Holy Spirit and peace

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The Holy Spirit brings a sense of well-being, contentment and wholeness to believers whatever their outward circumstances. Peace is therefore an indication of the Holy Spirit’s presence.

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Peace is part of the nature of the Holy Spirit

The Spirit is likened to a dove, the symbol of peace

Matthew 3:16 NLT
After his baptism, as Jesus came up out of the water, the heavens were opened and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and settling on him.

As part of the Godhead the Spirit is the God of peace

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Peace is a resource that the Holy Spirit gives to believers

Romans 14:17 NLT
For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of living a life of goodness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
See also The Greek word “parakletos” means “one called alongside”, hence “comforter” or “advocate”;

The fruit of the Spirit includes peace

Galatians 5:22–25 NLT
But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! Those who belong to Christ Jesus have nailed the passions and desires of their sinful nature to his cross and crucified them there. Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives.
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The Holy Spirit brings peace to God’s people concerning their circumstances

He changes situations to bring peace

Isaiah 32:14–18 NLT
The palace and the city will be deserted, and busy towns will be empty. Wild donkeys will frolic and flocks will graze in the empty forts and watchtowers until at last the Spirit is poured out on us from heaven. Then the wilderness will become a fertile field, and the fertile field will yield bountiful crops. Justice will rule in the wilderness and righteousness in the fertile field. And this righteousness will bring peace. Yes, it will bring quietness and confidence forever. My people will live in safety, quietly at home. They will be at rest.
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He brings peace of mind to those facing difficult situations

Philippians 1:19 NLT
For I know that as you pray for me and the Spirit of Jesus Christ helps me, this will lead to my deliverance.
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The Holy Spirit brings peaceful relationships

Between believers

Ephesians 4:3 NLT
Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace.

Between believers and God the Father

Romans 8:1–2 NLT
So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death.
See also ; The result of the Spirit’s work is contrasted with fear, the opposite of peace.
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