(Ephesians 4:1-16) Looking healthy is not necessarily being healthy. THE NATURE OF THE CHURCH (Ephesians 4:1-10) Worthy Walkers (Walk in a manner worthy verse 1) Ascended Attitudes. (Humility, gentleness, patience, bearing with love) Singular Essentials (united in peace in one body, Spirit, Hope, Lord, faith, baptism, God and Father of all, who is over, through, and in all.) Grace is given to accomplish because of Christ THE GIFTED TO THE CHURCH (Ephesians 4:11-16) People with these are given Apostles - to continue progress in growth starting in new places Prophets - Applying truth to error Evangelists - To spread the gospel Shepherds - care for the saints Teachers - to learn doctrine Given to equips the saints, not do the work THE RESULTS OF THE GIFTED MESSENGERS Equipped Saints - Who know the truth and can communicate that truth Working Saints - Who know how and what to do Body Builder Saints - Encourage, teach, train believers United Saints - guards fellowship Mature Manhood (Adulthood) - Unshakeable saints Knowledge of God - Discipline Fullness of Christ Not tossed Truth Speakers Held together by Christ The Body Joined Every part working Conclusion: Let humility, gentleness, patience and love guide your daily life. What has God gifted you with to equip the saints? What are you doing to provide a healthy Calvary for the next generation?