Why equip?
1. God is on a mission. (Romans 10:9; 2 Peter 3:9)
2. God has chosen us to join Him on mission. (John 15:16; Ephesians 1:4)
· Every person has a specific role.
· Every person has specific gifts.
3. God equips us for the mission. (Ephesians 4:7-12)
· Through the Holy Spirit
· Through other people
4. God equips us for a purpose. (Ephesians 4:12-16)
· So the Body of Christ may be built up.
· So we can become like Christ.
-So we will not be fooled.
-So we are able to speak the truth in love.