How the Lord Builds the Church (Handout)
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Opening Question: Is it possible to overstate the importance of the role of the church in our lives?
Ephesians 4:11–12 “11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:”
Help each other understand the Bible.
Help each other understand the Bible.
1 Corinthians 14:1–5 “1 Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy. 2 For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries. 3 But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort. 4 He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church. 5 I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.”
When we teach the Bible in a way that can be readily understood we build up the church.
Paul commends the church for be able to admonish one another. Romans 15:14
Speak to one another with truth and grace
Speak to one another with truth and grace
The Bible tells us how we are to share this truth. We are to share to share truth in love. Ephesians 4:15
Our words one to another minister grace to the hearer. Ephesians 4:29
Live a life of service to others
Live a life of service to others
Romans 15:2–3 “2 Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification. 3 For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me.”
“They love one another. They never fail to help widows. They save orphans from those who would hurt them. If they have something, they give freely to the one who has nothing. If they see an immigrant, they take him into their homes and rejoice over him as a brother.” - Greek philosopher Aristides attempting to explain Christianity to Roman Emperor Hadrian in 125 AD.
We live in a world so unapologetic ally selfish that consider others is revolutionary
Jesus came to serve. In following Him we will often stop to serve one of His other followers. Matthew 20:28