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Romans 1:7
To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, calledto be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Samuel 15:20
Whereas thou camestbut yesterday, should I this day make thee go up and down with us? seeing I go whither I may, return thou, and take back thy brethren: mercy and truthbe with thee.

1 Chronicles 12:18
Then the spirit came upon Amasai,who was chief of the captains,and he said, Thineare we, David, and on thy side, thou son of Jesse: peace, peacebe unto thee, and peacebe to thine helpers; for thy God helpeth thee. Then David received them, and made them captains of the band.

from God our Father
The phrase "from God our Father" highlights the intimate relationship believers have with God, who is not a distant deity but a loving Father. This reflects the teaching of Jesus, who often referred to God as "Father," emphasizing a personal and familial relationship (Matthew 6:9). The use of "our" indicates the communal aspect of faith, uniting believers as children of God. This familial language would have been counter-cultural in the Greco-Roman world, where gods were often seen as capricious and distant.

and the Lord Jesus Christ
The title "Lord Jesus Christ" affirms the divinity and authority of Jesus. "Lord" (Kyrios) was a term used for rulers and deities, signifying Jesus' sovereignty and divine nature. "Jesus" is the human name given at His birth, meaning "Yahweh saves," pointing to His role as Savior. "Christ" (Christos) is the Greek equivalent of "Messiah," the anointed one prophesied in the Old Testament. This title encapsulates the belief in Jesus as both fully God and fully man, the promised deliverer who fulfills the messianic prophecies (Isaiah 9:6-7). The conjunction "and" links God the Father and Jesus Christ, emphasizing their unity and co-equal status in the Godhead, a foundational doctrine of the Trinity.

• Paul opens with “Grace,” the unearned favor God extends in Christ.

•Titus 2:11: “For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men,” showing grace as God’s initiative.

•Ephesians 2:8-9 reminds us we are “saved by grace … not by works,” anchoring our identity in God’s generosity.

• Peace (Greek shalom’s counterpart) follows grace because true peace flows only after grace is received.

•Romans 5:1: “Having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

•John 14:27 highlights Jesus’ unique peace: “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you…”—a calm the world cannot supply.

• The blessing is personal and communal. Paul directs it “to you,” the Corinthian church, yet by the Spirit it reaches every believer reading today.

•Philippians 1:2 uses identical wording, underscoring that every church family shares the same gift of grace-and-peace.

• God’s Word speaks across centuries, proving its living, active nature (Hebrews 4:12).

• Source matters: grace and peace are not self-generated but “from God our Father.”

•James 1:17: “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights…”

• Calling Him “our Father” affirms adoption through Christ (Romans 8:15-17), assuring believers of family intimacy, provision, and protection.

• Paul places Father and Son side by side, underlining Jesus’ full deity and unity with the Father (John 10:30).

• “Lord” emphasizes His sovereign authority; “Jesus” His saving mission; “Christ” His anointed kingship.

•Colossians 1:19: “For God was pleased to have all His fullness dwell in Him,” validating that the same grace and peace flow equally from the Son.

2 Corinthians 1:2 extends a tangible, double-blessing straight from the Father and the Son: unearned favor that rescues us, and profound well-being that steadies us. Because God Himself authors these gifts, believers can confidently receive and share them, resting in the family relationship secured by Christ’s lordship.