Dictionary of Bible Themes: 6704 peace, divine in NT

6704 peace, divine in NT

Dictionary of Bible Themes

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God's ultimate provision of peace is discovered in the person and work of Jesus Christ. It is only through Christ that peace with God can be achieved and maintained.

Provision of peace through the Father

Peace in a believer's relationship with the Father

Romans 5:1 See also Romans 8:1,31-39; 1 Corinthians 1:2-3

Peace through the Father's provision for the believer

1 Timothy 6:17 See also Matthew 6:25-34 pp Luke 12:22-31; Matthew 7:7-11 pp Luke 11:9-13

Provision of peace through Jesus Christ

Through Jesus Christ's coming

Luke 2:10-14

These OT prophecies are fulfilled in the coming of Jesus Christ:

Isaiah 9:6-7; Micah 5:2-5; Zechariah 9:9-10 Luke 2:25-32; Ephesians 2:17

Through Jesus Christ's teaching

John 16:33 See also John 14:23-27; John 15:3

Through Jesus Christ's ministry

Through Jesus Christ's death

Colossians 1:19-20 See also Isaiah 53:5; Matthew 26:26-28 pp Mark 14:22-24 pp Luke 22:19-20; Galatians 6:14-16; Ephesians 2:13-17

Through Jesus Christ's resurrection

Through Jesus Christ's ascension

Romans 8:34 See also Luke 24:51-53; Acts 2:33-39

Provision of peace through the Holy Spirit

Through the Holy Spirit's inner witness

2 Corinthians 1:21-22 See also Romans 8:14-17; Galatians 4:6-7

Through the Holy Spirit's presence

Peace as the Holy Spirit's fruit and gift

Galatians 5:22 See also Romans 14:17