GRACE, MERCY, AND PEACE
October 30, 2026To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peaceG1515 from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 1 Timothy 1:2 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life in Christ Jesus, To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peaceG1515 from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 2 Timothy 1:1-2 First and Second Timothy are labeled “Pastoral Epistles.” Many of Paul’s letters were to churches, entire congregations; but in these letters, he is writing to Timothy, his son in the faith. Timothy had been sent…
PEACE ALWAYS IN ALL WAYS
Now may the Lord of peaceG1515 Himself grant you His peaceG1515 (the peaceG1515 of His kingdom) at all times and in all ways [under all circumstances and conditions, whatever comes]. The Lord [be] with you all. 2 Thessalonians 3:16 (AMPC)…
GOD OF PEACE HIMSELF SANCTIFIES US
Now may the God of peaceG1515 Himself sanctifyG37 you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The One who calls you is faithful, and He will do…
LIVE IN PEACE WITH LEADERS
But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who preside over you in the Lord and give you instruction. In love, hold them in highestG4057 regard because of their work. Live in peaceG1514 with one…
MAY YOUR PEACE REIGN
Let the peaceG1515 of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with…
LET GOD’S PEACE REIGN AND BE THANKFUL
Let the peaceG1515 of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with…
THE SON BLED PEACE INTO THE WORLD
He is the exact image of the invisible God, the firstborn of creation, the eternal. It was by Him that everything was created: the heavens, the earth, all things within and upon them, all things seen and unseen, thrones and…
GRACE AND PEACE AS A GREETING
Paul, 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…
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…