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Paul's Greeting to the Ephesians
1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus:2Graceandpeaceto youfromGodourFatherandthe LordJesusChrist.3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms.…

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Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

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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 Corinthians 1:2
Gracebe to you and peace from God our Father, andfrom the Lord Jesus Christ.

Galatians 1:3
Gracebe to you and peace from God the Father, andfrom our Lord Jesus Christ,

ChristGraceGrantedJesusPeaceChristGraceGrantedJesusPeace1.After Paul's salutation,
3.and thanksgiving for the Ephesians,
4.he treats of our election,
6.and adoption by grace;
11.which is the true and proper fountain of man's salvation.
13.And because the height of this mystery cannot be easily attained unto,
16.he prays that they may come to the full knowledge and possession thereof in Christ.

Grace and peace to you
The greeting "Grace and peace" is a common apostolic salutation found in Paul's letters. "Grace" refers to the unmerited favor and love of God, a central theme in Christian theology, emphasizing salvation as a gift from God rather than something earned. "Peace" signifies the reconciliation between God and humanity through Christ, as well as the inner tranquility that believers experience. This dual blessing reflects the Hebrew greeting "Shalom" and the Greek "Charis," merging Jewish and Gentile cultures within the early church.

from God our Father
The phrase "God our Father" highlights the intimate relationship believers have with God, portraying Him as a loving and caring parent. This concept is rooted in the Old Testament, where God is depicted as the Father of Israel (Isaiah 63:16). In the New Testament, Jesus frequently referred to God as His Father, and through Christ, believers are adopted into this familial relationship (Romans 8:15). This adoption signifies a new identity and inheritance for Christians, emphasizing God's sovereignty and paternal care.

and the Lord Jesus Christ
The title "Lord Jesus Christ" affirms the divinity and authority of Jesus. "Lord" denotes His supreme authority and is a title used for God in the Septuagint, the Greek translation of the Old Testament. "Jesus" is His human name, meaning "Yahweh saves," reflecting His mission to save humanity from sin. "Christ" is the Greek equivalent of "Messiah," the anointed one prophesied in the Old Testament (Isaiah 61:1). This title encapsulates His role as the promised Savior and King, fulfilling the messianic prophecies and establishing His kingdom.

1.Paul
The apostle who authored the letter to the Ephesians, addressing the church in Ephesus and other believers.

2.Ephesians
The recipients of the letter, representing the early Christian community in Ephesus, a significant city in Asia Minor.

3.God the Father
The first person of the Trinity, from whom grace and peace are extended.

4.Lord Jesus Christ
The second person of the Trinity, through whom believers receive grace and peace.

5.Ephesus
A major city in the Roman province of Asia, known for its temple to Artemis and as a center of early Christian activity.Understanding Grace and Peace
Grace (Greek: "charis") refers to the unmerited favor of God, while peace (Greek: "eir?n?") signifies a state of tranquility and reconciliation with God. Believers are encouraged to live in the reality of these gifts.

Source of Grace and Peace
Both grace and peace originate from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, emphasizing the divine source of these blessings and the relationship between the Father and the Son.

Trinitarian Blessing
The greeting reflects the unity and work of the Trinity in the life of a believer, encouraging a deeper understanding of the Godhead.

Living in Grace and Peace
Christians are called to embody grace and peace in their interactions with others, reflecting the character of God in their daily lives.

Consistent Message
The repetition of this greeting in Paul's letters underscores the importance of grace and peace as foundational elements of the Christian faith.1.What is the meaning of Ephesians 1:2?

2.How can we experience "grace and peace" in our daily lives today?

3.What does "grace to you and peace" reveal about God's character?

4.How does Ephesians 1:2 connect with other New Testament greetings?

5.In what ways can we extend grace and peace to others this week?

6.How does understanding Ephesians 1:2 deepen our relationship with God the Father?

7.What does "Grace and peace to you" signify in Ephesians 1:2?

8.How does Ephesians 1:2 reflect the overall message of Paul's letters?

9.Why does Paul emphasize grace and peace in Ephesians 1:2?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Ephesians 1?

11.What is the definition of Saving Grace?

12.Do Catholics attain salvation?

13.What defines the true gospel?

14.How can I be sure I'll go to Heaven?Grace

• Paul opens with “Grace,” signaling God’s unearned favor poured out on believers.

• This grace is not theoretical; it has appeared tangibly in Jesus Christ (John 1:16,Titus 2:11).

• It brings salvation “by grace…through faith” and leaves no room for self-boasting (Ephesians 2:8-9,Romans 5:15).

• Every spiritual blessing that follows in the chapter flows from this first word of kindness.

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Peace

• “Peace” follows grace because peace with God is impossible without first receiving grace (Romans 5:1).

• Jesus promised, “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you” (John 14:27), a calm that surpasses understanding (Philippians 4:7).

• This peace is both vertical (reconciliation with God) and horizontal (unity among believers,Ephesians 2:14-16).

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to you

• The blessing is personal and communal—addressed to saints in Ephesus but extending to every believer (1 Corinthians 1:2,Colossians 1:2).

• God’s gifts are not abstract concepts; they are delivered “to you,” inviting individual reception and enjoyment.

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from God our Father

• Grace and peace originate with the Father, underscoring His role as the generous source of every good gift (James 1:17).

• Calling Him “our Father” highlights adoption into His family (John 1:12-13) and His loving provision (Matthew 7:11).

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and the Lord Jesus Christ

• The same blessings flow equally “from… the Lord Jesus Christ,” affirming His full deity and active partnership with the Father (John 14:6,Colossians 1:19-20).

• All God’s promises are “Yes” in Him (2 Corinthians 1:20), and salvation is found in no one else (Acts 4:12).

• By coupling Father and Son, Paul stresses their unified work in dispensing grace and peace.

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summary

Grace is God’s favor; peace is the settled result of that favor. Both blessings are addressed personally to believers and issue jointly from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Together they frame the entire epistle, assuring us that every doctrine and exhortation rests on the unshakable foundation of divine kindness and reconciliation.

(2)Grace be to you, and peace.--On this, St. Paul's all but invariable salutation in every Epistle (found also in the Epistles of St. Peter, 2 John, and Apocalypse), see Note onRomans 1:7.

(2a.) InEphesians 1:3-6, the first section of the Introduction, the Epistle ascends at once into "the heavenly places," naturally catching therefrom the tone of adoration and thanksgiving. It dwells on the election of the children of God by His predestinating love--an election based on His will, designed for His glory, and carrying with it the blessings of the Spirit, through which they become holy and unblamable before Him. On the whole section comp.Romans 8:28-30.

Verse 2. -Grace unto you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. As in most of Paul's Epistles, "grace" is virtually the first word and the last (Ephesians 6:24), equivalent to free, undeserved mercy in all its manifold forms and manifestations. This Epistle is so full of the subject, that it has been called "The Epistle of Grace." The apostle dwells more fully on it than even in the Epistle to the Romans, and with a more jubilant sense of its richness and sufficiency. Peace is conjoined with grace; they are like mother and daughter, or like twin sisters. Grace is the only foundation of true peace - whether peace with God, peace of conscience, rest and satisfaction of soul, or peace toward our fellow-men. The source of grace and peace is "God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ." The two are always in apposition as the Source of blessing, never in opposition. The notion is eminently unscriptural that the Father personally burned with anger until the Son rushed in to appease; both are in beautiful harmony in the scheme of grace. "God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son," etc.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Grace
Χάρις(Charis)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 5485:From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act.

and
καὶ(kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.

peace
εἰρήνη(eirēnē)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1515:Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity.

to you
ὑμῖν(hymin)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771:You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

from
ἀπὸ(apo)
Preposition
Strong's 575:From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses.

God
Θεοῦ(Theou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316:A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.

our
ἡμῶν(hēmōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural
Strong's 1473:I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

Father
Πατρὸς(Patros)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3962:Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'.

and
καὶ(kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.

[the] Lord
Κυρίου(Kyriou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2962:Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.

Jesus
Ἰησοῦ(Iēsou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424:Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.

Christ.
Χριστοῦ(Christou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 5547:Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.


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