Peace, divine in NT

Provision of peace through the Father

Peace in a believer’s relationship with the Father

Romans 5:1 KJV 1900

Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:

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Peace through the Father’s provision for the believer

1 Timothy 6:17 KJV 1900

Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;

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Provision of peace through Jesus Christ

Through Jesus Christ’s coming

Luke 2:10–14 KJV 1900

And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, Good will toward men.

These OT prophecies are fulfilled in the coming of Jesus Christ:

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Through Jesus Christ’s teaching

John 16:33 KJV 1900

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.

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Through Jesus Christ’s ministry

Acts 10:36 KJV 1900

The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)

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Through Jesus Christ’s death

Colossians 1:19–20 KJV 1900

For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell; 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.

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Through Jesus Christ’s resurrection

Luke 24:36 KJV 1900

And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.

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Through Jesus Christ’s ascension

Romans 8:34 KJV 1900

Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.

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Provision of peace through the Holy Spirit

Through the Holy Spirit’s inner witness

2 Corinthians 1:21–22 KJV 1900

Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God; Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.

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Through the Holy Spirit’s presence

Acts 9:31 KJV 1900

Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.

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Peace as the Holy Spirit’s fruit and gift

Galatians 5:22 KJV 1900

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

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