Dressing Jesus-Style

Bible Talk Outline Dressing Jesus' Style Col. 3:12c-14 A Christian has “stripped off” (v. 9) the “clothing” of Col. 3:8-9, and “put on” Christ’s divine nature. So, the Church “dresses” Jesus-Style by living out… ▪ “tender-hearted mercy” of compassion toward others (v. 12c) ▪ “kindness” in gentleness toward others (v. 12d)▪ “humility” with a lowly self-opinion (v. 12e)▪ “gentleness” that does not dispute with others (v. 12f)▪ “patience” that is not provoked to impatience by others (v. 12g)▪ “make allowances” to be supportive, despite disappointment in others (v. 13a)▪ “forgive” like God generously offers to others (v. 13b)▪ “love,” the greatest quality ◦ from the greatest Source, God, which binds people together (implied, v. 14a) ◦ into the greatest unity, which matures people together (v. 14b) Dr. Jim R. Coleman