-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)