Bible Text: Ephesians 4:11-15 | Preacher: Associate Pastor Keith Thompson | Series: Fruit by the Bushel

II.  The Priority of Growth (v. 13)

A.  We must have unity in the faith. (v. 13a)

Jude 3; Phil. 1:27; 2 Tim. 3:16-17

B.  We must have the knowledge of Christ. (v. 13b)

Col. 2:2; Acts 4:12

III.  The Permanance of Growth (vv. 14-15)

A. We grow through preparation.

1 Cor. 14:20; 1 John 2:19

B. We grow through precaution.  (v. 14b)

2 Pet. 2:1-2; 1 John 4:1-3

C.  We grow through perseverance. (v. 15)

1 Cor. 15:1; 2 Thess. 2:15