His Nature — Peace
April 21, 2024 / One Life ChurchHis Nature — Peace
Jason Hubbard
Galatians 5:22-26 BSB – But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us walk in step with the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying one another.
Isaiah 9:6-7 BSB – For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end.
John 14:27 BSB – Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.
1. Peace comes from harmony with God.
Romans 5:1-2 BSB – 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 stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.
James 4:4 NLT – You adulterers! Don’t you realize that friendship with the world makes you an enemy of God? I say it again: If you want to be a friend of the world, you make yourself an enemy of God.
Hebrews 13:15 BSB – As it has been said: “Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts, as you did in the rebellion.”
2. Peace comes from harmony with one another in the family of God.
Psalm 133:1-3 BSB – Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony! It is like fine oil on the head, running down on the beard, running down Aaron’s beard over the collar of his robes. It is like the dew of Hermon falling on the mountains of Zion. For there the Lord has bestowed the blessing of life forevermore.
Matthew 5:23-24 BSB – So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift.
Matthew 6:14-15 BSB – “For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive yours.”
Colossians 3:12-15 BSB – Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which is the bond of perfect unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful.
3. Peace comes from harmony between our internal and external being.
John 4:23-24 BSB – “But a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth, for the Father is seeking such as these to worship Him. God is Spirit, and His worshipers must worship Him in spirit and in truth.”
Psalm 51:6 BSB – Surely You desire truth in the inmost being; You teach me wisdom in the inmost place.
Psalm 34:14 BSB – Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.
Matthew 5:9 BSB – Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.