What does the Bible say about edification?
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The Bible teaches that believers are to build one another up in truth, love, and maturity, so that Christ's church grows into faithful unity under Him. Christ gives pastors and teachers to equip the saints for ministry and to strengthen the body toward mature faith, as Ephesians 4:11-16 explains. Each member has a needed part, contributing to the church's growth in love. Spiritual gifts, especially speech, should aim at edification rather than self-display, according to 1 Corinthians 14:3-5, 12. Christian authority likewise exists not to dominate but to build up God's people, as Paul says in 2 Corinthians 10:8 and 13:10. Knowledge without love can inflate, but love builds up (1 Corinthians 8:1).
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- Described Ephesians 4:12-16
- Is the object of
- The ministerial office Ephesians 4:11; Ephesians 4:12
- Ministerial gifts 1 Corinthians 14:3-5; 1 Corinthians 14:12
- Ministerial authority 2 Corinthians 10:8; 2 Corinthians 13:10
- The Church’s union in Christ Ephesians 4:16
- The gospel, the instrument of Acts 20:32
- Love leads to 1 Corinthians 8:1
- Exhortation to Jude 1:20; Jude 1:21
- Mutual, commanded Romans 14:19; 1 Thessalonians 5:11
- All to be done to 2 Corinthians 12:19; Ephesians 4:29
- Use self-denial to promote, in others 1 Corinthians 10:23; 1 Corinthians 10:33
- The peace of the Church favours Acts 9:31
- Foolish questions opposed to 1 Timothy 1:4
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