How do you get the peace of christ?

Philippians 4:7 - And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:7 - And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. John 14:27 -  Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

Philippians 4:7 - And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. John 14:27 -  Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. Colossians 3:15 - Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace.

How do you get the peace of Christ?

Colossians 3:12-14 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.

Colossians 3:15-17  Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

I. By Becoming God’s Chosen Person - v12 & 15.

I. By Becoming God’s Chosen Person. A. How do you become God’s chosen person? Colossians 3:12a - Therefore, as God’s chosen people . . .

I. By Becoming God’s Chosen Person. A. How do you become God’s chosen person? 1. Understand the gospel.

I. By Becoming God’s Chosen Person. A. How do you become God’s chosen person? 1. Understand the gospel. 2. Make the right choice.

I. By Becoming God’s Chosen Person. A. How do you become God’s chosen person? 1. Understand the gospel. 2. Make the right choice. 3. Accept Jesus as Lord.

I. By Becoming God’s Chosen Person. A. How do you become God’s chosen person? 1. Understand the gospel. 2. Make the right choice. 3. Accept Jesus as Lord. It’s like the commitment of marriage!

I. By Becoming God’s Chosen Person. B. How does God feel about you?

I. By Becoming God’s Chosen Person. B. How does God feel about you? You are . . . 1. Chosen (ἐκλεκτός) = a favorite, selected from a group of items, “elect”.

I. By Becoming God’s Chosen Person. Ephesians 1:5 - he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will.

I. By Becoming God’s Chosen Person. Ephesians 1:5 - he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will. Ephesians 2:10 - For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

I. By Becoming God’s Chosen Person. Ephesians 1:5 - he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will. Ephesians 2:10 - For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Romans 8:29 -  For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.

I. By Becoming God’s Chosen Person. B. How does God feel about you? You are . . . 2. Holy (ἅγιος) = set apart.

I. By Becoming God’s Chosen Person. B. How does God feel about you? You are . . . 3. Dearly loved (ἀγαπάω) = the love that gives because the need is there.

I. By Becoming God’s Chosen Person. C. God chooses you by calling you. Colossians 3:15 - Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.

I. By Becoming God’s Chosen Person - v12 & 15. II I. By Becoming God’s Chosen Person - v12 & 15. II. By Developing the Lord’s Character - v12-14.

II. By Developing the Lord’s Character. A. The Fruit of the Spirit is God’s character. Galatians 5:22-23 - But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.

II. By Developing the Lord’s Character. Galatians 5:22-23 - But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Colossians 3:12-15 - Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 1. Compassion (σπλάγχνον) = inward parts of the body, seat of the emotions.

II. By Developing the Lord’s Character. Galatians 5:22-23 - But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Colossians 3:12-15 - Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 2. Humility (ταπεινοφροσύνη) = excellence, uprightness.

II. By Developing the Lord’s Character. Galatians 5:22-23 - But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Colossians 3:12-15 - Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 3. Bear with each other (ἀνέχομαι) = hear, listen to willingly, endure.

II. By Developing the Lord’s Character. Galatians 5:22-23 - But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Colossians 3:12-15 - Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 4. Forgiveness (χαρίζομαι) = to grant a favor.

II. By Developing the Lord’s Character. Galatians 5:22-23 - But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Colossians 3:12-15 - Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 5. Thankfulness (εὐχαριστέω) = be grateful.

II. By Developing the Lord’s Character. C. How do you begin to develop this fruit? By becoming more & more Christ-like!

I. By Becoming God’s Chosen Person - v12 & 15. II I. By Becoming God’s Chosen Person - v12 & 15. II. By Developing the Lord’s Character - v12-14. III. By Allowing the Word of Christ to Dwell in You Richly - v16.

III. By Allowing the Word of Christ to Dwell in You Richly. A. Step 1: Be discipled. Matthew 28:19-20 - Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.

III. By Allowing the Word of Christ to Dwell in You Richly. B. Step 2: Hear, read & meditate. Psalm 119:11 - I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.

III. By Allowing the Word of Christ to Dwell in You Richly. B. Step 2: Hear, read & meditate. Psalm 119:11 - I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:16 - I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word.

III. By Allowing the Word of Christ to Dwell in You Richly. B. Step 2: Hear, read & meditate. Psalm 119:11 - I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:16 - I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word. Palm 119: 67 - Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word.

III. By Allowing the Word of Christ to Dwell in You Richly. C. Step 3: Teach it. Colossians 3:16 - Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

III. By Allowing the Word of Christ to Dwell in You Richly. D. Step 4: Admonish it. Colossians 3:16 - Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. Admonish (νουθετέω) = gently correct, persuade.

III. By Allowing the Word of Christ to Dwell in You Richly. E. Step 5: Sing it. Colossians 3:16 - Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

I. By Becoming God’s Chosen Person - v12 & 15. II I. By Becoming God’s Chosen Person - v12 & 15. II. By Developing the Lord’s Character - v12-14. III. By Allowing the Word of Christ to Dwell in You Richly - v16. IV. By Representing the Lord in Your Life - v17.

IV. By Representing the Lord in Your Life. A. Paul considered himself an ambassador. Ephesians 6:20 - for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.

IV. By Representing the Lord in Your Life. B. Paul considers you an ambassador. II Corinthians 5:20 - We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us.

IV. By Representing the Lord in Your Life. C. So - what does an ambassador do?

IV. By Representing the Lord in Your Life. C. So - what does an ambassador do? 1. A national ambassador represents his government.

IV. By Representing the Lord in Your Life. C. So - what does an ambassador do? 1. A national ambassador represents his government. 2. A Christian ambassador represents Jesus.

How do you get the peace of Christ?