Grace Be with You Hebrews 13:25

The Hebrew writer directed his readers to “salute all them that have the rule over you, and all the saints”. He also shared how “they of Italy salute” them. In chapter thirteen and verse twenty-five of Hebrews, the writer gave a benediction to his readers - “grace be with you all” where we read:

“Grace be with you all. Amen”

The verse begins, “Grace be with you all.”. The writer began with the word, “grace” which is the Greek word “charis” and means “that which affords joy, pleasure, delight, sweetness, charm, loveliness and unmerited favor” “be with you” or “be with the readers” “all” which means “each, every, the whole and everyone of them”. The final charge the writer extended toward his readers was for “grace” or unmerited favor to be with each and every one of them.

The verse continues, “Amen”. The writer added the word, “Amen” which means “faithful, verily, surely, truly and of a truth; so it is and so be it”. The writer concluded his letter with the word “Amen” which solidified the idea of “so it is” and “so be it”.

When we consider these words in Hebrews, we understand what a fitting end this is to this wonderful book. The “grace” of God was the drive behind sending Jesus Christ to be sacrificed and offered for our sins, and Jesus was and is superior to every other religious act, person, ceremony or pattern. “So it is” and “So be it” that believing in Jesus Christ as the sacrifice and offering for our sins gives access to “eternal life” for all who “trust in, rely upon and cling to” Him.

Next time we begin a new book written by Paul the apostle, First Corinthians, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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