Ephesians 4:16
From him the whole body is joined and held together by every ligament that supplies it. As each part does its own work, the body grows and builds itself up in love.
Treated in 13 passages across the library.
Where it is preached
- Portraits of Courage – Watchman Nee ·
Walk: Christ Lived Through Us cites Ephesians 4:16
…every joint supplieth, according to the working in due measure of each several part” (Ephesians 4:16, ASV). Nee loved the word supply. Christian relationships are not merely administrative…
- Feasting at the table ·
A Body and a Building cites Eph 4:16
…of each part, causes the growth of the body for the building up of itself in love.” Eph 4:16). Consider the unity that exists between the Father and the Son. How do I contribute my…
- The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit ·
The Baptism with the Holy Spirit cites Ephesians 4:16
…some function to perform in that body. The body grows by that “joined and held together” (Ephesians 4:16), and to each least significant joint, the Holy Spirit conveys power to perform the…
- Rise Up, Men of God ·
Men in the Church cites Ephesians 4:16
…Bring a meal to the bereaved family. The body is built up when every part does its work (Ephesians 4:16). Honor your pastors. Hebrews says, "Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their…
- The Key Teachings of Dietrich Bonhoeffer ·
Christ Existing as Community cites EPHESIANS 4:16
…measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love. EPHESIANS 4:16 FOR REFLECTION AND ACTION 1. Think of the congregation you belong to. Is it, in your…
- Institutes of the Christian Religion ·
Book 2, Chapter 13 — Christ Clothed with the True Substance of Human Nature cites Eph. 4:16
…body is “fitly joined together, and compacted by that which every joint supplieth,” (Eph. 4:16). Nay, in no other way could it hold true as is said, that the Spirit was given to him…
- The Key Teachings of Watchman Nee ·
The Body of Christ cites EPHESIANS 4:16
…measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love. EPHESIANS 4:16 The end of independence The practical force of the Body doctrine, in Nee’s hands, was the…
- Sermons on Several Occasions ·
On God’s Vineyard cites Eph. 4:16
…every joint supplieth, maketh increase of the body to the edifying of itself in love.” (Eph. 4:16.) 6. That this may be the more effectually done, they have another excellent help, in the…
- Holiness ·
Sanctification cites Ephes. iv. 16
…fresh applications to Christ. He is the Head from which every member must be supplied. (Ephes. iv. 16.) To live the life of daily faith in the Son of God, and to be daily drawing out of His…
- 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…