What is ‘PEACE’?

Peace - noun 1. the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world. 2. an agreement or treaty between warring or antagonistic nations, groups, etc., to end hostilities and abstain from further fighting or antagonism: the Peace of Ryswick. 3. a state of mutual harmony between people or groups, especially in personal relations: Try to live in peace with your neighbors. 4. the normal freedom from civil commotion and violence of a community; public order and security: He was arrested for being drunk and disturbing the peace. 5. cessation of or freedom from any strife or dissension. 6. freedom of the mind from annoyance, distraction, anxiety, an obsession, etc.; tranquillity; serenity. 7. a state of tranquillity or serenity: May he rest in peace. 8. a state or condition conducive to, proceeding from, or characterized by tranquillity: the peace of a mountain resort. 9. silence; stillness: The cawing of a crow broke the afternoon's peace.

Peace - noun 1. the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world. 2. an agreement or treaty between warring or antagonistic nations, groups, etc., to end hostilities and abstain from further fighting or antagonism: the Peace of Ryswick. 3. a state of mutual harmony between people or groups, especially in personal relations: Try to live in peace with your neighbors. 4. the normal freedom from civil commotion and violence of a community; public order and security: He was arrested for being drunk and disturbing the peace. 5. cessation of or freedom from any strife or dissension. 6. freedom of the mind from annoyance, distraction, anxiety, an obsession, etc.; tranquillity; serenity. 7. a state of tranquillity or serenity: May he rest in peace. 8. a state or condition conducive to, proceeding from, or characterized by tranquillity: the peace of a mountain resort. 9. silence; stillness: The cawing of a crow broke the afternoon's peace.

Peace - noun 1. the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world. 2. an agreement or treaty between warring or antagonistic nations, groups, etc., to end hostilities and abstain from further fighting or antagonism: the Peace of Ryswick. 3. a state of mutual harmony between people or groups, especially in personal relations: Try to live in peace with your neighbors. 4. the normal freedom from civil commotion and violence of a community; public order and security: He was arrested for being drunk and disturbing the peace. 5. cessation of or freedom from any strife or dissension. 6. freedom of the mind from annoyance, distraction, anxiety, an obsession, etc.; tranquillity; serenity. 7. a state of tranquillity or serenity: May he rest in peace. 8. a state or condition conducive to, proceeding from, or characterized by tranquillity: the peace of a mountain resort. 9. silence; stillness: The cawing of a crow broke the afternoon's peace.

Peace - noun 1. the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world. 2. an agreement or treaty between warring or antagonistic nations, groups, etc., to end hostilities and abstain from further fighting or antagonism: the Peace of Ryswick. 3. a state of mutual harmony between people or groups, especially in personal relations: Try to live in peace with your neighbors. 4. the normal freedom from civil commotion and violence of a community; public order and security: He was arrested for being drunk and disturbing the peace. 5. cessation of or freedom from any strife or dissension. 6. freedom of the mind from annoyance, distraction, anxiety, an obsession, etc.; tranquillity; serenity. 7. a state of tranquillity or serenity: May he rest in peace. 8. a state or condition conducive to, proceeding from, or characterized by tranquillity: the peace of a mountain resort. 9. silence; stillness: The cawing of a crow broke the afternoon's peace.

Peace - noun 1. the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world. 2. an agreement or treaty between warring or antagonistic nations, groups, etc., to end hostilities and abstain from further fighting or antagonism: the Peace of Ryswick. 3. a state of mutual harmony between people or groups, especially in personal relations: Try to live in peace with your neighbors. 4. the normal freedom from civil commotion and violence of a community; public order and security: He was arrested for being drunk and disturbing the peace. 5. cessation of or freedom from any strife or dissension. 6. freedom of the mind from annoyance, distraction, anxiety, an obsession, etc.; tranquillity; serenity. 7. a state of tranquillity or serenity: May he rest in peace. 8. a state or condition conducive to, proceeding from, or characterized by tranquillity: the peace of a mountain resort. 9. silence; stillness: The cawing of a crow broke the afternoon's peace.

Peace - noun 1. the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world. 2. an agreement or treaty between warring or antagonistic nations, groups, etc., to end hostilities and abstain from further fighting or antagonism: the Peace of Ryswick. 3. a state of mutual harmony between people or groups, especially in personal relations: Try to live in peace with your neighbors. 4. the normal freedom from civil commotion and violence of a community; public order and security: He was arrested for being drunk and disturbing the peace. 5. cessation of or freedom from any strife or dissension. 6. freedom of the mind from annoyance, distraction, anxiety, an obsession, etc.; tranquillity; serenity. 7. a state of tranquillity or serenity: May he rest in peace. 8. a state or condition conducive to, proceeding from, or characterized by tranquillity: the peace of a mountain resort. 9. silence; stillness: The cawing of a crow broke the afternoon's peace.

Peace - noun 1. the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world. 2. an agreement or treaty between warring or antagonistic nations, groups, etc., to end hostilities and abstain from further fighting or antagonism: the Peace of Ryswick. 3. a state of mutual harmony between people or groups, especially in personal relations: Try to live in peace with your neighbors. 4. the normal freedom from civil commotion and violence of a community; public order and security: He was arrested for being drunk and disturbing the peace. 5. cessation of or freedom from any strife or dissension. 6. freedom of the mind from annoyance, distraction, anxiety, an obsession, etc.; tranquillity; serenity. 7. a state of tranquillity or serenity: May he rest in peace. 8. a state or condition conducive to, proceeding from, or characterized by tranquillity: the peace of a mountain resort. 9. silence; stillness: The cawing of a crow broke the afternoon's peace.

Peace - noun 1. the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world. 2. an agreement or treaty between warring or antagonistic nations, groups, etc., to end hostilities and abstain from further fighting or antagonism: the Peace of Ryswick. 3. a state of mutual harmony between people or groups, especially in personal relations: Try to live in peace with your neighbors. 4. the normal freedom from civil commotion and violence of a community; public order and security: He was arrested for being drunk and disturbing the peace. 5. cessation of or freedom from any strife or dissension. 6. freedom of the mind from annoyance, distraction, anxiety, an obsession, etc.; tranquillity; serenity. 7. a state of tranquillity or serenity: May he rest in peace. 8. a state or condition conducive to, proceeding from, or characterized by tranquillity: the peace of a mountain resort. 9. silence; stillness: The cawing of a crow broke the afternoon's peace.

Peace - noun 1. the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world. 2. an agreement or treaty between warring or antagonistic nations, groups, etc., to end hostilities and abstain from further fighting or antagonism: the Peace of Ryswick. 3. a state of mutual harmony between people or groups, especially in personal relations: Try to live in peace with your neighbors. 4. the normal freedom from civil commotion and violence of a community; public order and security: He was arrested for being drunk and disturbing the peace. 5. cessation of or freedom from any strife or dissension. 6. freedom of the mind from annoyance, distraction, anxiety, an obsession, etc.; tranquillity; serenity. 7. a state of tranquillity or serenity: May he rest in peace. 8. a state or condition conducive to, proceeding from, or characterized by tranquillity: the peace of a mountain resort. 9. silence; stillness: The cawing of a crow broke the afternoon's peace.

Peace - noun 1. the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world. 2. an agreement or treaty between warring or antagonistic nations, groups, etc., to end hostilities and abstain from further fighting or antagonism: the Peace of Ryswick. 3. a state of mutual harmony between people or groups, especially in personal relations: Try to live in peace with your neighbors. 4. the normal freedom from civil commotion and violence of a community; public order and security: He was arrested for being drunk and disturbing the peace. 5. cessation of or freedom from any strife or dissension. 6. freedom of the mind from annoyance, distraction, anxiety, an obsession, etc.; tranquillity; serenity. 7. a state of tranquillity or serenity: May he rest in peace. 8. a state or condition conducive to, proceeding from, or characterized by tranquillity: the peace of a mountain resort. 9. silence; stillness: The cawing of a crow broke the afternoon's peace.

What is ‘PEACE’? 1. Psychological peace = the internal sense of fulfillment and wholeness characterized by a tranquil lack of anxiety, annoyance, distraction, obsession or boredom 2. Relational peace = the experience of genuine harmony, mutual respect and care with other people characterized by a lack of enmity or animosity 3. Spiritual peace = reconciliation with God characterized by the experience of His presence and the knowledge of His forgiving love

psychological relational spiritual basis There are three aspects of peace: ___________________, _______________, and _____________, which is the ________ for the other two. psychological relational spiritual basis

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What does the bible say about peace?

1. God’s ___________ is characterized by peace, and He is the __________ of peace. May the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you. (2nd Thessalonians 3:16) nature source

1. God’s ___________ is characterized by peace, and He is the __________ of peace. May the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you. (2nd Thessalonians 3:16) nature source

gift follow 2. Peace is a _______ from God to those who _________ Him. The LORD gives strength to His people;   the LORD blesses His people with peace. (Psalm 29:11) gift follow

gift follow 2. Peace is a _______ from God to those who _________ Him. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you… Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. (John 14:27) gift follow

gift follow 2. Peace is a _______ from God to those who _________ Him. Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you… Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. (John 14:27) gift follow

gift follow 2. Peace is a _______ from God to those who _________ Him. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you… Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. (John 14:27) gift follow

3. God _______________ us to _______ and __________ peace. Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. (Psalm 34:14) commands seek pursue

3. God _______________ us to _______ and __________ peace. Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. (Psalm 34:14) commands seek pursue

3. God _______________ us to _______ and __________ peace. Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification. (Romans 14:19) commands seek pursue

3. God _______________ us to _______ and __________ peace. If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men. (Romans 12:18) commands seek pursue

4. God _________ the peaceful and promises to _______ them. Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but counselors of peace have joy. (Proverbs 12:20) favors bless

4. God _________ the peaceful and promises to _______ them. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. (Matthew 5:9) favors bless

completed whole incomplete The biblical concept of peace means to be _______________ or joined with that which makes us _________. It infers that we are _______________ without God. completed whole incomplete Old Testament: shalom New Testament: eirene

The bible describes three aspects of peace:

1. Peace with ________, gained for ____________ through the _________ of Christ. Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. (Romans 5:1-2) God believers blood

1. Peace with ________, gained for ____________ through the _________ of Christ. Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. (Romans 5:1-2) God believers blood

1. Peace with ________, gained for ____________ through the _________ of Christ. Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. (Romans 5:1-2) God believers blood

1. Peace with ________, gained for ____________ through the _________ of Christ. For God was pleased to have all His fullness dwell in Him (Jesus), and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross. (Colossians 1:19-20) God believers blood

1. Peace with ________, gained for ____________ through the _________ of Christ. For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through Him to reconcile to Himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross. (Colossians 1:19-20) God believers blood

1. Peace with ________, gained for ____________ through the _________ of Christ. For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross. (Colossians 1:19-20) God believers blood

1. Peace with ________, gained for ____________ through the _________ of Christ. For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through His blood, shed on the cross. (Colossians 1:19-20) God believers blood

others 2. Peace with __________. How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! (Psalm 133:1) others

3. Peace within _____________, a result of the correct ________ on God and _____________ living. You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in You. (Isaiah 26:3) ourselves focus

ourselves focus obedient 3. Peace within _____________, a result of the correct ________ on God and _____________ living. The fruit of righteousness will be peace; its effect will be quietness and confidence forever. (Isaiah 32:17) ourselves focus obedient

ourselves focus obedient 3. Peace within _____________, a result of the correct ________ on God and _____________ living. The fruit of righteousness will be peace; its effect will be quietness and confidence forever. (Isaiah 32:17) ourselves focus obedient

ourselves focus obedient wholeness contentment restfulness tranquility 3. Peace within _____________, a result of the correct ________ on God and _____________ living. If only you had paid attention to My commands, your peace would have been like a river, your well-being like the waves of the sea. (Isaiah 48:18) ourselves focus obedient wholeness contentment restfulness tranquility

Take it home! I can live in peace WITH God. I can live in the peace OF God.