GRACEGRACE The fabric of our lives Col. 3:12-17 The fabric of our lives Col. 3:12-17
GRACEGRACE So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Colossians 3:12
GRACEGRACE Humility: When you recognize your position, even existence, is based on what you’ve received rather than what you’ve achieved
GRACEGRACE Bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you Colossians 3:13
GRACEGRACE GRACE in the body is not a monologue, it’s a conversation.
GRACEGRACE W.I.P. Work In Progress
GRACEGRACE “The more aware you are of your need for God’s grace, the more generous you will be toward others” -Richard Blackaby
GRACEGRACE “If you are truly grateful for God’s forgiveness you will be quick to forgive others” -Richard Blackaby
GRACEGRACE “We will forgive others – whether they deserve it or not – to show our gratitude to God. After all, that’s what he did for us.” -Richard Blackaby
GRACEGRACE GRACE and Grudges don’t coexist, don’t coordinate, don’t collaborate, don’t cohabitate. If you’re holding grudges against another believer… take care of it or get over it.
GRACEGRACE Beyond all these things put on Love, which is the perfect bond of unity Colossians 3:14
GRACEGRACE Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful. Colossians 3:15
GRACEGRACE Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs… Colossians 3:16
GRACEGRACE “Dwell”: “… not make a short stay, or an occasional visit but take up state residence.” - John Wesley
GRACEGRACE GRACE doesn’t overlook sin, but offers undeserved forgiveness and blessing
GRACEGRACE GRACE doesn’t focus on what is, but what could be.
GRACEGRACE singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. Colossians 3:16
GRACEGRACE “But when we sing psalms we make no melody unless we sing with grace in our hearts…” -Matthew Henry
GRACEGRACE “Singing is rightly performed when the heart and voice agree.” - John Gill
GRACEGRACE Whatever you do in word or deed do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father. Colossians 3:17
GRACEGRACE - In the Strength of Christ - According to the mind & will of Christ - Calling on His name for assistance - Having solely in view His honor & glory -John Gill
GRACEGRACE So What?
GRACEGRACE 1.Beyond all these things put on LOVE
GRACEGRACE 2. PUT ON a heart of compassion
GRACEGRACE 3. FORGIVE one another
GRACEGRACE 4. U-N-I-T-Y in the BODY
GRACEGRACE 5. Let his WORD make a HOME here
GRACEGRACE 6. Make MELODIES of GRACE together
GRACEGRACE 7. GIVE THANKS to the Father for His AMAZING GRACE