A Call To Christian Maturity

Ephesians 4:11-16 | Sermon Resources | 22 May 2022

Summary

In the sermon this week Pastor Billy unpacks Paul’s call for the church to build itself up in love in order to grow into “mature manhood.”  We will consider both a vision for Christian maturity and our role in the process.

Discussion Questions

  1. What most struck you in the sermon this week? 
  2. Of all that Paul says in this passage about Christian maturity what do you find most compelling?  How so? 
  3. How might this passage be encouraging to someone who is feeling stuck in their spiritual walk?
  4. Paul names 3 things in verse 14 that can toss us off course: the wind of doctrine, human cunning, and deceitful schemes.  What are some examples of these things for us today?
  5. What does it practically look like to “speak the truth” in love?  What pitfalls might we need to avoid?
  6. Share a time when someone loved you enough to speak the truth in love?  What happened?  What was the result?
  7. Paul says in verse 15 that the body grows “when each part is working properly.” What does say about the necessity of our individual contribution to the growth of the body?
  8. What is one thing you will do as as result to studying this passage?

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