Topical Bible: The Gospel: Brings Peace

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The concept of peace is central to the Christian Gospel, which is often referred to as the "Gospel of Peace." This peace is multifaceted, encompassing peace with God, peace within oneself, and peace with others. The Gospel's message of reconciliation and harmony is woven throughout the New Testament, offering believers a profound sense of tranquility and assurance.

Peace with God

At the heart of the Gospel is the reconciliation between humanity and God. Sin created a chasm between the Creator and His creation, but through the sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, this divide is bridged. Romans 5:1 states, "Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ." This peace is not merely the absence of conflict but a restored relationship with God, characterized by grace and forgiveness.

Inner Peace

The Gospel also promises inner peace, a deep-seated tranquility that transcends circumstances. Philippians 4:7 assures believers, "And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." This peace is a gift from God, cultivated through prayer, trust, and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. It is a peace that remains steadfast even amidst trials and tribulations, providing comfort and strength.

Peace with Others

The Gospel's message extends to interpersonal relationships, calling believers to live in harmony with one another. Ephesians 2:14-16 highlights how Christ "is our peace, who has made the two one and has torn down the dividing wall of hostility." Through the Gospel, barriers of division—whether cultural, racial, or social—are dismantled, fostering unity and love among believers. The call to be peacemakers is further emphasized in Matthew 5:9 , "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God."

The Role of the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in manifesting the peace of the Gospel in the lives of believers. Galatians 5:22 lists peace as a fruit of the Spirit, indicating that it is a natural outcome of a life led by the Spirit. The Spirit empowers believers to overcome anxiety, fear, and discord, replacing them with the peace that comes from a close relationship with God.

The Gospel of Peace in Evangelism

The Gospel's message of peace is also a driving force in evangelism. Ephesians 6:15 describes the readiness to share the Gospel as having "feet fitted with the readiness of the gospel of peace." This imagery underscores the importance of spreading the message of reconciliation and peace to a world in turmoil. The Gospel offers hope and a pathway to peace for all who accept its message.

Eschatological Peace

Finally, the Gospel points to an eschatological peace, a future where ultimate peace will be realized in the new heaven and new earth. Revelation 21:4 envisions a time when "He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain." This future peace is the culmination of the Gospel's promise, where God's kingdom is fully established, and peace reigns eternally.

In summary, the Gospel brings peace in its fullest sense—peace with God, inner peace, peace with others, and the promise of eternal peace. This peace is a defining characteristic of the Christian faith, offering believers a profound sense of hope and assurance in a world often marked by unrest and division.

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Luke 2:10,14
And the angel said to them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
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Ephesians 6:15
And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
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A Soldier's Shoes
... they could stand firm, whatever came against them. I. The first thing
that I would notice here is that the Gospel brings peace. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture ephesians peter/a soldiers shoes.htm

What 'the Gospel' Is
... Clearly such truths as those which the gospel brings have a plain tendency to give
peace. They give peace with God, with the world, and with ourselves. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture d/what the gospel is.htm

The Gospel Message, Good Tidings
... comprised in the peace of the Gospel, for it is the peace of God which passes
understanding. It brings a blessed assurance, that MESSIAH has made peace by the ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/newton/messiah vol 2/sermon xxxi the gospel message.htm

"Now the God of Hope Fill You with all Joy and Peace in Believing ...
... of the gospel. I say but one word more, viz.: meditation and deep consideration
of these truths is certainly believing, and believing brings peace, and peace ...
/.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/sermon ix now the god.htm

The Work and the Life
... God might have committed the message of the gospel, and all the ... depth, stability,
and Christlike loveliness to the character, and brings peace and happiness to ...
//christianbookshelf.org/white/steps to christ/chapter 9 the work and.htm

The Prayer of Prayers
... All these things, the truth which the Gospel brings, the pardon and peace of conscience
which it ensures, the joyful emotion which it sets loose from the ice ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture j/the prayer of prayers.htm

Shepherds and Angels
... sat simply chatting in a rustic row 'symbolised the destination of the Gospel for
all ... That birth was the coming into humanity of Him who brings peace with God ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture e/shepherds and angels.htm

The Kingdom and the King
... The daily mercy of the dawn has a gospel in it to a heart that ... For the individual
He brings peace with God, peace in the else discordant inner nature, peace ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture h/the kingdom and the king.htm

John Chapter xiv. 25-27.
... 1. In the preceding lesson of the holy Gospel, which is ... part of that grace which
the Holy Spirit brings to our ... 3. "Peace," He said, "I leave with you, my peace ...
/.../augustine/homilies on the gospel of john/tractate lxxvii john chapter xiv.htm

But, Says Some One, "Are These Things to be Understood of the Lord ...
... this also corresponds, "For Herod and Pilate," as the Gospel witnesses, "from ... those
who were at variance, and restores peace, and also brings back concord! ...
/.../21 but says some one.htm