Christ Gave Grace For Perfecting, Work, & Edifying | Lesson 102

Josh Strelecki, Pastor-Teacher conducted a reteaching of Lesson 102 from Ephesians chapter 4, verses 7 through 16, titled "Christ Gave Grace for Perfecting Work and Edifying" due to technical difficulties at church.

In this sermon, he explains the significance of Jesus Christ's ascension and the gifts given to men, emphasizing their connection to the church and the world. He also led a detailed discussion on the diversity and order of spiritual gifts, drawing from biblical passages including Romans 12, 1 Corinthians 12, 13, and 14, and Ephesians chapter 4.

He delves into the purpose of Christ's gifts, highlighting the roles of apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers in perfecting the saints, facilitating the work of the ministry, and ultimately edifying the body of Christ. He emphasized the interconnected nature of these activities, explaining that the perfecting of the saints serves as the foundation for the work of the ministry, which in turn leads to the edification of the body of Christ. Strelecki also provided a detailed analysis of the interconnectedness of spiritual gifts, administrations, and operations, drawing from 1 Corinthians 12.

Finally, Strelecki delivered a passionate discourse on the essential nature of the perfecting of the saints within the church, emphasizing that it should take precedence over pragmatic gimmicks and cultural catering. He delved into the gifts bestowed by Christ for the perfecting, work of the ministry, and edifying of the body of Christ, highlighting the ongoing nature of these aspects through a shift in mechanism via the faith and knowledge of the Son of God. Strelecki also addressed the misconception surrounding the word "till," clarifying its adverbial usage in relation to the perfecting, work, and edifying.