Ephesians 4:7 But to every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. I. THE FUNCTION OR OFFICE OF ANY CHRISTIAN IN THE CHURCH DEPENDS UPON THE GIFT WHICH HE POSSESSES. II. THIS GIFT ORIGINATES IN THE GRACE OF CHRIST. 1. It is not merely by nature or education. 2. Nor is it the reward of desert. 3. Still less is it arbitrary or capricious. III. THEREFORE THE POSITION AND TASK DETERMINED BY THIS GRACE SHOULD BE ACCEPTED WITH GRATEFUL UNQUESTIONING OBEDIENCE. 1. Every Christian has received some gift fitting him for usefulness. 2. Loyalty and faith towards the Head of the Church demands that he should make the utmost use of it. 3. By so doing he is the more certain to receive increase of grace for further and higher service. "Every gift of the Spirit is a prophecy of greater gifts." (A. F. Muir, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.WEB: But to each one of us was the grace given according to the measure of the gift of Christ. |
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