Elect, Holy, Beloved

Rev. Chris Strevel
Colossians 3:12-14

I. The Foundations of the Christian's New Life
A. Christ the Image in which We Are Renewed (v. 10)
B. God's Electing Grace Makes Us Holy and Beloved (v. 12)
C. God's Forgiveness and Love the Basis of Holiness (v. 13)

II. The Practice of the Christian's New Life
A. Put on the New Life as God's Elect

1. Tender Mercies: Compassion, Mercy, Pity
2. Kindness: Sweet Disposition to Do Good
3. Humility: Lowliness of Mind, Not Self-Seeking
4. Meekness: Gentle, Humble, Mild
5. Longsuffering: Slow to Avenge Wrongs
   B. Practice the New Life in Community
6. Patient Endurance of Other's Weaknesses
7. Forgiving Offenses Graciously as Christ Forgave Us
8. Putting on Love, the Highest Grace and Bond