True peace

1. PEACE
• Peace is a bond of union
Eph 4:3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
• Blessedness of Peace
Ps 133:1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!
• Advantages of Peace
Prov 17:1 Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.
Eccl 4:6 Better is an handful with quietness, than both the hands full with travail and vexation of spirit.
• Divine wisdom is the way of Peace
Prov 3:17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
• Results from Peace
- Heavenly wisdom
Jas 3:17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated,
full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
- The government of Christ
Isa 2:4 And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their
swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation,
neither shall they learn war any more.
- Praying for rulers
1Tim 2:2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all
godliness and honesty.
- Seeking the peace of those with whom we dwell
Jer 29:7 And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray
unto the LORD for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace.
• Blessedness of promoting Peace
Matt 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
• God is the God of Peace
Rom 15:33 Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen.
2Cor 13:11 Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and
the God of love and peace shall be with you.
1Thess 5:23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and
body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Heb 13:20 Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd
of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant,

2. • God is the author of Peace
Ps 147:14 He maketh peace in thy borders, and filleth thee with the finest of the wheat.
Isa 45:7 I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things.
1Cor 14:33 For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.
• God ordains Peace
Isa 26:12 LORD, thou wilt ordain peace for us: for thou also hast wrought all our works in us.
• Peace Promised to
- The Gentiles
Zech 9:10 And I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim, and the horse from Jerusalem, and the battle bow
shall be cut off: and he shall speak peace unto the heathen: and his dominion shall be from sea even to
sea, and from the river even to the ends of the earth.
- Saints
Ps 72:3 The mountains shall bring peace to the people, and the little hills, by righteousness.
Ps 72:7 In his days shall the righteous flourish; and abundance of peace so long as the moon endureth. KJV
Isa 55:12 For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break
forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands. KJV
- The meek
Ps 37:11 But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
- Those who confide in God
Isa 26:3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
- Returning backsliders
Isa 57:18 I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore comforts unto him and to
his mourners.
Isa 57:19 I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to him that is far off, and to him that is near, saith the
LORD; and I will heal him.
• God speaks Peace to his saints
Ps 85:8 I will hear what God the LORD will speak: for he will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints:
but let them not turn again to folly.
• Peace is Necessary to the enjoyment of life
Ps 34:12 What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good?
Ps 34:14 Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.
1Pet 3:10 For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his
lips that they speak no guile:

3. 1Pet 3:11 Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.
• Peace Announced by angels
Luke 2:14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
• Peace Established by covenant
Isa 54:10 For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from
thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee.
Ezek 34:25 And I will make with them a covenant of peace, and will cause the evil beasts to cease out of
the land: and they shall dwell safely in the wilderness, and sleep in the woods.
Mal 2:5 My covenant was with him of life and peace; and I gave them to him for the fear wherewith he
feared me, and was afraid before my name.
• Christ is the Lord of Peace
2Thess 3:16 Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.
• Christ is the prince of Peace
Isa 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder:
and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of
Peace.
• Peace Bequeathed by Christ
John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let
not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
• Christ gives Peace
2Thess 3:16 Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.
• Christ guides into the way of Peace
Luke 1:79 To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the
way of peace.
• Christ is our Peace
Eph 2:14 For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of
partition between us;
• Peace Preached
- By Christ

4. Eph 2:17 And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh.
- Through Christ
Acts 10:36 The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is
Lord of all:)
- By ministers
Isa 52:7 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that
publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy
God reigneth!
Rom 10:15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of
them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!
• Peace Is through the atonement of Christ
Isa 53:5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of
our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.
Eph 2:14 For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of
partition between us;
Eph 2:15 Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in
ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace;
Col 1:20 And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto
himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven.
• Peace Follows upon justification
Rom 5:1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
• Peace is a fruit of the Spirit
Rom 14:17 For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the
Holy Ghost.
Gal 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
• Peace Accompanies
- Faith
Rom 15:13 Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in
hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
- Righteousness
Isa 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and
assurance for ever.

5. - Acquaintance with God
Job 22:21 Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: thereby good shall come unto thee.
- The love of God's law
Ps 119:165 Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.
- Spiritual-mindedness
Rom 8:6 For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
• Peace Supports under trials
John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let
not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
John 16:33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall
have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
• Peace Of saints
- Great
Ps 119:165 Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.
Isa 54:13 And all thy children shall be taught of the LORD; and great shall be the peace of thy children.
- Abundant
Ps 72:7 In his days shall the righteous flourish; and abundance of peace so long as the moon endureth.
Jer 33:6 Behold, I will bring it health and cure, and I will cure them, and will reveal unto them the
abundance of peace and truth.
- Secure
Job 34:29 When he giveth quietness, who then can make trouble? and when he hideth his face, who then
can behold him? whether it be done against a nation, or against a man only:
- Passes all understanding
Phil 4:7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through
Christ Jesus.
- Consummated after death
Isa 57:2 He shall enter into peace: they shall rest in their beds, each one walking in his uprightness.
• Saints
- Have Peace in Christ

6. John 16:33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall
have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
- Have Peace with God
Isa 27:5 Or let him take hold of my strength, that he may make peace with me; and he shall make peace
with me.
Rom 5:1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
- Enjoy Peace
Ps 119:165 Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.
- Repose in Peace
Ps 4:8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.
- Blessed with Peace
Ps 29:11 The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.
- Kept in perfect Peace
Isa 26:3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
Phil 4:7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through
Christ Jesus.
- Ruled by Peace
Col 3:15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be
ye thankful.
- Die in Peace
Ps 37:37 Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace.
Luke 2:29 Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:
- Wish Peace to each other
Gal 6:16 And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of
God.
Phil 1:2 Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
Col 1:2 To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace,
from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
1Thess 1:1 Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the
Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord
Jesus Christ.

7. • God bestows Peace upon those who
- Obey him
Lev 26:6 And I will give peace in the land, and ye shall lie down, and none shall make you afraid: and I will
rid evil beasts out of the land, neither shall the sword go through your land.
- Please him
Ps 16:7 I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons.
- Endure his chastisements
Job 5:17 Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not thou the chastening of
the Almighty:
Job 5:23 For thou shalt be in league with the stones of the field: and the beasts of the field shall be at
peace with thee.
Job 5:24 And thou shalt know that thy tabernacle shall be in peace; and thou shalt visit thy habitation, and
shalt not sin.
• Saints should
- Love Peace
Zech 8:19 Thus saith the LORD of hosts; The fast of the fourth month, and the fast of the fifth, and the fast
of the seventh, and the fast of the tenth, shall be to the house of Judah joy and gladness, and cheerful
feasts; therefore love the truth and peace.
- Seek Peace
Ps 34:14 Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.
1Pet 3:11 Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.
- Follow Peace
2Tim 2:22 Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the
Lord out of a pure heart.
- Follow the things which make for Peace
Rom 14:19 Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may
edify another.
- Cultivate Peace
Ps 120:7 I am for peace: but when I speak, they are for war.
- Speak Peace

8. Esth 10:3 For Mordecai the Jew was next unto king Ahasuerus, and great among the Jews, and accepted
of the multitude of his brethren, seeking the wealth of his people, and speaking peace to all his seed.
- Live in Peace
2Cor 13:11 Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and
the God of love and peace shall be with you.
- Have Peace with each other
Mark 9:50 Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in
yourselves, and have peace one with another.
1Thess 5:13 And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among
yourselves.
- Endeavour to have Peace with all men
Rom 12:18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
Heb 12:14 Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
• Exhort others to Peace
Gen 45:24 So he sent his brethren away, and they departed: and he said unto them, See that ye fall not
out by the way.
• Ministers should exhort to Peace
2Thess 3:12 Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with
quietness they work, and eat their own bread.
• The benediction of ministers should be Peace
Num 6:26 The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
Luke 10:5 And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house.
• Exemplified
- Abraham
Gen 13:8 And Abram said unto Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between
my herdmen and thy herdmen; for we be brethren.
Gen 13:9 Is not the whole land before thee? separate thyself, I pray thee, from me: if thou wilt take the left
hand, then I will go to the right; or if thou depart to the right hand, then I will go to the left.
- Abimelech
Gen 26:29 That thou wilt do us no hurt, as we have not touched thee, and as we have done unto thee
nothing but good, and have sent thee away in peace: thou art now the blessed of the LORD.
- Mordecai

9. Esth 10:3 For Mordecai the Jew was next unto king Ahasuerus, and great among the Jews, and accepted
of the multitude of his brethren, seeking the wealth of his people, and speaking peace to all his seed.
- David
Ps 120:7 I am for peace: but when I speak, they are for war.
• The wicked
- Hypocritically speak Peace
Ps 28:3 Draw me not away with the wicked, and with the workers of iniquity, which speak peace to their
neighbours, but mischief is in their hearts.
- Speak not Peace
Ps 35:20 For they speak not peace: but they devise deceitful matters against them that are quiet in the
land.
- Enjoy not Peace
Isa 48:22 There is no peace, saith the LORD, unto the wicked.
Ezek 7:25 Destruction cometh; and they shall seek peace, and there shall be none.
- Opposed to Peace
Ps 120:7 I am for peace: but when I speak, they are for war.
- Hate Peace
Ps 120:6 My soul hath long dwelt with him that hateth peace.
- Know not the way of Peace
Isa 57:2 He shall enter into peace: they shall rest in their beds, each one walking in his uprightness.
Rom 3:17 And the way of peace have they not known:
- Know not the things of Peace
Luke 19:42 Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto
thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes.
- Promise Peace to themselves
Deut 29:19 And it come to pass, when he heareth the words of this curse, that he bless himself in his
heart, saying, I shall have peace, though I walk in the imagination of mine heart, to add drunkenness to
thirst:
- Are promised Peace by false teachers

10. Jer 6:14 They have healed also the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when
there is no peace.
- There is no Peace for wicked
Isa 48:22 There is no peace, saith the LORD, unto the wicked.
Isa 57:21 There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.