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- Nancy Demoss Wolgemuth
- Justified by faith (v. 1) We have a right standing with God because we have been declared righteous before Him. This is a legal verdict, and it includes: pardon from the guilt and penalty of sin; imputation of our sin to Christ’s account; our sins no longer counted against us; Christ’s righteousness credited to our account; and God declaring us “righteous,” solely on the merits of Christ’s righteousness.
- Peace with God (v. 1) We are no longer God’s enemy. “God has declared Himself to be at war with every human being because of man’s sinful rebellion against Him and His laws.
- Access to the Father (v. 2) The access that was unthinkable in the Old Testament is now made possible through Jesus Christ.
- Stand before God in grace (v. 2) In God’s saving grace, we enjoy a permanent, secure position. We also have sanctifying grace, sustaining grace, enabling grace, and suffering grace.
John 14:27. Jesus gave these words to His disciple s in His farewell message, and how comforting they are. He did not give them the peace that the world gives, for which we must be extremely glad. The reason for peace will always be anchored in something. The peace that the world gives is momentary and unstable since it totally depends on other ...
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Christ’s sacrifice brought us the gift of peace.We can experience peace in the midst of trials.We can replace anxiety with prayer.For a more in-depth study on the peace of God, read these Bible passages: 1. Isaiah 9:6 2. Romans 8:5-6 3. Romans 15:13 4. Galatians 5:22 5. Colossians 1:20 6. 2 Thessalonians 3:16 Preschool Activity School-Age Activity Tween Activity Time With Your Teen
Turn on some music, and let it play quietly in the background. Then give each child a spoon and a pot or metal bowl. Tell them to bang on their pots and sing loudly when you say, “Go,” and to stop when you say, “Stop.” Let the children have fun banging on the pots for a while. When you are done, gather the noisemakers, then sit and listen to the qu...
Play Stress Tag. With your hands waving all around your head like a chaotic windmill, say, “Stress, stress, stress.” Chase after the children to make them it. You may only tag those who are not saying, “I have God’s peace.” Children can do anything fun around you, as long as they are saying, “I have God’s peace.” They can even flail their arms as y...
Map out a 10- to 15-minute route near your home. Try to find places that your children won’t recognize. Now blindfold your kids, and tell them that you’re going on a little mystery car ride. Drive to different stops on your route, giving your kids a few seconds to lift their blindfold and try to guess where they are. Have them write their guesses d...
The teen years can be a time of emotional highs and lows. Mercurial changes of mood and behaviors may confuse parents, who are trying to understand the dynamics behind their child’s disposition. The up side of all this is that such adolescent storms provide opportunity for growth … both for teens and for parents. The Bible contains a number of insp...
Nov 11, 2024 · “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” Explanation for Teenagers. Jesus promises a peace that is different from the world’s peace, which is often temporary or based on circumstances.
Feeding of the Five Thousand (John 6:1-14) In this miraculous event, Jesus displayed His compassion for the hungry multitude, including children among them.. Despite the disciples’ doubts about feeding such a large crowd, Jesus took the meager offering of five loaves and two fish, blessed them, and distributed them, ensuring that everyone present, including the children, had more than enough ...
Sep 19, 2023 · What John 14:27 is promising is that peace isn’t found in the absence of the storms, but in the presence of Jesus. Peace is the inheritance that God gives his children. It’s what he wants you to have. I Do Not Give To You As The World Give. Jesus is saying that his peace is different than what the world offers. The world cannot give peace ...
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Sep 1, 2023 · In addition, the word for Peace in this verse is from the Hebrew, shalom, which means: 1) wholeness and 2) peace and safety. Like me, you may long for a city, country, and world that lives in continual wholeness, peace, and safety. Without division and free of racism, hatred, and strife. A world of shalom.
