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Oct 22, 2016 · True peace is the fruit of being confident in God’s love; it is born of the revelation that, regardless of the battle, “Greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world” (1 John 4:4). You are not self-assured, you are God-assured. The God of Peace Will Crush Satan. To wage effective spiritual warfare, we must understand and use ...
Oct 31, 2024 · Prayer is connected to God’s peace in that it is a way to focus our hearts and minds on the promises of God. Scripture abounds with promises about God’s love (Romans 8:31–39), protection (Psalm 91:4), wisdom (James 1:5), and guidance (Psalm 119:105). Embracing these promises helps to guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Jan 4, 2022 · The promise of physical protection is not ours under the New Covenant; rather, our focus is on God’s spiritual protection against the enemies of our soul. For our spiritual protection, God has given us spiritual armor (Ephesians 6:10–18) and His own peace to guard our hearts and minds (Philippians 4:7).
- 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...
- Courage. 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.”
- Peace. John 14:27 - “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.”
- Endurance. Matthew 24:4-8 - “Jesus answered, ‘See to it that no one deceives you. For many will come in My name, claiming, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many.
- Security. Isaiah 26:3 - “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” We are able to find temporary peace from things in this world.
May 19, 2024 · True peace, in God’s eyes, comes from addressing the root causes of war and striving for reconciliation and healing. Ethical Dilemmas and Questions In exploring Christian perspectives on war and peace, we encounter complex ethical dilemmas that require a thoughtful examination of morality, the far-reaching consequences of conflict, and the principles guiding peacekeeping and intervention.
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Mar 16, 2024 · The Whole Armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-20 NKJV) 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the ...
