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- The peace offered by the world is an empty promise and can only bring temporary comfort. God’s peace is a permanent peace offered by the only One who can be trusted to keep his Word and heal our sin.
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Jun 29, 2023 · Jesus came to bring peace on earth. First and foremost, He came to make peace between God and rebellious, sinful human beings. While we were God’s enemies, “we were reconciled to God by the death of His Son” (Romans 5:10).
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- Should a Christian Promote World Peace
- The World’S Peace Is Fleeting and Changes with circumstances.
- The World’S Peace Is Built on The Weak Foundation of Compromise.
- The World’S Peace Ignores The Root of The problem.
- God’s Peace Is Permanent and Secure.
- God’s Peace Is Built on The Sure Foundation of His Word.
- God’s Peace Is Ours Because Jesus Heals Our Root of sin.
During times of prosperity, nations experience temporary peace. But when economies struggle, countries find themselves on the brink of civil war as well as war with their neighbors. The peace of the world is a precarious thing. Conflict erupts when people are hungry; peace disappears when circumstances turn ugly:
In the Old Testament, God warned the Israelites that if they inter-married for political reasons, they would face the temptation to compromise their love for the one true God and end up serving false gods. This compromise, though it would create a temporary absence of conflict, would ultimately lead to destruction:
When asked, “What’s wrong with the world today?” many will point to volatile stock markets, corrupt governments, disappearing rainforests, poor diets, lack of healthcare, broken families, overcrowded schools, and more. The world tries to fix these problems by doing good: feeding children, building wells, regulating markets, conserving wildlife, fun...
When circumstances are free of conflict, we enjoy momentary peace. But when we face difficult relationships, health problems, and financial crisis, the momentary quiet is disrupted and chaos rules the day. Our God offers peace in the midst of chaos. His peace doesn’t change with the circumstances; it is secure in spite of the circumstances.
Young or old, male or female, we’ve all experienced the pain of a broken promise. No matter how much our families, friends, and coworkers love us, at some point, someone will disappoint us. And despite our best intentions, we are likely to disappoint someone else by saying one thing and doing another. God’s Word, however, can be trusted. He never c...
All religions other than true Christianity have one thing in common: They try to achieve peace with God by doing works and following rules. Christianity is different. In Christ, we are offered peace with God because we who “once were far off” (Ephesians 2:13) have been reconciled to God through Jesus’ death and resurrection. Jesus’ sacrifice addres...
- John 14:27 ESV / 357 helpful votes. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.
- John 16:33 ESV / 304 helpful votes. I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
- Luke 2:14 ESV / 265 helpful votes. “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”
- Psalm 34:14 ESV / 252 helpful votes. Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.
Jul 18, 2024 · To be spiritually minded brings life and peace, according to Romans 8:6. The world will continue to have wars and interpersonal conflicts until Jesus comes to establish true, lasting peace (see Isaiah 11:1-10), but God will give His peace to those who trust Him.
- Psalm 29:11 "The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace."
- Isaiah 9:6 "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
- Isaiah 54:10 ";Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,;" says the LORD, who has compassion on you.
- John 16:33 "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.
The peace of God is not obtainable by those who are not at peace with Him. God alone brings peace. In fact, in Philippians 4:9, 1 Thessalonians 5:23, and again in Hebrews 13:20, He is called "the God of peace."
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Nov 5, 2024 · Peace in the Bible. In both the Old and New Testaments, peace is described as the result of having a right relationship to God and with others (Romans 5:1-2). Spiritual peace describes a sense of well-being and fulfillment that comes from God and is dependent on His presence alone (Galatians 5:22).
