Ephesians 4:7

 

Ephesians 4:7

The Gift of Christ

 

Eph 4:7  But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. 

 

         1.     What are the Gifts That God the Father Gives Through His Son Jesus?

a.     Every individual gets a gift

                                               i.     The gift should not make us prideful

1.     Romans 12:3-5 

                                             ii.     Each gift is unique and special

1.     Romans 12:6-8 

                                           iii.     Each gift is for the benefit of our fellow believers

1.     1 Peter 4:10 

b.     It is Christ that gives the gifts

                                               i.     No man can give out these gifts because Christ is the sole head of the Church

1.     Matthew 23:8-10 

c.     Every individual gets a unique portion of the gifts

                                               i.     The gifts are to be profitable for all

1.     1 Corinthians 12:7-11 

                                             ii.     There is no hierarchy to be found in the gifts

1.     1 Corinthians 12:27-31 

                                           iii.     The sum point of all the gifts is a love for one another

1.       1 Corinthians 13:1-2