GRACEGRACE The fabric of our lives Col. 3:12-17 The fabric of our lives Col. 3:12-17.

GRACEThe fabric of our lives

Col. 3:12-17

GRACESo, 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

GRACEHumility:

When you recognize your position, even existence, is based on what

you’ve received rather thanwhat you’ve achieved

GRACEBearing with one another, and forgiving each other,

whoever has a complaint againstanyone; just as the Lord forgave

you, so also should you

Colossians 3:13

GRACEGRACE in the body is not

a monologue, it’s a conversation.

GRACEW.I.P.

Work In Progress

GRACE“The more aware you are of your need for God’s grace, the more

generous you will be toward others”

-Richard Blackaby

GRACE“If you are truly grateful for God’s forgiveness you will be quick to

forgive others”-Richard Blackaby

GRACE“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 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.

GRACEBeyond all these things put on

Love,which is the perfect bond of unity

Colossians 3:14

GRACELet the peace of Christ rule in yourhearts, to which indeed you were

called in one body;and be thankful.

Colossians 3:15

GRACELet the word of Christ richly dwell

within you, with all wisdomteaching and admonishingone another with psalms

and hymns and spiritual songs…

Colossians 3:16

GRACE“Dwell”: “… not make a short stay, or an occasional visit but take up

state residence.”- John Wesley

GRACEGRACE doesn’t overlook sin, but

offers undeserved forgiveness and blessing

GRACEGRACE doesn’t focus on what is,

but what could be.

GRACEsinging with thankfulness

in your hearts to God.

Colossians 3:16

GRACE“But when we sing psalms we make

no melody unless we sing with grace in our hearts…”

-Matthew Henry

GRACE“Singing is rightly performed when

the heart and voice agree.”- John Gill

GRACEWhatever you do in word or deed

do all in the name of the LordJesus, giving thanks through Him

to God the Father.

Colossians 3:17

GRACE- 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

GRACESo What?

GRACE1. Beyond all these things

put on LOVE

GRACE2. PUT ON a heart of compassion

GRACE3. FORGIVE one another

GRACE4. U-N-I-T-Y in the BODY

GRACE5. Let his WORD

make a HOME here

GRACE6. Make MELODIES of

GRACE together

GRACE7. GIVE THANKS to the Father

for His AMAZING GRACE