Peace is a God-given state of inner order and tranquility free from oppressive thoughts and emotions. In part 4 of Soul Construction: The Fruit of the Spirit, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Galatians 5:22.
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Study Notes
Soul Construction
- The Goal
- The Means
- The Power
Some Context First…
What Does the Bible Teach About Peace?
- Peace with God
- Peace with Others
- Peace of God
What Does the Bible Teach About Peace?
- Through faith in Christ, we can have peace with God (Rom. 5:1-11)
- Through Christ’s love, we can have peace with others (Rom. 12:9-21; Col. 3:12-15)
- Through the ministry of the Spirit, we can experience the peace of God (Rom. 8:1-6)
The Peace of God…
- is given by Jesus (John 14:25-27; 16:33)
- is unleashed by thankful prayer (Phil. 4:6-7)
Peace is not the absence of trouble – it is the presence of Christ. Sheila Walsh
Applying the Text
- Are you at peace with God?
- Do you seek peace with others?
- Do you choose God’s peace daily?