Ephesians
4:16
The
Body of Christ
Eph 4:16 From whom the whole body
fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth,
according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh
increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.
1. From
the Whole Body Fitly Joined Together – Nervous System
a. Jesus
is the brain of the Church from which flows all of life – the body cannot live long
without the head
i. Colossians 2:16-19
2. Compacted
– Skeleton
a. Without
all the parts of the skeleton working in perfect harmony the body is unable to
move forward. Unity around the core essential doctrines is vitally important for
the health of the Church
i. Ephesians 4:3-6
3. By
That Which Every Joint Supplies – Circulatory System
a. This
could be better translated as the connection through which supply is carried
i. Every
part of the body is essential and therefore in need of equal care, be careful
not to neglect the less attractive members of the body.
1.
1 Corinthians
12:23-27
ii. Jesus
gives equal supply to all the members
1.
John
15:5
4. According
to the Effectual Working in the Measure of Every Part – Respiratory System
a. The
respiratory system is what gives oxygen to every part of the body. The spread
of the Word of God into the body is what gives life to the church, conversely if
you take away the Word of God from the Church she dies.
i. 1 Thessalonians 2:13
5. Making
Increase of the Body unto the Edifying of itself in Love – Digestive System
a. Love
is the food which grows the Church. She may be able to survive for a time
without it, but she cannot last long…
i. John 13:34-35
ii. Revelation 2:4-5
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