February 25, 2016
This week we will wrap up our study of Peace. We will look at 4 or 5 verses and see what God's word has to say about Peace.This one is so much fun to teach because most people think they understand what peace is.... then BOOM ! God shows them otherwise.
" Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. " John 14 : 27
When Jesus said this, He was saying that the peace He will give His followers, is not the peace the rest of the world (unbelievers) has. To the unsaved, Peace means the lack of conflict. To the saved, it is composure in difficult times, it dissolves fear, and helps to maintain harmony. Since Satan can not duplicate this, he convinces non-believers that they have peace because there is a lack of conflict !!
" These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have over come the world. " John 16 : 33
When Jesus shed His blood on the cross, Satan lost his hold of sin over this world ! Jesus has overcome the world. However, Satan still rules the world of unbelievers. Therefore, you will have trouble while you are in this world....but it will not kill you because Jesus has already won your life for you ( if you are a believer). Because of these spiritual truths you will have peace that comes from Jesus !! You will have trouble but Jesus will go through it with you !!!
" Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. " Romans 5 : 1
Because of sin, God is at war with man !!! Justification happens when a believer accepts Jesus as their Lord and savior. This is a one time spiritual transaction that happens when you are saved ! From that point forward Jesus is the bridge between us and God. Because of the work Jesus did on the cross and because of us being justified in God's sight, we are given Jesus' peace !! Thank you Jesus !!
" The work of righteousness will be peace, and the effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance forever. " Isaiah 32 : 17
This is almost a repeat of previous message.... however this is in the Old Testament !? The difference between righteousness (found here) and justification ( found in New Testament ) is Jesus. The difference is the law in the Old Testament and grace in the New Testament. The affect is the same. Look at what it says. the effect is quietness and assurance.
" Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. " Philemon 1 : 3
This is a standard greeting from Paul in his letters. I included it here for only one reason : so we can all easily see where peace comes from..... God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
That concludes our study of Peace. Join us next week as we look at long suffering. If you would like to know more about us and what we do you can find us at www.prayerboxministry.org.
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