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NASB | Ephesians 4:12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ephesians 4:12 [and He did this] to fully equip and perfect the saints (God's people) for works of service, to build up the body of Christ [the church]; |
Bible Question:
Very few Christians share their faith in Jesus Christ. What is one way you share you faith in Jesus Christ with others the Lord has directed you to. Do you ask The Lord to direct you to someone to share Jesus Christ during your day? Would you be willing to ask the Lord to bring someone into your life to share Jesus Christ with today? |
Bible Answer: In most churches Eph 4:12 is rarely if ever the focal point of the church as it should be. Most Christians are not equipped to by the ministry gifts to do the work of the Lord. Most Christians expect to be encouraged, convicted, entertained, emotionally effected but rarely are they seeking to be equipped. The best testimony is open acknowledgement of being in Christ and the life we live. Today too many Christians allow their life to defeat any testimony, any attempt to share Jesus. Rome was not won to Christ by preaching or evangelism. It was won by how Christians lived and died in the persecution. |