<p>1:2 <i>Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ</i>- &quot;Grace&quot;, <i>charis</i>, often refers to the gift of the Spirit which is received in the heart of every baptized believer. Paul wishes them the peace which comes as a direct gift from God and the Lord Jesus. This then is no mere formal greeting, but a real desire that they experience in their hearts what was potentially available to them.</p>