Grace and peace to you from God our Father

Colossians 1 v 2

We can see this introduction, an introduction Paul makes regularly to his readers, as a throw-away line or an unthinking handshake. Nothing could be further from the truth.

We have here as perfect as is possible a condensed summation of the Gospel.

The goal, the problem that needs solving, is peace with God. Man is not born with it, yet it is vital if eternal life is to be obtained and punishment avoided.

Grace is the means that peace is obtained.

It can only be by God’s unmerited favour (grace) that peace is achieved. His death ,resurrection and ascension have secured for us life and life forever. This is a present comfort and a future hope.

To remind people that this is how everything that follows holds together is both gracious and wise.

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