Christians to engage in this edification “until we all attain to the unity (ἑνότης) of the faith” (v. 13). Attain makes it sound like unity is something that we have to achieve. And while that is a popular idea, it…
Edify The World
And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, –Ephesians 4:11-12 The work of the ministry is the building up…
Church Work
And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ… —Ephesians 4:11 Thus, the work of Christ’s church is to attend…
Ministry–Church Work
And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ… —Ephesians 4:11 The function of ministry (διακονία), the central occupation of…
Peace and Christian Unity
I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain…
Least?
Of this gospel I was made a minister according to the gift of God’s grace, which was given me by the working of his power. To me, though I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was…