1. What is ‘PEACE’?

2. Peace - noun 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.

3. Peace - noun 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.

4. Peace - noun 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.

5. Peace - noun 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.

6. Peace - noun 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.

7. Peace - noun 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.

8. Peace - noun 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.

9. Peace - noun 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.

10. Peace - noun 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.

11. Peace - noun 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.

12. 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

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

14. Stress /
Stimulation
Optimal Stimulation Level
Time

15. Stress /
Stimulation
Anxiety
Optimal Stimulation Level
Boredom
Time

16. What does the bible say about peace?

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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

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

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

25. 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

26. 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

27. 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

28. 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

29. 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

30. The bible describes three aspects of peace:

31. 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

32. 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

33. 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

34. 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

35. 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

36. 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

37. 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

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

39. 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

40. 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

41. 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

42. 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

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