Chained to Grace

I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.
Colossians 4:18 (ESV)

I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand.

Now concerning the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered together to him, we ask you brothers,
1 Thessalonians 2:1 (ESV)

not to be quickly shaken in mind or alarmed, either by a spirit or a spoken word, or a letter seeming to be from us, to the effect the day of the Lord has come.
2 Thessalonians 2:2 (ESV)

I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. This is the sign of genuineness in every letter of mine; it is the way I write.
2 Thessalonians 3:17 (ESV)

Remember my chains.

At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mysteries of Christ, on account of which I am in prison -
Colossians 4:2 (ESV)

that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak.
Colossians 4:3 (ESV)

Grace be with you.

"Grace"-ful Endings

• Romans 16:20
• 1 Corinthians 16:23
• 2 Corinthians 13:13
• Galatians 6:18
• Ephesians 6:24

"Grace"-ful Endings

• Philippians 4:23
• 1 Thessalonians 5:28
• 2 Thessalonians 3:18
• 1 Timothy 6:21
• 2 Timothy 4:22

"Grace"-ful Endings

• Titus 3:15
• Philemon 25

Why end with GRACE?

• Grace demonstrates God's patience.
• Grace reflects God's power.
• Grace assures God's perserverance.

The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.
2 Peter 3:9 (ESV)

But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
2 Corinthians 12:9 (ESV)

The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you all. Amen.
Revelation 22:21 (ESV)

Why end with GRACE?

• Grace demonstrates God's patience.
• Grace reflects God's power.
• Grace assures God's perserverance.