Galatians 1:3-5 ” Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, Who gave Himself for our sins to rescue us from this present evil age, according to the Will of our God and Father, to Whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

We think the world is evil today, but it was just as wicked when Paul wrote this letter to the Galatians. But he also wants us to know today that we too have been delivered from “this present evil age” to “the age to come” (Ephesians 1:21) through the shed blood of Jesus. Paul starts this passage with two very important words…grace and peace. Grace is an undeserved act of kindness, and Paul uses this word more often than any other New Testament writer, all the while giving it immense theological significance. It refers to all that God has given us in Christ…nothing of which we’ve earned or can ever repay. Grace rescues us that we may then have the reassurance of peace…referring to our relationship with God through the life, death, and resurrection of His Son, Jesus Christ. Unfortunately, “this present evil age” will continue until Jesus returns, but we can possess the grace and peace to withstand it.