Ephesians 4:15

 

Ephesians 4:15

Speak the Truth in Love

Eph 4:15  But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: 

          1.     Speak the Truth in Love

a.     The most desperate need of the Church in tumultuous times is the Truth

                                               i.     What is truth?

1.     John 18:38 

                                             ii.     Truth is a Book

1.     John 17:17 

                                           iii.     A Book that reveals a Person

1.     John 14:6 

b.     The most important way to proclaim that Truth is in Love

                                               i.     The next question is how do I engage with a world that rejects that Truth?

1.     First have the compassion of Jesus

a.     Matthew 9:35-36 

2.     Be ready to teach not fight

a.     2 Timothy 2:24-26 

3.     Be sensitive to the conscience of the weaker brother

a.     1 Corinthians 8:10-13 

4.     Loving tend to those that are growing in their faith

a.     1 Thessalonians 2:7-11 

5.     Yet, always remember, that we cannot compromise

a.     Galatians 2:11-14 

         2.     Truth in Love Produces Growth

a.     Truth saves the believer

                                               i.     Romans 10:17 

b.     Truth grows the believer

                                               i.     1 Peter 2:2 

c.     Truth completes the believer

                                               i.     1 Thessalonians 2:13    

          3.     All of this is Accomplished Through the Headship of Christ

a.     Christ is the King of all and head of His Church

                                               i.     Romans 8:28-30