Living in God’s Grace
Since all of Paul’s letters begin with an expression of God’s grace, we may be tempted to think that it's simply a customary word of greeting. In reality, God’s grace is our foundation and the very atmosphere in which we live as believers in Christ. Grace is the undeserved favor of God, and according to Ephesians 2:8, it’s the means by which we are saved through faith. Romans 5:2 says that by our faith, we have “obtained our introduction … into this grace in which we stand.” Grace isn’t a one-time gift — it sustains us throughout life and into eternity. It never ceases to do its work in us. That’s why Paul could confidently say, “He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.” (Phil. 1:6)
