6704 peace, divine in NT

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 Ro 5:1 See also Ro 8:1,31-39; 1Co 1:2-3

Peace through the Father’s provision for the believer 1Ti 6:17 See also Mt 6:25-34 pp Lk 12:22-31; Mt 7:7-11 pp Lk 11:9-13

Provision of peace through Jesus Christ

Through Jesus Christ’s coming Lk 2:10-14 These OT prophecies are fulfilled in the coming of Jesus Christ: Isa 9:6-7; Mic 5:2-5; Zec 9:9-10
Lk 2:25-32; Eph 2:17

Through Jesus Christ’s teaching Jn 16:33 See also Jn 14:23-27; Jn 15:3

Through Jesus Christ’s ministry Ac 10:36 See also Mk 4:35-41 pp Mt 8:23-27 pp Lk 8:22-25; Lk 4:33-35 pp Mk 1:23-25; Lk 4:38-41 pp Mt 8:14-17 pp Mk 1:29-34

Through Jesus Christ’s death Col 1:19-20 See also Isa 53:5; Mt 26:26-28 pp Mk 14:22-24 pp Lk 22:19-20; Gal 6:14-16; Eph 2:13-17

Through Jesus Christ’s resurrection Lk 24:36 See also Mk 16:4-6 pp Lk 24:1-8; Jn 20:19-21,26-29; 2Co 4:14; Heb 13:20-21

Through Jesus Christ’s ascension Ro 8:34 See also Lk 24:51-53; Ac 2:33-39

Provision of peace through the Holy Spirit

Through the Holy Spirit’s inner witness 2Co 1:21-22 See also Ro 8:14-17; Gal 4:6-7

Through the Holy Spirit’s presence Ac 9:31 See also Jn 14:16-18; Gal 5:16-18; Rev 22:17

Peace as the Holy Spirit’s fruit and gift Gal 5:22 See also Ro 14:17

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