2.3 KiB
peace, peaceful
Definition:
The term "peace" refers to a state of being or a feeling of having no conflict, anxiety, or fearfulness. A person who is "peaceful" feels calm and assured of being safe and secure.
- "Peace" can also refer to a time when people groups or countries are not at war with each other. These people are said to have "peaceful relations."
- To "make peace" with a person or a group of people means to take actions to cause fighting to stop.
- A "peacemaker" is someone who does and says things to influence people to live at peace with each other.
- To be "at peace" with other people means being in a state of not fighting against those people.
- A good or right relationship between God and people happens when God saves people from their sin. This is called having "peace with God."
- The greeting "grace and peace" was used by the apostles in their letters to their fellow believers as a blessing.
- The term "peace" can also refer to being in a good relationship with other people or with God.
Bible References:
- 1 Thessalonians 05:1-3
- Acts 07:26-28
- Colossians 01:18-20
- Colossians 03:15-17
- Galatians 05:22-24
- Luke 07:48-50
- Luke 12:51-53
- Mark 04:38-39
- Matthew 05:9-10
- Matthew 10:11-13
Examples from the Bible stories:
*15:06 God had commanded the Israelites not to make a peace treaty with any of the people groups in Canaan.
*15:12 Then God gave Israel peace along all its borders.
*16:03 Then God provided a deliverer who rescued them from their enemies and brought peace to the land.
*21:13 He (Messiah) would die to receive the punishment for other people's sin. His punishment would bring peace between God and people.
*48:14 David was the king of Israel, but Jesus is the king of the entire universe! He will come again and rule his kingdom with justice and peace, forever.
*50:17 Jesus will rule his kingdom with peace and justice, and he will be with his people forever.