Colossians: As the Elect of God

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Our Former Way of Life

Put Them Off

Put On the New Man

All Things to Christ and in Christ

As The Elect of God Put On These Things, Colossians 3:12-13

Colossians 3:12–13

Therefore, put on, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, affection of pity, kindness, humility, objectivity of mind, longsuffering, enduring one another and being gracious towards yourselves. If perhaps anyone has complaint towards another, just as the Lord was gracious to you thus also you [be gracious].

The Elect of God

Those Who Are Saved

Peter writing to the elect pilgrims of the diaspora, 1 Peter 1:1

1 Peter 1:1 (NASB95)

Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the elect strangers of the dispersion of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, Bithynia

Paul writing to the elect, Titus 1:1

Titus 1:1

Paul, a bond-servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to faith of those chosen of God and the full experiential knowledge of the truth which is according to godliness,

Election unto Salvation Happens at the Time When We are Called, 2 Peter 1:10

2 Peter 1:10

Because of this, brethren, you be diligent to do your firm calling even election, for while doing these things you will not at any time stumble

There are Some Things God Pre-Elected Before the Foundations

Christ would Die and Be Raised, 1 Peter 1:18-21

1 Peter 1:18–21 NASB95

knowing that you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold from your futile way of life inherited from your forefathers, but with precious blood, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless, the blood of Christ. For He was foreknown before the foundation of the world, but has appeared in these last times for the sake of you who through Him are believers in God, who raised Him from the dead and gave Him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God.

Those in the Church would be placed as sons, Ephesians 1:4

Ephesians 1:4 NASB95

just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before Him. In love

Not salvation

As Ones Who Are Chosen by God We are Holy and Beloved

Holy is to be set apart unto God

Sanctified in Christ Jesus, 1 Corinthians 1:2

1 Corinthians 1:2

To the church of God which is at Corinth, to those who have been sanctified in Christ Jesus, called saints, with all who have called upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ in every place, both theirs and ours:

According to the One Calling Us is Holy, 1 Peter 1:15-16

1 Peter 1:15–16 (NASB95)

but like the Holy One who called you, you become holy in all your conduct because it is written, “You Will be holy, for I am holy.”

Some of the Benefits of Being Saints (Holy Ones)

As Saints the Holy Spirit Intercedes for us, Romans 8:27

Romans 8:27 NASB95

and He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.

Are Bodies are to be Presented as a Holy Sacrifice unto God, Romans 12:1

Romans 12:1 NASB95

Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.

We are Separated Unto God in Christ

Beloved - Those Who are Loved

A Result of Our Response to the Gospel for Salvation, 1 Thessalonians 1:4

1 Thessalonians 1:4

intuitively knowing, brethren beloved by God, your election

God is the One Who Executed It, 2 Thessalonians 2:13

2 Thessalonians 2:13 (NASB95)

But we should always give thanks to God for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God has chosen (εἵλατο) you from the beginning unto salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and faith in truth.

In All Things We are Victorious Because He Loves Us, Romans 8:37

Romans 8:37 NASB95

But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us.

Putting On, as an Outer Garment

Affection

The types of feeling within the gut for someone

Not closing Up Affection for a Saint in Need, 1 John 3:17

1 John 3:17 NASB95

But whoever has the world’s goods, and sees his brother in need and closes his heart against him, how does the love of God abide in him?

Affection for Saints Resulting from Their Hospitality, 2 Corinthians 7:14-15

2 Corinthians 7:14–15 NASB95

For if in anything I have boasted to him about you, I was not put to shame; but as we spoke all things to you in truth, so also our boasting before Titus proved to be the truth. His affection abounds all the more toward you, as he remembers the obedience of you all, how you received him with fear and trembling.

Because We are All in Christ, Philippians 1:8

Philippians 1:8 NASB95

For God is my witness, how I long for you all with the affection of Christ Jesus.

Pity - Compassion

Through the Compassion of God We are able to Present Our Bodies as Living Sacrifices, Romans 12:1

Romans 12:1 NASB95

Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.

It is part of Who we are in Christ, Philippians 2:1

Philippians 2:1 NASB95

Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and compassion,

Kindness - Making Others Feel At Ease

Not a characteristic that is manifested from the flesh, Romans 3:12

Romans 3:12

All turned away. They altogether became useless. There are no doers of kindness, there is not even one.

It is the Kindness of God that Leads to Repentance, Romans 2:4

Romans 2:4 NASB95

Or do you think lightly of the riches of His kindness and tolerance and patience, not knowing that the kindness of God leads you to repentance?

In All Things Commending Ourselves as Servants of God, 2 Corinthians 6:4-6

2 Corinthians 6:4–6 NASB95

but in everything commending ourselves as servants of God, in much endurance, in afflictions, in hardships, in distresses, in beatings, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labors, in sleeplessness, in hunger, in purity, in knowledge, in patience, in kindness, in the Holy Spirit, in genuine love,

Part of the Fruit of the Spirit, Galatians 5:22

Galatians 5:22 NASB95

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

A Manifestation of Love, 1 Corinthians 13:4

1 Corinthians 13:4 NASB95

Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant,

Humility - Ones Having a Proper Frame of Mind

Not Meekness, Ephesians 4:2

Ephesians 4:2 (NASB95)

with all humility and objectivity of mind (meekness), with longsuffering, showing tolerance for one another in love,

In Contrast to Doing Things Out From Selfishness or Empty Conceit (Glory), Philippians 2:3

Philippians 2:3 (NASB95)

Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility regard one another as more important than yourselves;

Clothing Ourselves with Humility Towards Other Saints, 1 Peter 5:5

1 Peter 5:5 (NASB95)

You younger men, likewise, be subject to your elders; and all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, for God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace (favor) to the humble.

Not Timid, Acts 20:19-20

Acts 20:19–20 NASB95

serving the Lord with all humility and with tears and with trials which came upon me through the plots of the Jews; how I did not shrink from declaring to you anything that was profitable, and teaching you publicly and from house to house,

Objectivity of Mind

Often translated as Meekness or Gentleness

Does Not Carry the Same Meaning as the English Word “Meekness” Today

Very Important When Assisting Another Saint with Overcoming a Trespass, Galatians 6:1

Galatians 6:1 (NASB95)

Brethren, even if anyone is caught in any trespass, you who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of objectivity of mind; each one looking to yourself, so that you too will not be tempted.

Not Timid or Humility, Ephesians 4:2

Ephesians 4:2 (NASB95)

with all humility and objectivity of mind, with longsuffering, showing tolerance for one another in love,

With Objectivity of Mind Child-training Those Who Oppose Themselves, 2 Timothy 2:25

2 Timothy 2:25 NASB95

with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, if perhaps God may grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth,

With Objectivity of Mind and Respect Having a Good Conscience, 1 Peter 3:16

1 Peter 3:16

but with objectivity of mind and respect, having a good conscience in order that in that which you are spoken bad of, the ones threatening you should be put to shame by the good conduct in Christ

Showing Objectivity of Mind Towards All, Titus 3:1-2

Titus 3:1–2

Remind them to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good deed, to blasphemy no one, to not be quarrelsome, gentle, showing every objectivity of mind to all men.

With Objectivity of Mind Receiving the Implanted Word, James 1:21

James 1:21 (NASB95)

Therefore, putting aside all filthiness and all that remains of wrong, in objectivity of mind receive the implanted word , which is able to save your souls.

Showing Our Wisdom by Our Objectivity, James 3:13

James 3:13 (NASB95)

Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his good behavior his deeds in the objectivity of wisdom.

Longsuffering

A Long Holding Out of One’s Anger Against Unreasonable People

Is an aspect of the Fruit of the Spirit, Galatians 5:22

Galatians 5:22

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

The Longsuffering of Our Lord is Involved in Salvation, 2 Peter 3:15

2 Peter 3:15 (NASB95)

and regard the longsuffering of our Lord as salvation; just as also our beloved brother Paul, according to the wisdom given him, wrote to you,

Paul as an Example of the Lord’s Longsuffering, 1 Timothy 1:15-16

1 Timothy 1:15–16 (NASB95)

It is a trustworthy statement, deserving (ἄξιος) full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost of all (ὧν πρῶτός εἰμι ἐγώ).

Yet for this reason I found mercy, so that in me as the foremost, Jesus Christ might demonstrate His perfect patience (ἅπασαν μακροθυμίαν) as an example for those who would believe in Him (πʼ αὐτῷ) for eternal life (εἰς ζωὴν αἰώνιον).

Preaching the Word with Longsuffering and Doctrine in all Seasons, 2 Timothy 4:2-3

2 Timothy 4:2–3 (NASB95)

preach (κήρυξον) the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction (ἐν πάσῃ μακροθυμίᾳ καὶ διδαχῇ).

For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine (ὑγιαινούσης διδασκαλίας); but wanting to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance to their own desires,

Bearing One Another

Putting Up with Someone’s unbelief, Matthew 17:17

Matthew 17:17 NASB95

And Jesus answered and said, “You unbelieving and perverted generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring him here to Me.”

Putting up with Persecution for Doing What is Right, 1 Corinthians 4:12

1 Corinthians 4:12 NASB95

and we toil, working with our own hands; when we are reviled, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure;

Do Not Put Up with Someone Teaching Another Jesus or Another Spirit, 2 Corinthians 11:4

2 Corinthians 11:4 NASB95

For if one comes and preaches another Jesus whom we have not preached, or you receive a different spirit which you have not received, or a different gospel which you have not accepted, you bear this beautifully.

Not Tolerating Someone Trying to Enslave You, 2 Corinthians 11:20

2 Corinthians 11:20 NASB95

For you tolerate it if anyone enslaves you, anyone devours you, anyone takes advantage of you, anyone exalts himself, anyone hits you in the face.

Tolerance in Love, Ephesians 4:2

Ephesians 4:2 NASB95

with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love,

Still Doing What is Best for the One Loved

Not Allowing Sin

The Time When Humans Will not Tolerate Healthy Teaching, 2 Timothy 4:3

2 Timothy 4:3 NASB95

For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but wanting to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance to their own desires,

Being Gracious

Not Forgiving, but Having an Attitude Whereby You Give a Benefit Without Consideration of Merit

It is directed at yourself

Being kind to one another and gracious to yourselves, Ephesians 4:32

Ephesians 4:32 NASB95

Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.

Also Directed at Others, Colossians 3:13

Colossians 3:13

… If perhaps anyone has complaint towards another, just as the Lord was gracious to you thus also you [be gracious].

We Are the Elect of God

Putting On

This is Who We Are in Christ