Ephesians 4:15
Instead, as we speak the truth in love, we must grow in every respect into him, the head, Christ.
Treated in 25 passages across the library.
Where it is preached
- Men Who Tended the Flock ·
Jonathan Edwards — The Theologian Who Tended His Flock cites Ephesians 4:15
…grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ” (Ephesians 4:15, NIV). Truth and love together: that was Edwards’ pastoral vision, and it remains the…
- Men Who Tended the Flock ·
Scripture Appendix: God’s Word on the Pastoral Calling cites Ephesians 4:15
…works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Ephesians 4:15 — “Speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of…
- The Fundamental Doctrines of the Christian Faith ·
Sanctification cites Eph. 4:15
…into the same image from glory to glory, and even as from the Lord the Spirit." And in Eph. 4:15, 16, "But speaking truth in love, may grow up in all things unto him, who is the head…
- Portraits of Courage – Watchman Nee ·
Walk: Christ Lived Through Us cites Ephesians 4:15
…truth in love, may grow up in all things into him, who is the head, even Christ” (Ephesians 4:15, ASV). Truth without love can become a weapon. Love without truth becomes sentimentality.…
- Thoughts for the Quiet Hour ·
November cites Eph. iv. 15
…is our being conquerors over sin.—Mark Guy Pearse. November 8 Speaking the truth in love. Eph. iv. 15. The best way of eradicating error is to publish and practice truth.—W. Arnot. November 9…
- Rise Up, Men of God ·
Strength Under Control cites Ephesians 4:15
…last word. He listens carefully. He considers. He speaks truth, but he speaks it in love (Ephesians 4:15). A gentle man keeps his word. His yes is yes and his no is no (Matthew 5:37). He does…
- Days of Heaven Upon Earth ·
June cites Eph. iv. 15
…the meaning of the secrets of His providence. June 15 “Grow up into Him in all things” (Eph. iv. 15). Harvest is a time of ripeness. Then the fruit and grain are fully developed, both in…
- Portraits of Courage – Amy Carmichael ·
Appendix a: Lessons from the Life of Amy Carmichael cites Ephesians 4:15
…truth in love, may grow up in all things into him, who is the head, even Christ” (Ephesians 4:15, ASV). 12. Count the Cost, and Do Not Hide It Converts in caste India often lost home…
- Portraits of Courage – Amy Carmichael ·
Appendix B: Chapter-by-Chapter Study and Reflection Guide cites Ephesians 4:15
…the work, and was both doubted and confirmed. Scriptures to revisit 2 Corinthians 4:1-2; Ephesians 4:15. Reflection 1. Why do we prefer encouraging stories to true ones? 2. How would a Hindu…
- Portraits of Courage – C. T. Studd ·
Appendix B: Chapter-by-Chapter Study and Reflection Guide cites Ephesians 4:15
…it became hard to correct him. Scriptures to revisit 1 Corinthians 4:10; Colossians 4:6; Ephesians 4:15, 29. Reflection 1. What did the Crusade get right? 2. Is there a register of speech you…
- Daughters of the King – 30 Days with God for Girls – Book 2 ·
Day 12 — Speaking the Truth in Love cites Ephesians 4:15
…the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into Christ Himself, who is the head.” — Ephesians 4:15 (BSB) Sometimes girls face a tricky choice between being honest and being kind. Your…
- The Key Teachings of Catherine Booth ·
Love and Rebuke cites EPHESIANS 4:15
…the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ. EPHESIANS 4:15 Held with that caution, her teaching is a searching mirror. Most of us are far more…
- The Key Teachings of Athanasius of Alexandria ·
Athanasius Against the World cites EPHESIANS 4:15
…the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ. EPHESIANS 4:15 FOR REFLECTION AND ACTION 1. Is there a truth of the faith that is unpopular where you…
- The Key Teachings of Charles H. Spurgeon ·
The Down Grade cites EPHESIANS 4:15
…the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ. EPHESIANS 4:15 The lesson for readers is not that Spurgeon was wrong to contend. Jude tells us to…
- The Key Teachings of A. W. Tozer ·
The Church and the World cites EPHESIANS 4:15
…the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ. EPHESIANS 4:15 The prophet’s task is necessary, but it is not the only task, and a prophet who never…
- The Key Teachings of John Calvin ·
The Mother of Believers cites EPHESIANS 4:15
…the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ. EPHESIANS 4:15 FOR REFLECTION AND ACTION 1. Think of the church that nourished your faith. Give thanks…
- Our Daily Walk ·
September cites Eph 4:15
…but we must do them beautifully; not only to speak the truth, but to speak it in love (Eph 4:15); not only to give to those who need our help, but to do it graciously and joyously. We…
- Morning by Morning ·
October cites Ephesians 4:15
…Lord, and glory in the God of my salvation. October 20 “Grow up into him in all things.” (Ephesians 4:15) Many Christians remain stunted and dwarfed in spiritual things, so as to present the…
- Holiness ·
Growth cites Eph. iv. 15
…to increase in love.” (1 Thess. iii. 12.) “That ye may grow up into Him in all things.” (Eph. iv. 15.) “I pray that your love may abound more and more.” (Phil. i. 9.) “We beseech you, as ye…
- A Body of Divinity ·
A Preliminary Discourse to Catechising cites Eph 4:15
…religion, you will never grow. We are commanded ‘to grow up into the head, even Christ.’ Eph 4:15. But if we are unsettled there is no growing: ‘the plant which is continually removing…
- Institutes of the Christian Religion ·
Book 4, Chapter 6 — Of the Primacy of the Romish See cites Eph. 4:15
…to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body” (Eph. 4:15, 16). See how all men, without exception, are placed in the body, while the honour and…
- George Müller of Bristol ·
Appendix M: Church Conduct cites Eph. iv. 11-16
…the gifts of teaching or exhortation, and communion in prayer and praise. (Rom. xii. 4-8; Eph. iv. 11-16.) The manifestation of our common participation in each other's gifts cannot be fully…
- Portraits of Courage – Watchman Nee ·
Appendix B: Chapter-by-Chapter Study and Reflection Guide cites Ephesians 4:4-16
…surrendering truth or conscience. Scriptures to revisit Acts 9:4; Colossians 1:18; Ephesians 4:4-16; Romans 15:7; 1 Peter 5:1-4; Acts 5:29. Reflection 1. What does it mean practically that…
- Institutes of the Christian Religion ·
Book 4, Chapter 3 — Of the Teachers and Ministers of the Church cites Eph 4:4-16
…measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love” (Eph 4:4-16). 2. By these words he shows that the ministry of men, which God employs in governing the…
- The Key in My Hand ·
The Body of Christ cites Ephesians 4:1-16
…Scripture portions where the apostle outlines his understanding of the Body of Christ. 1. Ephesians 4:1-16 → We are challenged to walk in a manner worthy of our calling showing humility…