It is only in Christ that we can have true peace. When we have our sins covered by His blood, we are able to have peace with God. Having peace with God through Christ and living a life faithful to Christ will allow us to be at peace with ourselves and others.
| John 16:33 |
[Jesus said] "These things I have spoken
to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world." |
| Romans 5:1 |
Therefore, having been justified by
faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus
Christ. |
| Ephesians 2:14-18 |
For He Himself [Christ] is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of separation, having abolished in His flesh the enmity, that is the law of commandments contained in ordinances, so as to created in Himself one new man from the two, thus making peace, and that He might reconcile them both to God in one body through the cross, thereby putting to death the enmity. And He came and preached peace to you who were afar off and to those who were near. For through Him we both have access by one Spirit to the Father. |
| Romans 8:6 |
For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. |
| Colossians 3:15 |
And let the peace of God rule in
your hearts , to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. |
| 1 Peter 3:10,11 |
...He who would love life and see good days...Let him seek peace and pursue it. |
| Romans 14:17-19 |
For the kingdom of God is
not eating and drinking, but righteousness and
peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. For
he who serves Christ in these things is acceptable to God and
approved by men. Therefore let us pursue the
things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify another. |
| 2 Corinthians 13:11 |
Finally, brethren, farewell. Become
complete. Be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in
peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you. |
| 1 Thessalonians 5:13 |
...Be at peace among
yourselves. |
| Hebrews 12:14 |
Pursue peace with all
people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord: |
|