Grace and Peace #2

• Why was Paul so into the Grace and Peace greeting?
  

• Why did Jude unequivocally ask for Grace and Peace to multiply? Jude 3

• Paul experienced it firsthand. Galatians 1:13-16
  

• God gave Paul divine wisdom for understanding divine mystery. Peter spoke of Paul’s credentials in 2 Peter 3:15-16

Finding personal peace

• The foundation of peace is reconciliation with God. Romans 5:1
  

• As Christians we have made peace with God. But we must live in and thrive on the peace of God

How to live in the peace of God

• Give inner peace permission. Colossians 3:14-17 

• Cast out evil spirits 
  

• Engage godly church community 

Finally

• The church needs peace to progress properly. Under persecution a remnant of the church is preserved but growth is hampered. Acts 8:1, Acts 9:31.
• Next: Grace and Peace III. Why we must cast out devils