Part 2: Jesus Came to Give Us Authentic Peace
JOHN 14:27 New Living Translation
“I am leaving you with a gift – peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give isn’t like the peace the world gives. So don’t be troubled or afraid.”
• We learn that Jesus gives us authentic peace with God (upward)
ROMANS 5:1 New Living Translation
“Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have PEACE with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us.”
• We learn that Jesus gives us authentic peace in the midst of our circumstances (inward)
PHILIPPIANS 4:4-7 New Living Translation
“Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again – rejoice! Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon. Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done.”
PHILIPPIANS 4:4-7 New Living Translation
“…Then you will experience God’s PEACE, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.”
PHILIPPIANS 4:11-13 New Living Translation
“Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little.”
PHILIPPIANS 4:11-13 New Living Translation
“For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.”
• We learn that Jesus gives us authentic peace with others (outward)
HEBREWS 2:14-15 New Living Translation
“Because God’s children are human beings – made of flesh and blood – the Son also became flesh and blood. For only as a human being could He die, and only by dying could He break the power of the devil, who had the power of death. Only in this way could He set free all who have lived their lives to the fear of dying.”
