为教会的复兴和发展祷告（二）

以弗所书 4:15-16：「惟用爱心说诚实话，凡事长进，连于元首基督。全身都靠他联络得合式，百节各按各职，照着各体的功用彼此相助，便叫身体渐渐增长，在爱中建立自己。」

这节经文教导我们，教会的发展不仅是数量上的增长，更是质量上的成熟，我们要在基督里彼此相爱，各尽其职，互相配搭，使教会荣耀神。

问题: 《以弗所书 》4:15-16中提到的“惟用爱心说诚实话”是如何帮助教会成长的？

参考答案: 

这句话强调了爱和诚实在教会成长中的重要性。通过在爱中诚实交流，教会成员能够以建设性的方式解决冲突，增强彼此间的理解和信任。这样的交流促进了个人与集体在灵里的成熟，有助于教会在质量上的成长，而不仅仅是数量上的增加。

问题: 经文中的“全身都靠他联络得合式，百节各按各职，照着各体的功用彼此相助”如何解释教会成员的角色和重要性？

参考答案: 

这部分经文比喻基督是教会的头，而教会成员就像身体的不同部分。每个成员都有其独特的角色和职责，正如身体的不同部位各司其职。这种多样性和互相协作是教会健康运作的关键。每个成员的贡献都是重要的，他们通过各自的服侍，互相支持，共同促进教会的复兴，成长和团结。

Pray for the Revival and Growth of the Church

Ephesians 4:15-16 “Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of Him who is the head, that is, Christ. From Him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.”

This passage teaches us that the growth of the church is not just quantitative growth, but qualitative maturity, and that we are to love one another in Christ, each according to his own function, and cooperate with one another so that the church may glorify God.

Q: How does the phrase "Instead, speaking the truth in love " in Ephesians 4:15-16 help the church grow?

Reference Answer:

This statement emphasises the importance of love and honesty in church growth. By communicating honestly in love, church members are able to resolve conflicts constructively and increase understanding and trust. Such communication promotes spiritual maturity both individually and collectively and helps the church to grow in quality, not just quantity.

Q: How does the verse " From Him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work. " explain the role and importance of church members?

Reference Answer：

This part of the passage is an analogy of Christ being the head of the church and the members of the church being like the different parts of the body. Each member has a unique role and responsibility, just as the different parts of the body have their own roles. This diversity and collaboration with one another are key to the healthy functioning of the church. Each member's contribution is important, and they support each other through their individual ministries, working together for the, revival, growth and unity of the church.