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  1. The overriding idea is that peace is a state of tranquility, serenity, calm, quiet, and rest. The Hebrew word for peace in the Old Testament is shalom. It comes from a root word that means "to be complete or to be sound." The idea is that when we are at peace, things are complete and sound.

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  2. Peace, perfect peace, death shadowing us and ours? To each of those questions he provides the answer “Yes,” and points us to some aspect of the peace of God: Peace, perfect peace, in this dark world of sin? The blood of Jesus whispers peace within.

  3. 1. What did you learn about peace? 2. How does having a mind of peace help enable us to live peacefully? 3. We discussed how being at peace is more than just having no conflict. How does this apply to living in the way of peace? Called to be Peacemakers: Matthew 5:8, Ephesians 6:15, Romans 12:18, James 3:18. 4.

  4. Variables in meaning are broadly identifiable under two designates, e.g., peace {shalom) as “health”, “well being”, and peace as “salvation”, a “gift of God”. Von Rad also views shalom, as social, i.e., relationships in com-. munity.

  5. As this study shows, the sheer bulk of Scripture on the topic gives much grist for the theological and ethical mills. However, as mentioned above, Christians have ended up on opposite ends of the spectrum regarding their views on war and peace, and everyone claims to be faithful to the word of God.

  6. Patience and peace are closely intertwined. True peace often requires waiting on God and trusting His timing. Galatians 5:22-23 lists peace as a fruit of the Spirit, alongside patience and forbearance. When we practice patience, we allow God to work in our hearts, fostering deeper spiritual peace.

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  8. Oct 4, 2023 · Now we can ask, “what is peace in the Bible and what does it mean for me?”. It is your turn to act on what scripture says about peace. We might at first believe that peace is passive, but that is not the case. Peace needs to be actively pursued and embraced and believed.