Christ-Glorifying Edification

-Edification in the church is the work of God
-Edification in the church is for the work of God

1. Edification (building up) in the Church leads to Unity (v. 13a) (Hebrews 10:24-25, Romans 12:10)
     A. In our faith
     B. In our knowledge of Christ
2. Edification in the Church leads to Maturity (v. 13b-16)
     A. Immaturity leads to destruction (v. 14) (Ephesians 6:11)
     B. Maturity leads to Christ-likeness (v. 15-16) (Colossians 3:16)
     Application: Do not be child-like, but be with the body and listen to the loving truths
       1. Christ is the goal of maturity (v. 13b, 15) (Phillipians 1:6)
       2. Christ is the source of maturity (v. 16)