Ephesians, Chapter 4a Bible Study

Bible study topics in Ephesians, Chapter 4a cover unity, gifts, ministry and speaking truth in love. The questions are designed for personal or group inductive style Bible study and discussion.

Ephesians, Chapter 4a Bible Study

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Ephesians 4:1-16:

1. How do you feel we can live a life worthy of our calling?

2. Why would unity of the Spirit require effort?

3. Try to reconcile the fact that there is only one Lord with the fact that today, thousands of organizations call themselves Christian and avoid the others.

4. What is the purpose of the gifts (vs 11)?

5. If you know anyone with one of these titles, do you see them preparing others for works of ministry or performing those works, themselves?

6. Who is supposed to be performing works of ministry? How does this relate to you and your life?

7. According to vs 12-13, how do we know when our works of ministry are done? How will you know you no longer have to work on improving yourself?

8. Give some examples you've seen of Christian "infants" being tossed by false teachings and men's craftiness. Give some examples of how you've been tossed.

9. Is there any time that love justifies not speaking the truth?

10. Do you feel it's possible for us to grow up in Christ if we don't speak the truth? Why/why not?

11. What does work have to do with the body of Christ being built up?

12. What is the impact of members of the body relying on others to do their work? Should you allow Pastors, Evangelists, etc. to do the work you were called to do?