Peace At All Cost

Galatians 5:22-23

Pew Bible Pg. 948

I. Peace does not come without conflict.

A. We must recognize the true conflict to realize the true peace. Ezekiel 28:11-19, Gen. 3

B. Rebellion (conflict) against God is what requires peace. Gal. 5:20, James 4:1-7

II. We must receive God’s peace provision, the finished work of Jesus Christ. Rom. 5:1-2

A. Until this happens, we cannot have peace in our lives.

B. When we fully receive this gift, the Holy Spirit invades our lives with His peace.

John 14:25-27

III. Christians should be factories producing peace. Matt. 5:9

A. The starting place if communion with God. Phil. 4:4-7

B. We then pray for and influence others for peace. Luke 2:14

Do I know peace in my life or do I feel/know that something is not right?

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Am I being a peacemaker in the lives of others?

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Do I meditate on the truth that Jesus will establish eternal peace one day (Isa. 9:7)?

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