Grace in Action, Pt. 2

Grace in Action (Part 2) (Ephesians 4:11–13) 

Introduction/Review: 

Four Actions of God’s Grace in Practice within Christ’s Body: 

1. Grace Personified (vs. 11) The people Christ gave the church.
2. Grace Transmitted (vs. 12) The equipping of the saints for works of service.
3. Grace Completed (vs. 13) A mature man. The fullness of Christ.

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4. Grace Implemented (vss. 14–16) 

Three Descriptions of Grace Implemented: 

A. The Right Doctrine (vs. 14) 

1 Corinthians 14:20 

1 Corinthians 3:1–3 

Hebrews 5:14 

Ephesians 6:10–11

B. The Right Method (vs. 15) 

1 Corinthians 13:4–7 

2 Corinthians 2:4 

Colossians 3:16 

1 Thessalonians 5:14 

Matthew 18:5 

Ephesians 3:18; 5:1–2; 2 Corinthians 5:14–15 

Ephesians 4:20–21 

C. The Right Connections (vs. 16) 

Ephesians 2:21 

Colossians 2:18–19 

Ephesians 3:7 

Proverbs 18:13 

Romans 12:4–5 

Ephesians 1:4