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The Gospel of Peace. Mountain Grove ONT - Oct 23, 2011. The Gospel of Peace. Eph. 6:15 “Gospel” Eph. 2:13, 14. Definition of Peace. Non-warring Treaty between warring nations. Definition of Peace. Non-warring Treaty between warring nations State of Mutual harmony
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The Gospel of Peace Mountain Grove ONT - Oct 23, 2011
The Gospel of Peace • Eph. 6:15 • “Gospel” • Eph. 2:13, 14
Definition of Peace • Non-warring • Treaty between warring nations
Definition of Peace • Non-warring • Treaty between warring nations • State of Mutual harmony • Public Order and security • Freedom from strife • Freedom from annoyance • Serenity • Tranquility, Stillness
“Peace” in N. T. • Found 104Times in N.T.
“Peace” in N. T. • Found 104Times in N.T. • Comparison • Conflict -2 • Strife/Strive – 10 • Striving – 4 • War -7 • Battle - 1 + 5 times in Revelation
“Words” of Peace in N. T. • S1515,16,17,18 – Eirene 86 times • S4601/S4623 -------- 14 times • S2270 --------- 2 times • S5392 --------- 2 times
“Words” of Peace in N. T. • S1515,16,17,18 – Eirene 86 times • S4601/S4623 -------- 14 times Mark 3:4 But they held their peace • S5392 --------- 2 times Mark 1:25 … said, “Hold thy peace” • S2270 --------- 2 times Luke 14:4 And they held their peace
“Eirene” Peace in N.T. • Blessing (20) • Salutation (20) • Natural Peace (10) • Character Trait (10) • Peace with God (25)
“Eirene” Peace in N.T. • Blessing ( Go in Peace) (20) • Salutation ( Grace and peace …) (20) • Natural Peace (I came not to send peace) (10) • Character Trait ( Love, joy peace …) (10) • Peace with God (For he is our peace) (25)
“Eirene” Peace in N.T. • Blessing ( Go in Peace) (20) • Luke 7:50 • Salutation ( Grace and peace …) (20) • Eph 1:2 • Natural Peace (I came not to send peace) (10) • Matt 10:34 • Character Trait ( Love, joy peace …) (10) • Gal. 5:22 • Peace with God (For he is our peace) Eph. 2
The Greatest Peace • Acts 10 :36 • Rom. 5:1 • Rom 10:15 • Eph. 6:15 • Phs. 4:7 • Col. 1:20 • Heb 13:20 • Eph. 2:14, 15, 17 … made nigh…one new man …reconcile…preached peace
The Greatest Peace • Acts 10 :36 preaching peace by JC • Rom. 5:1 justified…peace with God • Rom 10:15 …gospel of peace • Eph. 6:15 • Phs. 4:7 • Col. 1:20 • Heb 13:20 • Eph. 2:14, 15, 17 … made nigh…one new man …reconcile…preached peace
The Greatest Peace • Acts 10 :36 preaching peace by JC • Rom. 5:1 justified…peace with God • Rom 10:15 …gospel of peace • Eph. 6:15 • Phs. 4:7 …prayer…peace of God • Col. 1:20 …made peace through blood • Heb 13:20 …God of peace…blood of cov. • Eph. 2:14, 15, 17 … made nigh…one new man …reconcile…preached peace
God of Peace • Rom. 15:33 • Rom. 16:20 • I Cor. 14:33 author of peace • II Cor. 13:11 • Phs. 4:7, 9 • I Ths. 5:23 • II Ths. 3:16 Lord of peace • Heb 13:20
As Children of the God of Peace, are We at Peace with Everything ?
As Children of the God of Peace, are We at Peace with Everything ? • Not at Peace with Immorality • Not at Peace with Materialism • WHY ?
As Children of the God of Peace, are We at Peace with Everything ? • Not at Peace • … with Immorality Gal. 5:19 • … Materialism Matt. 5:19,24
As Children of the God of Peace, are We at Peace with Everything ? • Not at Peace • … with Immorality Gal. 5:19 • … Materialism Matt. 5:19,24 • … Devil…liar John 8:44 • … deceiver/antichrist 2 Jn 7 • …MYSTERY BABYLON Rev. 17
Peace among Brethren • Mark 9:50 • Rom. 14:19 • I Ths. 5:13 • Heb 12:14 • James 3:18 • I Pet 3:8, 11
Peace among Brethren • Mark 9:50 … have peace one with • Rom. 14:19 …follow after peace …edify one another
Peace among Brethren • Mark 9:50 … have peace one with • Rom. 14:19 …follow after peace …edify one another • I Ths. 5:13…peace among yourselves • Heb 12:14 … follow peace with all…
Peace among Brethren • Mark 9:50 … have peace one with • Rom. 14:19 …follow after peace …edify one another • I Ths. 5:13…peace among yourselves • Heb 12:14 … follow peace with all… • James 3:18 …righteousness is sown in peace • I Pet 3:8, 11 … compassion… seek peace
The Future Age of Peace • King of Peace • Prince of Peace • Capital is City of Peace • Blessed are Peacemakers • Abundance of Peace --- Psalm 72