1. Peace
Building Character

2. Peace Misunderstood when not biblically defined, Jer 6:13-15
First comes peace with God, then peace with men, Lk 2:13-14; Eph 2:14
Expected to live in peace, Rom 12:18
Fruit of the Spirit, Gal 5:22
Peace must rule (“umpire”), Col 3:15
Called to peace, 1 Cor 7:15
Pursue peace, 2 Tim 2:22

3. Peace What is Peace? Absence of conflict, 1 Cor 14:33
Presence of serenity, tranquility, harmony, contentment, security and safety, Isa 32:17-19
Wise and righteous, Jas 3:17-18
What is
Peace?

4. Peace
Shalom (Heb): “Everything that makes for a man’s highest good,” wholeness; “completeness, sound-ness, welfare, peace”
Eirene (Grk): Harmonious relationships (with men, nations and God), Heb 12:14
What is
Peace?

5. Peace
God’s people are securely at peace even in the midst of conflict, Isa 32:18-19; cf. Matt 10:34-36
A life and state in which one is in harmony with God and, if possible, others
The church enjoys this peace, Col 3:15
What is
Peace?

6. What to know about the Peace of God
God is Source, Rom 1:7
Not man (sin, strife, enmity), Gal 5:19-21
The Father is the Provider of peace, Heb 13:20; Ths 3:16
HOW? Phil 4:4-9
Rejoice – Pray – Think – Obey
What to know about the Peace of God

7. What to know about the Peace of God
God is Source, Rom 1:7
Christ is our Access to Peace with God, Rom 5:1
Safety and security the world cannot give, Jno 14:27
Peace is in Christ, Jno 16:33
Christ is our peace, Eph 2:14

8. What to know about the Peace of God
Gospel is the Message of Peace, Acts 10:36; Eph 2:17-18
Most want peace, but reject the gospel, Eph 6:15
Gospel-contending is not peace-hating, Matt 10:34-36
Rejecting the truth (gospel) is rejecting peace! Matt 10:21-22; Psa 119:165
What to know about the Peace of God

9. What to know about the Peace of God
Blood of Christ is the Price of Peace, Eph 2:13-16
Peace does not come cheap! Rom 5:1
Give up sin to live in peace
We Must Walk in Peace, Rom 8:6; 2 Cor 13:11

10. Seek Peace and Pursue It
Guard Peace, Rom 5:1-5
From sin because it causes conflict, Isa 59:1-2; Jas 4:4-7
Diligently Nurture Peace, Eph 4:3; 5:21 (Acts 9:31)
Attitudes of unity, 4:1-2
Service, not selfishness, Gal 5:15-17, 22
Seek Peace and Pursue It
1 Pet 3:10-11

11. Seek Peace and Pursue It
1 Pet 3:10-11
In Your Home
Respect and love, Eph 5:22-25
To Overcome Evil, Rom 12:18 (Heb 12:14)
Toward an enemy, Rom 12:20-21

12. Peace with God
-Do you have Peace with God? -Is Peace seen in your Character? -Does Peace Rule in Your Heart? Col 3:15