1) Having seen the Graces of Unity (vs 1-3), the Ground of Unity (vs 4-6), we
come now to the Gifts of Unity (vs 7-16)
2) Three Lists
- (Ephesians 4:11)
- (Romans 12:3-8)
- (I Corinthians 12:4-11)
I. The Diversity of the Body (4:7)
- Not carbon copies of each other.
- Each a part (I Corinthians 12:12-31)
- Each given a grace to live holy.
II. The Diversity of the Gifts (4:8-11)
- Received through Covenant (Psalm 68:18)
- Explanation (Ephesians 4:9-10)
- The gifts to the Church (Ephesians 4:11)
III. The Diversity of Purpose (4:12-16)
- For Spiritual Maturity (vs 12-13)
- For Spiritual Stability (vs 14)
- For Spiritual Strength (vs 15-16)
Blessed Hope
A Continuing Ministry of Milford Cecil