Dictionary of Bible Themes: 6705 peace, believers' experience of

6705 peace, believers' experience of

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Peace is the birthright of every believer in all circumstances. It is found only in God and is maintained through having a close relationship with him.

Peace for believers in differing situations

In times of sickness, pressure and hardships

Psalm 41:1-3; Matthew 11:28 See also Job 1:13-22; Job 2:7-10; Acts 16:22-25; 2 Corinthians 12:7-10; 2 Timothy 4:16-18

In times of death and grief

John 14:1-3 See also Job 19:25-26; 2 Kings 22:18-20; Isaiah 57:1-2; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

The effects of peace for believers

Forgiveness

Acts 7:60 See also Romans 12:17-19

Encouragement

2 Corinthians 1:3-6 See also Philippians 4:11-13

Health and healing

Proverbs 14:30 See also Isaiah 57:18-19

Security

Proverbs 1:33 See also Acts 27:21-26; Romans 8:28,35-39

Hope

Romans 15:13 See also Romans 5:1-5

How believers maintain peace

Through remaining in Christ

John 15:4-7 See also John 16:33; Romans 5:1-5

Through living by the Holy Spirit

Through obedience to God's word

Joshua 1:8-9 See also Psalm 119:165-167

Through prayer and meditation

Philippians 4:6-9 See also Psalm 1:1-3; Isaiah 26:3; 1 Timothy 2:1-2

Final peace in death for believers

Isaiah 57:2; Revelation 14:13 See also 2 Kings 22:19-20; Luke 2:29

Hope of future peace for believers

Peace in heaven

1 Peter 1:4 See also John 14:1-3; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14; Revelation 7:9-17

Peace in God's new creation

Revelation 21:1-4 See also Isaiah 11:6-9; Romans 8:18-23; Revelation 22:3-5