There are three important lessons I pick from Ephesians chapter four; first, those whom we often call the five fold ministries of the apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastors and teachers, are not the only ministers in the New testament. Their duty is to actually prepare believers to do the work of ministry. Secondly, every believer, every church, every institution that declares God as Father, Jesus as son, and have faith in him, are baptised in his name, are all part of the body of Christ. And just like the different part of the body is unique, so the different parts of the body of Christ will be unique. Paul says, it is as one part does the function that they have been assigned that the body stays healthy. No one part of the body can be healthy on it's own. No one part has the entire revelation of who God is. Lastly, we are called to live as children of light in this dark world, we must allow the Holy Spirit animate us to the point where others can see Christ in us; "Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words and slander, as well as all types of evil behaviour. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you." Ephesians 4:31-32
