Ephesians: Life Together In Christ | The Goal of Maturity (4:7-16, Pt.2)

Ephesians 4:7-16

Growth in spiritual maturity is both the pathway to discovering and the end goal of exercising spiritual gifts.

Romans 12:3-5 // Colossians 1:28-29

Spiritual maturity is characterized by doctrinal and relational stability, that is, love for Jesus and His people, expressed through a life of ministry.

1 Timothy 3:14-15 // 1 Peter 2:9 // Revelation 1:5-6

“Do you know what the measure of spiritual maturity is in the Scriptures? It is not the display of spiritual emotion, or even the display of spiritual gifts, but the manifestation of spiritual fruit: love…” — Greg Koukl

6 ‘Measures’ for Maturing Disciples…

Commit to meeting often in biblical community

Hebrews 10:25

Serve their church family consistently

1 Peter 4:10

Give cheerfully and regularly to the mission of the church

2 Corinthians 9:7

Engage in ongoing opportunities for spiritual growth

2 Timothy 2:2

Lead their family to love and follow Jesus

Deuteronomy 6:5-7

Live a ‘sent’ life of making more disciples

Acts 1:8