Scripture makes a clear and bold statement: Jesus is the perfect man … and everything is measured against the standard of Christ.
This is a profound reality for the Church (the body of Christ)—for it means that Jesus and His Word is the standard for growth and maturity as the Church. We must be measured against Him.
In this study of Ephesians 4:13, we investigate the primary goal for the body of Christ and discover the only way it is possible to live such an impossible life.
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Key Passage: Ephesians 4:1-3
Therefore I, the prisoner in the Lord, exhort you to walk worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, being diligent to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
– Ephesians 4:1–3
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In Our Next Study Together …
I invite you to join me on this journey from the book of Ephesians to discover God’s eternal purpose, His plan for your
- The focus of our next study: Ephesians 4:7
- We are going to dive into the concept of Jesus giving us the gift of grace and what purpose His grace serves in our lives.
- I encourage you to read through Ephesians a couple of times this week and focus specifically on Ephesians 4.
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About NRJohnson
NRJohnson (Nathan Johnson) has an overwhelming passion for Jesus, the Gospel, and Studying God’s Word. He is a writer, teacher, and communicator who helps other believers understand and apply the Bible as they grow and mature in their faith—desiring that they gain greater intimacy with Christ, experience the victorious Christian life, and transform the world through the power of the indwelling Holy Spirit. Read more about him here.
About the Ephesians Bible Study series
This Bible Study series in Ephesians is a Christ-centered practical in-depth verse-by-verse study of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. Join Nathan Johnson as he expositionally preaches from this incredible book — which will help you grow in your faith, gain greater intimacy with Jesus, and understand how to study God’s Word.
