Perfect Peace
In the beginning God created the earth. That earth was peaceful. No one argued. There was no violence. There was peace in the environment, peace at home, peace was everywhere. That is part of what made it paradise. Without sin, there is peace. unfortunately we live in a world tainted by sin. We live in a world where wars abound. We see violence towards innocent people, fights in our homes, churches and schools, and often wars within our own spirit. These problems and so many others are caused by the sin that is prevalent in our world.
Even with all the angst of our world, we are admonished throughout Scripture to live peaceably with all men. Paul wishes “Grace and peace” to the churches who receive his epistles. The angels sang of “peace on earth.” A peaceful world matters to God. That is why He sent His Son, to save us from our sin. Perfect peace cannot come while sin rules in our hearts and minds. God sent a solution for our sin problem with His Son Jesus.
I’m becoming more convinced that peace is not just a hippie mantra, it is how the Earth was and how it will be again. Until the Lord returns though, He has laid out principles in Scripture which can help us live peaceful lives in a mixed up world. The foundation of peace is through God’s gift of salvation.
No person on Earth is without sin.
All have sinned and come short of the glory of God Romans 3:23.
Because of this, we all deserve punishment.
For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord Romans 6:23.
You cannot earn God’s favor by being “good” our “righteousnesses are as filthy rags” in comparison with God.
For by grace are ye saved through faith, and that not of yourselves it is the gift of God. Not of works lest any man should boast. Ephesians 2:8-9
Because God is love, He was not willing that any should perish and so He sent His Son, Jesus Christ to die for our sins. Christ had never sinned and did not deserve to die, but He did because He loves us deeply.
For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God. 1 Peter 3:18.
All you have to do is repent for your sins and believe in Christ to save you. It seems so simple because it is. God’s love is true and unconditional.
Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shall be saved. Acts 16:31.
Now you not only have the foundation of peace but the truth about the gift of eternal life from God.
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16
I realize that most who read this blog have either heard this before, or are already believers. At this point though I wanted to lay the foundation for where we are headed with a study on peace. If you have read this post and want to know more about accepting Christ please contact me, I’d be happy to answer any questions you might have.
Peace starts with our relationship with Christ and salvation is the key. I hope to continue with this series over the next few weeks. Not only can we have the peace that passes all understanding, but it helps us to become peacemakers.
