Applying The Gifts Given

Summary

The sermon emphasizes the all-inclusive nature of Christianity, highlighting that God's salvation is complete and the church's role is to perfect and edify the saints through the gifts given by Christ. The preacher explains that the church is not responsible for making children of God but for raising and discipling them, helping believers grow spiritually until Christ is fully formed in them. The gifts of apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers work together to equip the church for ministry and to nurture believers in their faith. The message calls for understanding the church's purpose and diligently using the gifts God has provided to build up the body of Christ.