Peter Closes With Peace

1 Pet. 5:12-14
" By Silvanus, our faithful brother as I consider him, I have written to you briefly, exhorting and testifying that this is the true grace of God in which you stand. She who is in Babylon, elect together with you, greets you; and so does Mark my son. Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to you all who are in Christ Jesus. Amen."

This is the end of a real apostle's letter- one who actually walked with Jesus. Amazing.

Silvanus = Silas, Paul's friend in Acts who was released from prison during an earthquake. Peter probably dictated the letter to Silvanus.

Even though the people were being persecuted, they were standing in God's grace, the true grace.

The Mark mentioned here is John Mark who went on the first missionary trip in Acts. Peter helped Mark write the gospel of Mark. Mark became a good helper to Peter after he recovered from his earlier failure with Paul.

The peace that Peter closes with is for those who are IN Christ Jesus, those who are in the ark of salvation. This peace is not automatic because one is a believer. It needs to be actively sought after by staying in God's Word and prayer.