12 Therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and dearly loved, put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience,

13 bearing with one another and forgiving one another if anyone has a grievance against another. Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you are also to forgive.

14 Above all, put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.

15 And let the peace of Christ, to which you were also called in one body, rule your hearts. And be thankful.

16 Let the word of Christ dwell richly among you, in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another through psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.

17 And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Actions of Christ

V12 – God Has Chosen Us – “God’s Elect,”

V12 – God Has Set Us Apart – “Holy,”

V12 – God Has Loved Us – 

            God Loves The Sinner – Romans 5:8

            God Loves The Saint – Romans 8:34-39

V13 – God Has Forgiven Us –

Actions of Christ Followers

V12-13  Just As God Has Had Grace For You, You Are To Have Grace For Others

            His Compassion –

            His Kindness –

His Humility –

His Gentleness – “Meekness,”

            His Patience – “Forbearance,”

His Forgiveness –

V14  Put On Love –

Benefits of Following Christ

V15  Let the Peace of Christ Rule Your Hearts

V16  Let the Word of Christ Dwell Richly Among You

V17  Do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus