...other than the grace of God; and therefore the apostle in the same chapter, verse 7, saith, But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ ; and verse 11, he showeth how that by this grace and gift both apostles, prophets, evangelists,...

...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 gift of Christ. 8 Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts...

...Ghost, is the foundation of the ministry, as the apostle declares, Eph. iv. 7, 8. 11 — 13. ' But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. And he gave...

...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 to the measure of the gift of Christ. Wherefore he saith, when he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men." "The perfecting...

...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 to the measure of the gift of Christ — wherefore, he saith when he ascended on high ; he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men ; therefore Christ...

...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...

...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...

...one baptism ; one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. Wherefore he saith; when he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. Now that...

...respect to which the Evangelist says, " God giveth not his Spirit by measure to him." John iii. 34. "To every one of us is given grace, according to the measure of the gift of Christ ; but the Spirit was given to the Lord Christ immeasurably." " It pleased the Father, that...

...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...