1 Corinthians 1:1-3 (New International Version) 1Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes,
2To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ—their Lord and ours:
3Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Paul tells us that we have been purified and set apart to God through Jesus. This has been accomplished. We receive it when we receive Him. We do so by believing and placing our trust in Him, by making Him Lord of our lives.
We are holy only because His sacrifice makes it possible for us to be holy. We are holy because He is holy and we are in Him. We are not perfect, yet perfect in Him.
For that reason we have the grace and peace that only God can give.
3Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Paul tells us that we have been purified and set apart to God through Jesus. This has been accomplished. We receive it when we receive Him. We do so by believing and placing our trust in Him, by making Him Lord of our lives.
We are holy only because His sacrifice makes it possible for us to be holy. We are holy because He is holy and we are in Him. We are not perfect, yet perfect in Him.
For that reason we have the grace and peace that only God can give.
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