Rom 1:7 | MHM | STEP | v. 7 : Paul writes this letter to all the believers in Rome, whether they were Jews or Gentiles, rich or poor. He calls them beloved of God, called to be saints . Being loved by God is a great privilege, and being called to be holy is a great responsibility. Paul encourages them to live up to their name as saints—people set apart for God (Romans 1:7 ). Paul gives a blessing: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ . He wishes them God’s favor and inner peace. All true blessings come from God as our loving Father and from Jesus as our Savior. Grace comes before peace, because only God’s grace can bring true peace to our hearts and lives.

‏ Romans 1:7

v. 7: Paul writes this letter to all the believers in Rome, whether they were Jews or Gentiles, rich or poor. He calls them beloved of God, called to be saints. Being loved by God is a great privilege, and being called to be holy is a great responsibility. Paul encourages them to live up to their name as saints—people set apart for God (Romans 1:7 ^a).

Paul gives a blessing: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. He wishes them God’s favor and inner peace. All true blessings come from God as our loving Father and from Jesus as our Savior. Grace comes before peace, because only God’s grace can bring true peace to our hearts and lives.