Philippians 4:23
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.
Paul finishes his letter to the Philippians in the same place he started - the grace of Jesus Christ. That is what it is all about. Grace gives him joy in prison. Grace affects Paul's approach to life and death. Grace is what we see in Jesus' incarnation and death. Grace is what motivates servants of the gospel like Timothy and Epaphroditus. Grace is what makes Paul count all his works as rubbish. Grace is what causes Paul to strive towards the goal of being with Christ. Grace inspires unity, humility and generousity. The message of the gospel, the grace shown to us through Jesus, is what defines the Christian life.
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