...grows to maturity, by the proper Exercise of the- spiritual Functions of its individual Members. 7 But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gilt of Christ. 8 Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive,...

...instruments for the accomplishment of his design in the existence of the church. We read (ver. 7 and 8), " But unto every one of us is given grace, according...Wherefore he saith, when he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men." "The perfecting of the saints," is the first thing...

...applications to be just, and we yield the contest." But the inspiration of Eph. iv. 7. decides the question. " But unto every one of us is given grace, according...of Christ — wherefore, he saith when he ascended on high ; he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men ; therefore Christ and God arc the same....

...administered to the edification of the church. Now this the apostle expressly affirms, Eph.-iv. 7 — 13. 'Unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. Wherefore he saifh, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. — He gave...

...duties prescribed. Hence they are the first foundation of all power, work, and duty in the church; ' Unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ ;' that is, ability for duty, according to the measure wherein Christ is pleased to grant...

...grace; but one is an eye, another a hand, another afoot, in the body, by virtue of peculiar gifts. ' For unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ ;' Eph. iv. 7. These gifts are not saving sanctifying graces ; those were not so in themselves...

...through faith. " We, which have believed, do enter into rest," hut faith is the gift of God, and " unto every one of us is given grace, according to the measure of the gift of Christ ;" therefore, a living soul must learn that it can have no more than God is pleased to give,...

...whole, is no other than the grace of God; and therefore the apostle in the same chapter, ver. 7. saith, But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure °f ^tgiftof Christ ; and ver. 11. he showeth how that iy (his grace and gift both apostles, prophets,...

...faith, one baptism ; one God and Father of all, who in above all, and through all, and in you all. But unto every one of us is given grace according...Wherefore he saith; when he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended...

...the gift x»f the grace of God given unto me, by the effectual working of his power." Eph. iv. 7, " But unto every one of us is given grace, according to the measure of the gift of Christ." — Ver. 11, 12, And he gave some apostles, and some prophets, and spme evangelists, and...