GRACE AND PEACE AS A GREETING
October 23, 2026Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace and peaceG1515 to you from God our Father. Colossians 1:1-2 As with the letter to the Ephesians, Paul was writing to believers, those who had trusted Jesus, at Colossae and then at Laodicea, as many of his letters were read in one place then shared with another church. Paul indicated that Timothy was with him and sent greetings as well. Paul was not a loner. He often worked as a team with another minister.…
FOCUS ON PRECIOUS PERCEPTIONS
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy— think on these things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or…
PREVAILING PEACE
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peaceG1515 of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 On…
PEACE PROGRESSES FROM GOD’S LOVE
PeaceG1515 to the brothers and loveG26 with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love. Ephesians 6:23-24 As usual, Charles Swindoll, nails it with this…
BOOTS OF PEACE?
Therefore take up the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you will be able to stand your ground, and having done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around…
PRACTICE AND PRESERVE THE BOND OF PEACE
As a prisoner in the Lord, then, I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received: with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, and with diligence to preserve…
JESUS: THE SOURCE OF PEACE FOR ALL WHO KNOW HIM
Therefore remember that formerly you who are Gentiles in the flesh and called uncircumcised by the so-called circumcision (that done in the body by human hands)— remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth…
I WILL TESTIFY ABOUT HIS BLOOD
But now you have been united with Christ Jesus. Once you were far away from God, but now you have been brought near to him through the blood of Christ. Ephesians 2:13 (NLT) Join in worship with CeCe Winans and…
FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT PEACE
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peaceG1515, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 The characteristic of the fruit of the Spirit we are focusing on in this…
PERFECT HARMONY: LIVE IN PEACE
Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peaceG1514. And the God of love and peaceG1515 will be with you. 2 Corinthians 13:11 Tony Evans and Charles Swindoll both had comments regarding…
TRENDING NOW: GRACE AND PEACE
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Cor. 1:3, 2 Cor. 1:2, Gal. 1:3, Eph.1:2, Phil. 1:2, 1 Thess. 1:1, 2 Thess. 1:2, Titus 1:4 What greeting do you use when you…