The Gift of Peace

Welcome back to our Fruit of Spirit Series.

Galatians 5:22-23
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

The Gift of Peace:
John 14:27 (NIV)
27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

The Message of Peace

Welcome back to our Fruit of Spirit Series.

Galatians 5:22-23
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law

The Message of Peace:

Ephesians 2:17 (NIV)
17 He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near.

John 20:21 (NIV)
21 Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.”

The Healing of Peace

Welcome back to our Fruit of Spirit Series.

Galatians 5:22-23
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

The Healing of Peace:

Proverbs 14:30 (NIV)
30 A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.

Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV)
28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

Psalms 23:1-4 (NIV)
1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 
3 he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness 
for his name’s sake. 
4 Even though I walk 
 through the valley of the shadow of death, 
I will fear no evil, 
for you are with me; 
your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

1 Peter 5:7 (NIV)
7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

The Protection of Peace

Welcome back to our Fruit of Spirit Series.

Galatians 5:22-23
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

The Protection of Peace:

Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)
6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Psalms 4:8 (NIV)
8 I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.

The Source of Peace

Welcome back to our Fruit of Spirit Series. Today, we are going to start learning about the next fruit – Peace.

Galatians 5:22-23
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

PEACE

Webster’s New World Dictionary defines

Peace – freedom from war, an agreement to end war, harmony, calm, quiet.

The Source of Peace:

Psalms 62:5-7 (NIV)
5 Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; 
my hope comes from him. 
6 He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken. 
7 My salvation and my honor depend on God ; 
he is my mighty rock, my refuge.

Psalms 29:11 (NIV)
11 The LORD gives strength to his people; 
the LORD blesses his people with peace.

Psalms 62:1 (NIV)
1 My soul finds rest in God alone; 
my salvation comes from him.

Isaiah 26:12 (NIV)
12 LORD, you establish peace for us; all that we have accomplished you have done for us.