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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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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.
"Depart from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it." God takes the issue of peace very seriously, so much so that He instructed the children of Israel to always seek the peace of the city in which they dwelt as captives. This is recorded in Jeremiah 29:7, which says:
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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We often think of peace as an absence of conflict. According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, peace is defined as: 1. A state of tranquility or quiet such as freedom from civil disturbances and a state of security within a community provided by law or custom. 2. Freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions. 3. Harmony in personal r...
If you wish to dig deeper into shalom with a peace Bible study check out these links. 1. Hebrew Meaning of Shalom 2. Spiritual Peaceby Charles Spurgeon (this is the link to his content online, not the physical book) 3. In Acceptance LiethPeace by Hannah Hurnard 4. 30 Days of PeaceBible Reading Plan
What does God’s word say about the word peace? Knowing now that shalom embraces a much larger concept than peace in English, let’s turn our attention to specific verses on peace in scripture. What are you looking for as you study peace in the Bible? What are you hoping to find? A supernatural peace? A steadfast love? A real peace that comes from be...
Apr 17, 2024 · We hear it in phrases such as: “World peace,” “Peace out,” or “Don’t disturb the peace.” However, what truly is peace? Jesus said in John 14:27 that He left His peace with us.
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The next time you are not at peace because you are in a difficult situation, remember that God is at the control panel of your life. There is peace in knowing that God can handle every situation. Seeing the Unseen Who’s in Control? Peace is something that everyone wants. They want it in their nations, in their relationships, and in their own ...