, with all possible wisdom, so that we may bring every one into God's presence, made perfect through Christ.

Colossians 4:17

And tell Archippus to discharge carefully the duties devolving upon him as a servant of the Lord.

1 Thessalonians 5:11-14

Therefore encourage one another, and let each one help to strengthen his friend, as in fact you do.

1 Timothy 1:12

I am thankful to Him who made me strong--even Christ Jesus our Lord--because He has judged me to be faithful and has put me into His service,

2 Timothy 4:5

But as for you, you must exercise habitual self-control, and not live a self-indulgent life, but do the duty of an evangelist and fully discharge the obligations of your office.

2 Timothy 4:11

Luke is the only friend I now have with me. Call for Mark on your way and bring him with you, for he is a great help to me in my ministry.

Hebrews 6:1

Therefore leaving elementary instruction about the Christ, let us advance to mature manhood and not be continually re-laying a foundation of repentance from lifeless works and of faith in God,

Hebrews 13:17

Obey your leaders and be submissive to them. For they are keeping watch over your souls as those who will have to give account; that they may do this with joy and not with lamentation. For that would be of no advantage to you.