GROWING UP TO THE FULL STATUE OF CHRIST

by | Sep 9, 2013 | George Runyan

Ephesians 4:13 – Growing to the measure of the stature which belongs to the fullness of Christ. Ephesians 4:13 describes precisely God’s intention for each believer. In every conceivable way, the Lord wants Christ to be revealed in us. The measure of the stature which...

ATTAINING TO A MATURE MAN

by | Sep 8, 2013 | George Runyan

Ephesians 4: 13 – Until we all attain to a mature man, to the measure of the stature which belongs to the fullness of Christ. As we continue to look deeper into these passages in Ephesians, we see that Paul is calling each believer to maturity in Christ. Christ Jesus...

THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE SON OF GOD

by | Sep 7, 2013 | George Runyan

Ephesians 4:13 – Until we attain the knowledge of the Son of God. Knowing Jesus is not simply about an initial salvation experience. It is a matter of growing in relationship with Him until we are at one with His eternal purposes. The apostle Paul came as close as any...

ATTAINING THE UNITY OF THE FAITH

by | Sep 6, 2013 | George Runyan

Ephesians 4:13 – Until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a mature man, to the measure of the stature which belongs to the fullness of Christ. The five-fold ministry gifts were given to equip God’s people until the...

GOD HAS PLACED SOME IN HIS CHURCH AS TEACHERS

by | Sep 5, 2013 | George Runyan

2 Timothy 3:10-11 – Now you followed my teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, patience, love, perseverance, persecutions, and sufferings. It is hard to know if the teaching gift is separate from the pastoral gift. Apostles, prophets, evangelists and pastors are clearly...

OVERSEERS OF THE FLOCK

by | Sep 4, 2013 | George Runyan

1 Peter 5:2 – Shepherd the flock of God among you, exercising oversight not under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to the will of God. The English word for “pastor” is only found in the Ephesians 4:11. In the Greek it is found many times. A number of different...