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The Fruit of the Spirit Gal. 5:22-23 Peace The Fruit of the Spirit Gal. 5:22-23

Luke 1:79 “to guide our feet into the way of peace.” Luke 2:14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” Isa.9:6

ossible In Christ PEACE “For He Himself is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of separation,” Eph. 2:14 PEACE “gospel of peace” Eph. 6:15 In Christ

peaceable disposition Peace is possible if we have a peaceable disposition Gen. 13:8 “And Abram said unto Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdmen and thy herdmen; for we be brethren.” “If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.” Rom. 12:18

ossible ssential By obedience PEACE “And let the peace of God rule in your hearts” Col. 3:15 PEACE “Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord.” Heb. 12:14 By obedience

God's laws about PEACE are certain Gravity

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Peaceable disposition Love “And be at peace among yourselves.” 1 Thes. 5:12-13 “Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace” Rom. 14:19 Peaceable disposition Love

“Have salt in yourselves, and have peace one with another.” Mark 9:50 “Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.” Matt. 5:9

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“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Phil. 4:7 “preaching peace by Jesus Christ” Acts 10:36

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Unity and Harmony = effort Peace “Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”Eph. 4:3 Unity and Harmony = effort 10. For He who would love life And see good days, Let him refrain his tongue from evil, And his lips from speaking deceit. 11. Let him turn away from evil and do good; Let him seek peace and pursue it. 1 Pet. 3:10-11

Harmony Submit to God’s will Desire Effort

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“Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means “Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.” 2 Thes. 3:16 PEACE “Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:” Rom. 5:1

PEACE Comes from God Obedience to the plan of salvation ….. brings peace with God PEACE

Nelson Chapel Church of Christ 5039 Six Mile Road Maryville, Tn. 37803 www.nelsonchapelchurchofchrist.org Jan. 29, 2017 Sermon by Arthur Pigman 2705 Druid Hill Dr. Maryville, Tn. 37804 art65ann@gmail.com