What does Paul mean by “a mature man” in Ephesians 4?
"A mature man" translates teleios, which can also be rendered "complete." It means we have put all the pieces of the puzzle together—we have a clear understanding of the full scope of doctrine and have applied it to life. Because we have the unity of the faith and the experiential knowledge of the Person of Jesus Christ, we are mature. Like physical growth, this does not happen overnight; it is a gradual process.
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Source: The Basics The Basics, Unit 3, Lesson 3-4 - The Climb—Spiritual Growth (Review q5) · Read this lesson in the book →
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