Tutorial		Previous|Quit Tutorial |Next God's Final Exam for the Church Paul's letter to the Ephesian church established criteria for a Christian influence in this world. The standards apply to individual Christians and to the church as a body. In Ephesians 4 there are touchstones against which the church is to measure its ministry. We might call this passage, "God's Final Exam for the Church." As ministers to God's people, we must ask ourselves these probing and sometimes uncomfortable questions... What of eternal significance happens in the life of a person while in the care of your church? (Ephesians 4:11) What percentage of your members are involved in ministry? (Ephesians 4:12) Do your members' ministries result in the spiritual growth of faith, knowledge, and maturity? (Ephesians 4:13) Do the lifestyles of your members reflect the principles and character of Christ? (Ephesians 4:13) What percentage of your members are easily shaken in their faith and vulnerable to deceitful schemes? (Ephesians 4:14) Do your members mutually edify and build up one another? (Ephesians 4:16) Is there spiritual and numerical growth in your church? (Ephesians 4:15) It is not enough to win converts; we must build disciples whose spiritual gifts are developed and dedicated to carrying out the Great Commission. If we do not build people, we will fail the examination.   Previous|Quit Tutorial |Next
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