"Peaceable Relations" (Part 2)

Theme: Paul exhorts the saints to live peaceably.

I. Exhortation—"Put on"

II. Forbearance and Forgiveness
A. This is a two-fold category

B. "Bearing with one another"

C. "Forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint vs. anyone"

III. Reasons
A. New self

1. You've been changed!
2. Chosen of God
3. Holy
4. Beloved

B. Divine forgiveness

1. In Christ, we have a great example of forgiveness
2. Beyond that, we know that He has forgiven us—Col. 2:13
3. Also, the Lord empowers us to forgive others

Observation and Application
A. This type of activity is essential for the genuine believer

1. It is a sure and necessary sign of the new birth
2. We are called upon to be peacemakers
3. Showing forth the praises of Him who called us out of
   darkness into His marvelous light
4. This activity is essential also in the corporate sense
5. Therefore, pray for others and for yourself in this regard

B. How does this message need to be applied to you?