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Christian Growth Seminar The Fruit of the Spirit Peace

Fruit of the Spirit love joy peace patience kindness goodness faithfulness gentleness self-control Galatians 5:22-23 FEELINGS OF THE HEART RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS RELATIONSHIP TO GOD AND THE WORD

1. The Way Of Christ is also the way of peace... The Bible Definition of Peace 1. The Way Of Christ is also the way of peace... a. Jesus was the Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6-7 b. Jesus offers a peace unlike any other. Jn. 14:27; 16:33   2. Peace implies the concepts of... a. “A state of harmony, tranquility." b. “The absence of hostility, the absence of mental stress or anxiety."

3. In the Bible, the word peace is used to translate... The Bible Definition of Peace 3. In the Bible, the word peace is used to translate... a. Shalom (Hebrew) - completeness, soundness, welfare, peace – BDB Hebrew Dictionary b. Eirene (Greek) - often refers to the inner tranquility and poise of the Christian whose trust is in God through Christ- Nelson’s New Illustrated Bible Dictionary

Peace The Bible Definition of Peace 4. Compare peace with love as described in Luke 10:27. Love Peace Love God 1. Be at peace with God Love Neighbor 2. Be at peace with your neighbor Love Yourself 3. Be at peace with yourself

A. Without God, no true peace is possible… Peace With God I. Peace With God A. Without God, no true peace is possible… 1. He is "the God of peace." Rom. 15:33 2. He offers perfect peace, like a river. Isaiah 26:3; 48:18 B. Unforgiven sin makes peace with God impossible… 1. Sin separates us from God. Isaiah 59:1-2 2. Sin makes our lives like the troubled sea. Isaiah 57:20-21

C. Through Jesus, God offers peace to the sinner… Peace With God I. Peace With God C. Through Jesus, God offers peace to the sinner… 1. We can be justified from our sins, and be at peace with God. Rom. 5:1-2 2. God's love makes this peace possible. Rom. 5:6-9 3. In Christ, we can be reconciled with God. Rom. 5:10-11; 2 Cor. 5:18-21

Peace II. Peace With Self Jesus offers peace within… Peace that the world cannot provide. Jn. 14:27 2. Peace that the world cannot take away. Jn. 16:33 Jesus sleeps during the storm. Matt. 8:24

A. Jesus offers peace within… Peace With Self II. Peace With Self A. Jesus offers peace within… 1. Peace that the world cannot provide. Jn. 14:27 2. Peace that the world cannot take away. Jn. 16:33

B. Jesus provides such peace… Peace With Self II. Peace With Self B. Jesus provides such peace… 1. Through His teaching. (i.e., the Word) a. To have faith. Mt. 6:25,30; 8:26; Jn. 14:1 b. To make God’s kingdom our priority. Mt. 6:31-34 c. To simplify our lives. Luke 8:14; 10:41-42

B. Jesus provides such peace… Peace With Self II. Peace With Self B. Jesus provides such peace… 2. Through His intercession (i.e., prayer) a. He answers our prayers. Phil. 4:6 b. The peace of God guards our hearts and minds through Christ. Phil. 4:7

1. Jesus breaks down the barriers between mankind. Eph. 2:13-17 Peace Peace With Others III. Peace With Others A. Peace with Mankind... 1. Jesus breaks down the barriers between mankind. Eph. 2:13-17 2. He removes the racial, social and national barriers. Gal. 3:28

1. Jesus provides peace for families seeking love and stability. Peace With Others III. Peace With Others B. Peace with families... 1. Jesus provides peace for families seeking love and stability. 2. Following Jesus' doctrine leads to peace in the family. Col 3:18-21

1. Jesus provides peace between brethren. Peace With Others III. Peace With Others C. Peace with brethren... 1. Jesus provides peace between brethren. 2. Following Jesus' doctrine will lead to harmony among brethren. 1Pet. 3:8-12

1. Jesus offers peace for the ills of denominationalism. Peace With Others III. Peace With Others D. Peace with churches... 1. Jesus offers peace for the ills of denominationalism. 2. Heeding the prayer of Jesus is the cure for denominationalism. Jn. 17:20-23; 1Co14:33

1. Jesus shows us how to have peace with our enemies. Peace With Others III. Peace With Others E. Peace with enemies... 1. Jesus shows us how to have peace with our enemies. 2. Through precept and example, Jesus shows us how to make peace. Mt. 5:44; Luke 23:34

1. The Way Of Christ is truly the way of peace: a. Peace with God Conclusion 1. The Way Of Christ is truly the way of peace: a. Peace with God b. Peace with self c. Peace with others

2. But is important to do this in the right order... Peace Conclusion 2. But is important to do this in the right order... a. Peace with God must come first, for there is no peace for the wicked. Isaiah 48:22 b. Peace with self comes next, otherwise peace with others is complicated by our own turmoil. c. Peace with others naturally comes last, as we are then able to be "peacemakers." Mt. 5:9 "Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always every way." 2 Thess. 3:16