Isaiah 9:6
When the prophet Isaiah spoke about the one who was coming to
deliver the people of Israel, he listed four names that would be used to
describe what He would do. The Prince of
Peace comes to make us whole again in relationship with God..
We
know today that national peace does not guarantee personal peace.
Real Peace is Not:
·
the
absence of conflict
·
the
absence of worry
·
the
absence of trouble
The primary Hebrew word
for peace is shalom meaning completeness,
harmony, wholeness, prosperity, welfare and tranquility.
Old Testament
Descriptions of Peace
·
To
live in safety. Psalms 4:8
·
No
conflict with your enemies. Proverbs 16:7
·
A
feeling of tranquility and security.
Isaiah 32:17
·
A
calm state of mind; a heart free from anxiety and fear. Isaiah 26:3
New Testament
Descriptions of Peace
·
Peace
occurs in association with righteousness. James 3:18
·
Peace
occurs in association with grace. Philippians 1:2
·
Peace
occurs in association with mercy and love. Jude 1:2
·
Peace
occurs in association with believing.
Romans 15:13
·
Peace
occurs in association with the Holy Spirit. Romans 8:6
Real
Peace Is – Uniting
Separated Parts
· Uniting Man with Men Ephesians 2:13-18
· Uniting Man with Himself 2 Thess.
3:16
