Grace, mercy and peace.
Grace - the free and unmerited favor of God. Grace is extending kindness to the unworthy, giving us what we didn't earn or deserve. Grace is God blessing us despite the fact that we do not deserve it
Mercy - Mercy is deliverance from judgment, not giving us what we deserve - punishment. Mercy is compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is within one's power to punish or harm. Mercy is God not punishing us as our sins deserve.
Peace - In reading about peace, that is a complete study in itself! There are several different types of Biblical peace. I believe the peace Paul is referring to here is the peace that comes from a relationship with Jesus. The peace received as a fruit of the Spirit. The peace that transcends all understanding.
1 Timothy 1:2 NLT
1 I am writing to Timothy, my true son in the faith.
May God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord give you grace, mercy, and peace.
Blessings, Cecilia
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