Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Truth to Learn Paul prays for God to show His grace to us and grant us peace. Behind the Words The word translated “Grace” is charis, which is derived from the verb chairō, meaning “to...
James 3:18 – Sow in Peace
And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who are making peace. Truth to Learn Those who teach with earthly wisdom reap a harvest of contention and discord. Those who humbly teach through the Spirit of God reap a harvest of peaceful righteousness. Behind the Words “Fruit”...
1 Corinthians 1:3 – Grace and Peace
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Truth to Learn Paul prays for God to show His grace to us and grant us peace. Behind the Words The word translated “Grace” is charis, which is derived from the verb chairō, meaning “to rejoice.”...
2 Thessalonians 3:16 – No Worries, Mate
Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. The Lord be with you all. Truth to Learn There is no cause for worry when the Lord of peace is our God. Behind the Words “Lord” is from the Greek noun kurios, which is based...
2 Thessalonians 1:2 – Grace and Peace
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Truth to Learn People who know God’s grace can experience peace with Him. Behind the Words “Grace” is translated from the Greek noun charis, which is from the verb chairō, meaning “to rejoice.” Charis means “that...
Ephesians 6:23 – Peace, Love, and Faith
Peace to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Truth to Learn You can experience peace and the love of God through faith. Behind the Words The word translated “peace” is eirēnē. It can refer to an absence of war and dissention,...
Ephesians 2:17 – His Mouth Peace
Ephesians 2:17 - His Mouth Peace And He came and preached peace to you who were afar off and to those who were near. Truth to Learn All Christians should be proclaiming peace with God through the gospel message of the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ as payment for our...
Ephesians 2:14 – Peace Without Fences
Ephesians 2:14 - Peace Without Fences For He Himself is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of separation, Truth to Learn We now have access to God through the new covenant. Behind the Words The word translated “peace” is eirēnē, which means...
Ephesians 1:2 – Grace and Peace
Ephesians 1:2 - Grace and Peace Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Truth to Learn Paul prays for God to show His grace to us and grant us peace. Behind the Words The word translated “Grace” is charis, which is derived from...
Romans 15:33 – Peace With God
Romans 15:33 - Peace With God Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen. Truth to Learn God is the only source of true peace. You can be at peace with God. Behind the Words The word translated “peace” is eirēnē, which means “peace or tranquility.” The root...