Col. 1.2 - Grace and Peace

Grace and Peace

Colossians 1:2

grace, unmerited favor in action, his sovereign, freely bestowed lovingkindness in operation.

§ Eph. 2:8. “For by grace have you been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God.”

§ 8 fold description:

Great. Acts 4:33.
Sovereign. Rom 5:21.
Rich. Eph 1:7; 2:7.
Exceeding. 2 Cor 9:14.
Manifold. 1 Pet 4:10.
All-sufficient. 2 Cor 12:9.
All-abundant. Rom 5:15,17,20.
Glorious. Eph 1:6.

Is the source of

Election. Rom 11:5.
The call of God. Gal 1:15.
Justification. Rom 3:24; Titus 3:7.
Faith. Acts 18:27.
Forgiveness of sins. Eph 1:7.
Salvation. Acts 15:11; Eph 2:5,8.
Consolation. 2 Thess 2:16.
Hope. 2 Thess 2:16.

peace,

It has reference to health, prosperity, well-being, security as well as quiet from war.

It is a condition of freedom from strife whether internal or external. Security from outward enemies, as well as calm of heart for those trusting God.

God the Father is the God of peace – “of God” source

1 The. 5:23

Christ is our peace

Eph. 2:14-15

Christ brought spiritual peace

Lu. 1:79

Lu. 2:14

Lu. 24:36

Gift of Christ

Jn. 14:27

Jn. 16:33

Rom. 5:1

Phil. 4:7

Essence of the gospel

Acts 10:36

Eph. 6:15

Peace of reconciliation

Rom. 5:1

Peace of fellowship with God

Gal. 5:22

Phil. 4:7