Sabbath School First and Second Corinthians Grace, Love, and Fellowship Lesson 13 - Sunday Grace at the Beginning and the End Read Romans 16:20, Galatians 6:18, Philippians 4:23, and 1 Thessalonians 5:28. Although these passages come from different letters, they share a beautiful and important teaching: the Christian life begins, continues, and ends with the grace of Jesus Christ. Paul repeatedly closes his letters by reminding believers of grace. This was not merely a polite way to end a letter. Grace was at the heart of his message. The church needed grace, and so do we. Romans 16:20 says, “And the God of peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.” Here, grace is connected with the promise of victory. God’s people do not overcome evil through their own strength or merit. They depend on the God of peace and the grace of Jesus Christ. Galatians 6:18 says, “Brethren, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your sp...