In verses 14 through verse 16 the apostle speaks of the intermediate purpose of the gifts that the head of the church has given. Between maturity, when they all reach that unity, and the present state, there is to be growth. These verses are not talking to us about growing in our spiritual life; they are referring to the transition saints who, until the body was matured, were to be growing toward that maturity.

http://www.bereanbiblechurch.org/transcripts/ephesians/eph-04_14-16_growing-in-unity_video.php

6/01/2014 - Pastor David B. Curtis - Berean Bible Church -http://www.bereanbiblechurch.org - Message# 708