But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace…
Galatians 5:22
Complete Peace Involves:
vertical peace = peace with God
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Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Romans 5:1
God is not a God of disorder. He is a God of peace, just as in all the churches of the Lord’s people.
1 Corinthians 14:33, NIRV
Complete Peace Involves:
vertical peace = peace with God
horizontal peace = peace with others
Not one of us can rest, be happy, be at home, be at peace with ourselves, until we ended hatred and division. – John Lewis
Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.
1 Peter 3:9-11, NIV
Complete Peace Involves:
vertical peace = peace with God
horizontal peace = peace with others
inner peace + peace in the soul
Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Don’t let your heart be troubled or fearful.
John 14:27
Complete Peace Involves:
vertical peace = peace with God
horizontal peace = peace with others
inner peace + peace in the soul
peacemaking = peace as a your purpose
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
Matthew 5:9
It isn’t enough to talk about peace. One much believe in it. And it isn’t enough to believe in it. One must work at it. – Eleanor Roosevelt
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Give careful thought to do what is honorable in everyone’s eyes. If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
Romans 12:17-18
Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7
Considering your relationships, finances, health, and devotion to God (and so on), what areas of your life are presently experiencing peace, what area(s) lack peace?
Considering texts like Romans 5:1, how has Jesus allowed His people to have peace with God?
Read Matthew 5:9 and 1 Peter 3:9-11. How are Christians supposed to relate to others, even when they are mistreated?
After reading Isaiah 26:3 & Philippians 4:6-7, how can you attain inner peace even when the external circumstances are challenging?
Building off the Gospel of peace and the help of the Holy Spirit, what can you do to make more peace in your personal relationships and in the world around you?
