1. John 14:27; 16:32-33

2. Life in the World – got any peace? Life in the World – got any peace? – Affliction (2 Chr. 18:26; Mk. 5:34) – Anger (Jer. 25:37) – Betrayal (1 Chron. 12:17) – Calamity (2 Kgs. 22:20; Isa. 45:7) – Conflict (Josh. 10:21) – Death (Rom. 8:6) – Deceit (Prov. 12:20; Jer. 9:8) – Destruction (Eze. 7:25; 1 Th. 5:3) – Disorder (1 Cor. 14:33) – Enmity (Psa. 7:4; Eph. 2:15-16) – Fear (John 14:27; Judg. 6:23) – Hostility (Eph. 2:14) – Injustice (Mal. 2:6) – Loss (Job 5:24) – Mourning (Jer. 16:5) – Opposition (Psa. 55:18) – Seduction (Ezek. 13:10) – Stumbling (Psa. 119:165) – Terror (Jer. 30:5) – Tribulation (John 16:33) – Troubles (John 14:27) – Turmoil (2 Chron. 15:5) – War (Psa. 120:7)

3. Life in the World – got any peace? Life in the World – got any peace? – Affliction (2 Chr. 18:26; Mk. 5:34) – Anger (Jer. 25:37) – Betrayal (1 Chron. 12:17) – Calamity (2 Kgs. 22:20; Isa. 45:7) – Conflict (Josh. 10:21) – Death (Rom. 8:6) – Deceit (Prov. 12:20; Jer. 9:8) – Destruction (Eze. 7:25; 1 Th. 5:3) – Disorder (1 Cor. 14:33) – Enmity (Psa. 7:4; Eph. 2:15-16) – Fear (John 14:27; Judg. 6:23) – Hostility (Eph. 2:14) – Injustice (Mal. 2:6) – Loss (Job 5:24) – Mourning (Jer. 16:5) – Opposition (Psa. 55:18) – Seduction (Ezek. 13:10) – Stumbling (Psa. 119:165) – Terror (Jer. 30:5) – Tribulation (John 16:33) – Troubles (John 14:27) – Turmoil (2 Chron. 15:5) – War (Psa. 120:7) FALSE PEACE – Of the Devil  Defective: Peace as the world gives (John 14:27)  Deceptive: “Peace, peace!” when no peace (Jer. 6:14)  Destructive: “Peace and safety!” then destruction (1 Thess. 5:3)  Delusive: “Seek peace, but shall be none” (Ezek. 7:25)  Depressive: “There is no peace for the wicked” (Isa. 48:22; 57:21)

4. Life in Christ – got His peace? Life in Christ – got His peace? – Designations – What is it called? “My peace” (John 14:27) “My peace” (John 14:27) The peace of God (Phil. 4:7) The peace of God (Phil. 4:7) – Derivations – Where is it from? The God of Peace (1 Thess. 5:23; Heb. 13:20) The God of Peace (1 Thess. 5:23; Heb. 13:20) The Lord of Peace (2 Thess. 3:16) The Lord of Peace (2 Thess. 3:16) The Author of Peace (1 Cor. 14:33) The Author of Peace (1 Cor. 14:33) The Prince of Peace (Isa. 9:6) The Prince of Peace (Isa. 9:6) “The-LORD-Is-Peace” (Judg. 6:24) “The-LORD-Is-Peace” (Judg. 6:24)

5. Life in Christ – got His peace? Life in Christ – got His peace? – Dimensions – How far does it reach? Surpassing-all-understanding peace (Phil. 4:7) Surpassing-all-understanding peace (Phil. 4:7) Perfect peace (Isa. 26:3) Perfect peace (Isa. 26:3) Abundant peace (Jer. 33:6; Psa. 72:7) Abundant peace (Jer. 33:6; Psa. 72:7) Filling peace (Rom. 15:13) Filling peace (Rom. 15:13) Extends-like-a-river peace (Isa. 66:12; 48:18) Extends-like-a-river peace (Isa. 66:12; 48:18) Continual peace (Rom. 5:1) Continual peace (Rom. 5:1) Always-in-every-way peace (2 Thess. 3:16) Always-in-every-way peace (2 Thess. 3:16)

6. Life in Christ – got His peace? Life in Christ – got His peace? – Disseminations – What blessings does it help bring in my life? Good Tidings & Safe Dwelling (Isa. 52:7; Luke 2:14; Psa. 4:8) Good Tidings & Safe Dwelling (Isa. 52:7; Luke 2:14; Psa. 4:8) Rest & Quietness (1 Chron. 22:9; Isa. 32:17-18) Rest & Quietness (1 Chron. 22:9; Isa. 32:17-18) Stillness & Silence (Isa. 42:14; Mark 4:39) Stillness & Silence (Isa. 42:14; Mark 4:39) Calm & Security (Mark 4:39; Isa. 32:18) Calm & Security (Mark 4:39; Isa. 32:18) Healing & Strength (Jer. 14:19; 33:6; Dan. 10:19) Healing & Strength (Jer. 14:19; 33:6; Dan. 10:19) Unity & Reconciliation (1 Chron. 12:17; Eph. 2:14-17; 4:3) Unity & Reconciliation (1 Chron. 12:17; Eph. 2:14-17; 4:3) Gentleness & Humility (Titus 3:2) Gentleness & Humility (Titus 3:2) Sanctification & Holiness (1 Thess. 5:23; Heb. 12:14) Sanctification & Holiness (1 Thess. 5:23; Heb. 12:14) Justice & Mercy (Isa. 59:8; Gal. 6:16) Justice & Mercy (Isa. 59:8; Gal. 6:16) Good Cheer & Well-Being (John 16:33; 2 Cor. 13:11) Good Cheer & Well-Being (John 16:33; 2 Cor. 13:11) Edification & Upbuilding (Acts 9:31; Rom. 14:19) Edification & Upbuilding (Acts 9:31; Rom. 14:19) Not remove all adversity (John 16:33; Heb. 12:11) Not remove all adversity (John 16:33; Heb. 12:11)

7. Life in Christ – got His peace? Life in Christ – got His peace? – Demonstrations – What sort of things does it do for me? Reveals that God reigns (Isa. 52:7) Reveals that God reigns (Isa. 52:7) Guards my heart and mind (Phil. 4:7) Guards my heart and mind (Phil. 4:7) Rules in my heart (Col. 3:15) Rules in my heart (Col. 3:15) Preserves unity (Eph. 4:3) Preserves unity (Eph. 4:3) Completes me to do His will (Heb. 13:20-21) Completes me to do His will (Heb. 13:20-21) Forgives my sins (Isa. 53:5) Forgives my sins (Isa. 53:5) Reconciles me to God (Eph. 2:14-17) Reconciles me to God (Eph. 2:14-17) Sows the fruit of righteousness (Jas. 3:18) Sows the fruit of righteousness (Jas. 3:18) Prepares me to see the Lord (Heb. 12:14) Prepares me to see the Lord (Heb. 12:14)

8. Life in Christ – got His peace? Life in Christ – got His peace? – Determinations – How can I know if I have it? There is “the way of peace,” which can be known (Isa. 59:8; Rom. 3:17) There is “the way of peace,” which can be known (Isa. 59:8; Rom. 3:17) His peace only bestowed upon His people (Psa. 29:11) His peace only bestowed upon His people (Psa. 29:11) Those in the presence of the Lord (Rom. 15:33; Phil. 4:9) Those in the presence of the Lord (Rom. 15:33; Phil. 4:9) Those in the kingdom of God (Rom. 14:17) Those in the kingdom of God (Rom. 14:17) Those in Christ (John 16:33; Acts 10:36; Rom. 5:1; Eph. 2:15) Those in Christ (John 16:33; Acts 10:36; Rom. 5:1; Eph. 2:15) Those reconciled to God through His blood (Col. 1:20; Eph. 2:14-17) Those reconciled to God through His blood (Col. 1:20; Eph. 2:14-17) Those who have obeyed the gospel of peace (Rom. 10:13-16) Those who have obeyed the gospel of peace (Rom. 10:13-16) Those working what is pleasing to Him (Heb. 13:20-21) Those working what is pleasing to Him (Heb. 13:20-21) Those living diligently to be found by Him in peace (2 Pet. 3:14) Those living diligently to be found by Him in peace (2 Pet. 3:14)