And the peace of God, which surpasses all

UNDERSTANDING WILL KEEP YOURS

HEARTS AND YOUR THOUGHTS IN
CHRIST JESUS.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Introduction:
For thousands of years, the Jews have called God, Shalom, even in these
Times still call Him the same, God of peace. Peace is a quality of God.
a quality that Jesus has and that God wants his children to have.
Peace is a word constantly used by humanity. In relationships
Among people, peace is always sought. A large part of humanity
they want to live in peace, there are also many who like to live in conflict and
quarrels and are always seeking war.
Since man sinned, peace has been a state of life that the world has not known.
has been able to fully enjoy.
Peace is also a quality related to the internal state of the
There are people who internally live in peace with themselves and
many, perhaps more than the first, who have no peace within them, in their
feelings, in their thoughts. They live in anguish, fear, anger,
discontent, pain, sadness, melancholy, anxiety, etc. Due to problems of the
past or present that overwhelm their life.
Although externally they may not show it, there is no peace in their life. Many do not
they have peace because they allow the influence of what they hear or what they see
affect your inner peace. They let themselves be affected by the bad news they receive.

The story of the conquest of the land of Canaan by the people of Israel tells
that the bad news caused the people to become disheartened and weaken.
Moses sent some men to investigate the land and the inhabitants in it,
Before attacking, among those men was Joshua. Numbers 13:25-34
When the people heard the news, they did not trust in God but in the news.
that these men gave. And that night they had no peace, but anguish, fear,
They cried out because of the news they had heard. Numbers 14:1-4

Today we have problems in Venezuela, and a large part of the country is in anguish.
by what is happening, and many Christians are also affected by
 this situation. The anguish is not generated by what they are suffering or
suffering, but for what they hear, for the information they receive.
When we fall into the same situation as the people of Israel, there is no peace in
we are scared, distressed. This means that there is very little
trust in God, there is unbelief, not believing what God promises us, not
They treasure the word of God.
God told Israel that He was with them and that He would give them the land, they did not
they believed and became anxious and lost their inner peace. It tells us that
He is with us and will help us reach the sky, and we do not believe either,
we also get anxious and lose the inner peace that we should have
Philippians 4:6-7
What is peace?
The word used in the Bible means tranquility, well-being, prosperity. That
it is the peace that we must have tranquility in our soul, in our mind, in
the heart. Feeling good even in external circumstances, that gives us a
spiritual well-being that others do not have. That tranquility, confidence,
may our soul thrive towards spiritual maturity.
Peace is a quality of God and of Jesus Christ. God is called the God of peace.
to Jesus, prince of peace. Peace is a quality of Christians who have their
life sown in the word of God and they trust in God fully, even if they are
seeing bad things around them and less when they just listen. 1 Corinthians
14:33
Without peace we are anxious.
Afanosos means concerned about something, eager about something, interested in
something. And that something causes us distress, worry, fear. The people of Israel
due to the bad news, they shouted, cried, and complained.
The apostle Paul is an excellent example to follow. A committed man.
with the kingdom of God, pursued, oppressed, etc. but with spiritual strength
enormous. 2 Corinthians 4:7-9 Despite living through these problems
personally, however, I was neither anxious nor desperate. Without peace, no
there is tranquility, there is no trust in God.

3. The lack of peace affects the heart and the thoughts.

 In this case, when it refers to the heart, it is talking about feelings.
The lack of tranquility and trust produces anguish, sadness, fear, and anger.
in our feelings. Our heart is troubled and our brain
start thinking more than necessary. In moments of distress, things
we see more bad things than they are, we exaggerate the problem and start to
make desperate decisions that often end badly.
In the case of Israel, they were thinking of removing Moses as their leader and
to put another man to take them back to Egypt. Because of the anguish they had
due to the bad news they were willing to throw everything away, they were
willing to waste the blessings, the land that God was about to give him.
So many when making decisions in times of distress, the most likely
that things go badly for them.

Trusting in God gives us peace.

When we trust in God, the peace that he transmits to us in his word allows us.
that we take our attention off God and focus on the problem. We can
having problems or hearing bad news but trust in God, not
it allows us to faint, to anguish ourselves. When fear overwhelms us
we throw it with the confidence of what God says in the Bible. When we
we are troubled we remember that God is with us and that he helps us to have
peace.
God is our strength, we are weak but He is strong. Isaiah
26:3-4
His word is our strength, because there we find wisdom, comfort,
promises, security, love. Proverbs 3:1-2
But to have that peace that God gives, we must be faithful, steadfast,
persevering. Proverbs 16:7
Israel had no peace, because they did not walk uprightly. They did not keep the
God's commandments. For that reason, he suffered greatly. Isaiah 48:17-19

Jesus Christ told his disciples that he was leaving them his peace. That wonderful peace.
which rests in the trust in God, no matter what happens to us
around. Jesus has given us peace in abundance, but we must cultivate it,
to treasure it. A peace that surpasses all understanding, that minds
Brothers can't understand and sometimes it is hard for Christians.
Understand. John 14:27
Jesus says do not let your heart be troubled nor be afraid. But how many here
Is that true? Jesus brought us peace with God and peace to our hearts. Isaiah 53:5

The peace of God must govern our hearts, the peace that God gives us.
through his word, of protection. Colossians 3:15
conclusions

Let's trust in God, let's enjoy the peace that He can give to His children, that
Peace means tranquility, trust. Let's not give up in the face of bad news.
neither before the problems. Psalm 112 talks about how happy a person is who
Keep the word of God. Psalm 112:1 Psalm 112:7 He will not be affected by
bad news.
Eight biblical truths about the peace of God
Salvador Gomez Dickson (see site)

The Peace of God

God is the most secure being in the universe. Not only because of the objective security He possesses—nothing can

can defeat or destroy. You don't have to put locks or take out health insurance. He also
experience the greatest subjective security that can be experienced. There are no scares or
fears, no fear of the future, enjoy full satisfaction and contentment and joy
perpetual. Live in the total enjoyment of peace—the safest being in the universe.
The topic I want to talk to you about is the topic of peace. And although I want to talk about the 'peace of

"God," I actually want to talk about the "peace of God within us." The peace of God must come to be
the peace of God in us.
Everyone wants to live in peace: to enjoy a life free of conflicts and problems. What does it evoke?
The word 'peace' for you? Well-being? Satisfaction? Freedom from disturbances and worries?
Prosperity? Tranquility? Health? Zero conflicts? Rest? All these things are
included in the use that has generally been given to the term. In fact, when we study the AT
we can observe the importance that the term had for people. The Shalom of God was
something very longed for and expected. It was included in the traditional greeting among people.
Even to this day, Jews and Muslims use the expression 'peace be upon you.'
And judgment will dwell in the wilderness, and righteousness will abide in the fruitful field. And the effect of the
justice will be peace; and the work of justice, rest and security forever. And my people will dwell
in a dwelling of peace, in secure rooms, and in places of rest.” (Isaiah 32:16–18, RVR60)
)
The way I want to develop this meditation is by making several statements with
regarding the topic of derivatives from the Scriptures.

God describes himself as a God of peace.

· And may the God of peace sanctify you completely; and may your whole being, spirit, soul and
body, be kept blameless for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Thess. 5:23,
RVR60
· And the God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our
The Lord Jesus Christ be with you.' (Rom. 16:20, RVR60)
· For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace. As in all the churches of the saints,
For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.
· What you learned and received and heard and saw in me, do this; and the God of peace
He will be with you.
· And the same Lord of peace give you peace always in every way. The Lord be with all.
you.
· And the God of peace who raised our Lord Jesus Christ from the dead, the great shepherd of
the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, make you suitable for every good work so that you may do his
will, making him in you what is pleasing before him through Jesus Christ; to whom be the
glory for the ages of ages. Amen.
· And the God of peace be with all of you. Amen.
We are more accustomed to hearing that 'God is love'. But as you can see, the
The Bible emphasizes that our God is peace. He is a God of peace, characterized by peace. He himself
experience peace. It is the source of peace.
2. Our Messiah is identified as 'Prince of Peace.'
For a child is born to us, a son is given to us, and the government will be upon his shoulder; and he will be called
his name is Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." (Isaiah 9:6)
RVR60)
There are several prophecies that refer to the kingdom of peace that Christ will bring. In his first
the coming did the work that grants us peace with God, which guarantees us the experience of peace
interior and of conscience. In his second coming, he will provide us with even circumstantial peace. At last
There will be true peace, rest and relaxation, security and health, fullness of joy and happiness.
Only He in His coming will be the author of world peace. It is illusory to expect it before.
Obviously, this designation of our Savior imposes on us the obligation to be ourselves.
also peace entities: promoters of both relational peace and personal peace.
3. The message with which God reached us and that we must preach is a "gospel of
peace.
· God sent a message to the children of Israel, announcing the gospel of peace through
Jesus Christ; He is Lord of all." (Acts 10:36, RVR60)
· And he came and announced the good news of peace to you who were far away, and to those who were near.
they were near;" (Eph. 2:17, RVR60)
· And shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace.
· And how will they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: How beautiful are the feet
of those who announce peace, of those who announce good news!” (Rom. 10:15, RVR60)
"He entrusted us with the message of reconciliation" (2 Cor. 5:19).
God is the source of our peace.
And the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.
(2 Thessalonians 3:16, RVR60)
You will keep in perfect peace the one whose mind is steadfast because he trusts in you.
trustworthy. Trust in the Lord forever, for in the Lord God is the strength of the
centuries.” (Isaiah 26:3–4, RVR60)
Do not be anxious about anything, but let your requests be made known to God in all
prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding,
will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.” (Phil. 4:6–7, RVR60)
5. The work of Christ guarantees our peace with God and our personal peace.
Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord.
Jesus Christ; (Rom. 5:1, RVR60)
But he was wounded for our rebellions, crushed for our sins; the punishment for our...
peace was upon him, and by his stripes we were healed.” (Isaiah 53:5, RVR60)
The Bible says that there is no peace for the wicked (Is. 57:21). We were enemies of God.
leading us to eternal condemnation. But Christ rescued us, redeemed us. He brought us to a
new relationship with God.
For he is our peace, who made both one, breaking down the middle wall
separation,” (Eph. 2:14, RVR60 )
The work of Christ has opened the doors for us, so that even we Gentiles can be today.
containers of the Lord's mercies. When we remember the death of the Lord, we do well to
remember that through His death we have peace with God today and have been accepted into His
presence. Those who were far away were brought near.
Today we enjoy peace of conscience through his shed blood.
For if the blood of bulls and of goats, and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on
the unclean, sanctify for the purification of the flesh, how much more the blood of Christ, which
through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, he will cleanse your
dead works to serve the living God?” (Hebrews 9:13–14, RVR60)
10:22
But Christ is also the source of our inner peace.
I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but
Be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33, RVR60)

In whom is our peace? "So that in me you may have peace." Our peace with God is anchored in
Christ.
6. The work of the Spirit in the believer is conducive to relational peace.
God makes peace with us and turns his children into ambassadors of peace.
The followers of the Prince of Peace are made peacemakers.
· Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.

· Pray for the peace of Jerusalem; May those who love you be prospered. May there be peace within your walls.
walls, And the rest within your palaces. For the love of my brothers and my companions I will say
Peace be with you." (Psalm 122:6–8, RVR60)
· If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live in peace with everyone.
12:18, RVR60
· For the kingdom of God is not food and drink, but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.
Holy. Because he who serves Christ in this pleases God and is approved by men. Thus
that we may follow what contributes to peace and mutual edification.” (Rom. 14:17–19, RVR60)
)
· I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which
you were called, with all humility and gentleness, bearing with one another in patience
others in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace;” (Eph. 4:1–3,
RVR60)
· Flee also youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those
who call on the Lord with a pure heart.” (2 Tim. 2:22, RVR60)
· For where there is jealousy and contention, there is confusion and every evil work. But the
wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of
mercy and good fruits, without uncertainty or hypocrisy. And the fruit of justice is sown
in peace for those who make peace.” (Jas. 3:16–18, RVR60)
The fruit of the Spirit is... peace (Gal. 5:22).
The life of faith leads to inner peace.
Our worries and fears reveal our distrust in God.
You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast because they trust in you.
Trust in the Lord forever, for in the Lord God is the strength of the
centuries.” (Isaiah 26:3–4, RVR60)
This is true, complete peace. God does something here: He is the one who keeps in perfect peace.
But there is something we do: persevere in Him with our thoughts. We must trust in
He, have faith. Sometimes we believe more in our problems than in God. We must trust in him.
forever because in Him is the strength of the ages.
And the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope.
by the power of the Holy Spirit.” (Rom. 15:13, RVR60)
The peace of God is different from that of the world.
I do not give it as the world gives it.

· Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you; I do not give to you as the world gives. Let not your heart be troubled.

heart, nor be afraid." (John 14:27, RVR60)

Notice that Christ was not promising his disciples that they would be free from
problems. What the apostles experienced after the ascension of the Lord was all that
opposite. They had to confront many afflictions and difficulties, persecutions and
tribulations, but they had the peace of Christ in their hearts.
Surpasses all understanding.
· Do not be anxious about anything, but let your requests be known to God in all
prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding,
will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus." (Phil. 4:6–7, RVR60)
Surpasses all understanding because the believer can have peace in conditions where the
People without Christ go crazy and despair. The believer's peace is not normal; it is something
celestial. It is the peace of Christ. The peace of Christ is real in the midst of problems.
Conclusion:
a) Give thanks to God for His peace: peace with Him, inner peace, peace with others. Give thanks to God.
for Christ, because without his work peace would be impossible, because there is no peace for the wicked.

b) Ask God to make you a peacemaker.

c) Ask God to increase your confidence and faith in Him. Ask Him to guard your heart in
complete peace.
And the peace of God... - Preaching
On more than one occasion I have told you that one of the most glorious benefits that Christians
we obtain is peace. This is something that many fail to understand, and the main reason for this is
because when peace is talked about, people tend to think about this topic from a
mundane point of view. In other words, people think that to have peace one must
to have control over things, or the ability to manipulate situations so that everything is
beneficial. And that is why there are so many who seek to obtain peace in their life through
material possessions, money, social positions, and so many other things that they think will
will bring peace and stability.

Governments seek peace through possessing powerful weapons, large armies, equipment of
mass destruction, and all the other war machines that exist. They also seek
control the population by establishing laws and statutes that restrict, and sometimes even us
They deny the human rights that God has given us. But the reality is that peace
What so many long for will never be found in any of these things.

But, if peace cannot be found in any of these things, how and where can we find it?
find? This will be the topic of our Bible study today. Let's continue now with
the preaching to discover how and where we can obtain the peace that so many of us need.

Philippians 4:6-7 - Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

God in every prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all

understanding will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.

When we look for the definition of the word peace in the dictionary [1], we find that this
small word is mostly used to describe the 'mutual relationship of those who are not in
war; however, we also find that it is used to describe: "virtue that puts in the
spirit of calm and tranquility, opposed to turmoil and passions"; and in this portion of the
definition is on which we will base our Bible study today. I say that we will base the
Today's sermon in this portion of the definition because the key word of the definition according to the
dictionary is 'spirit', and this word is defined as: 'soul or spirit as it is the principle of the
human activity.” Why have I told you all this?

I have told you all this because I clearly wish to establish that the peace we will be
The focus of this preaching is spiritual peace. Why is spiritual peace of such importance?
Importance? The reason is easy, without spiritual peace people will never achieve anything.
another kind of peace. So keeping what I have mentioned in mind, let's continue now with
our preaching.

The first thing we find here is that we are told: "...Do not be anxious about anything, but instead be...

your requests be made known to God in all prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving...
In fact, this little verse answers part of our initial question. Let's examine these.
two points with more detail so that they can understand me well.

I. How can we find peace?

Here we see that we are told: '...Do not be anxious for anything...' Why is this told to us? The

the reason the Word of God tells us this is because anxiety, or disordered ambition in
Almost every occasion will lead us to covet. And as we all know, covetousness is something forbidden.

for our God [2]. When we take the time to meditate on just this little statement in
the bible, it will not be difficult for us to reach the conclusion that desire or disordered ambition/greed has

has been, and will continue to be the main reason why nations go to war. Allow me
Cite an example so that they understand well what I'm saying.

Now I ask, what was one of the main causes of World War II? According to
Historians note that one of the main causes was when Germany invaded and reconquered the
territories it had lost by signing the Treaty of Versailles in 1919, which ended the
World War I. Although in the years after the ratification, the Treaty of Versailles
It was reviewed and modified several times, especially in favor of Germany. And despite the fact that

numerous concessions were made to Germany before Adolf Hitler came to power, in
In 1938, the territorial liquidation articles remained in effect [3]. And that is why the
historians attribute as one of the causes of the beginning of World War II to the fact
that Germany had violated the terms of the treaty when it reconquered the territory that
had lost by signing the Treaty of Versailles.

But even though all of this that I have mentioned is correct from a historical standpoint, I can ...
to assert that what caused the Second World War was not something as simple as the violation of
a treaty, but the disordered ambition of a man, (inspired and supported by the
devil), to control the entire world. And if we reflect on these events for a moment, I believe that
we will all come to the conclusion that almost all, if not all, wars and armed conflicts
they have been caused by the disordered ambition of governments to control everything. And I can
to say that the government we have in this country at present is slowly and cautiously
trying to control and manipulate every aspect of our lives, passing laws and amendments that
they restrict our constitutional rights, and the rights that God has given us. But
well, I don't want to go deeper into this topic today, this will be another topic for another day; so
that up to here with the governments and the history class. But what about the family and our life
personal?

The reality is that the enemy tries to negatively impact the Christian life through the
disordered ambition and/or greed. Why do I say this? The reason I say this is
because there are numerous Christian homes where disordered ambition, greed, and/or
greed has caused people to put aside Christian family principles. There are
numerous Christian households where both the father and the mother are so busy with the
things of this world, they are so obsessed with material possessions and wealth, that they do not
they have time for God, and even less to dedicate to their family. And it is exactly for this
the reason that the peace of God does not reign in countless Christian homes, but what reigns
it is greed, avarice, and disorder. And the reality is that where these things exist, peace that
God offers you and desires to give you will never be attained. How can we achieve the peace that

Does God want to deliver us? The answer to this question can be easily found here when
...let your requests be made known to God in all prayer and supplication, with
thanksgiving…

Something that I have repeated, and will continue to repeat for the rest of my life is that prayer is

essential in Christian life. But unfortunately, prayer is the first thing that with
frequency we stop doing. This is something that happens because we get so caught up with the daily
to live and our daily needs, that we completely forget what we find in
Romans 8:6 when we read: "...For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace."

Spirit is life and peace...

Now, with this I am not saying or implying that we completely disengage from
our sustenance, and our daily needs. Saying this to them would be something completely
irresponsible. I am not saying or implying that we should sit back.
house waiting for God to bring us food, pay our rent, buy us clothes and shoes
and others. As I said, saying or implying this would be completely irresponsible. Of course.
As the head of the family, we must all strive to give our family the best that is available.
our reach, but what we cannot allow is for our spiritual life, and our relationship
with God suffer because of this.

So what I am telling you is that as true Christians the first thing...

we must, and we have to seek the presence of God in our life, and everything else God will provide us
He will deliver it. This is something the Lord clearly tells us in Matthew 6:32-33 when we read: "...
For the Gentiles seek all these things; but your heavenly Father knows that you have
need for all these things. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and
All these things will be added to you... Tell the person next to you: seek God.
Let's continue now with our Bible study to discover the answer to the second part of
our initial question.

II. Where can we find peace?

...And the peace of God, which surpasses all
understanding will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus...” The peace
the spiritual that we all so much need can only be found in one place, and that place is
Christ. But that peace that we so desperately need can only be found when we trust in God.
and its promises completely.

In John 14:27 we find that the Lord says to us: '...Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you; I do not give it to you'

I give as the world gives. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid...” And I want us to

Let us pay close attention to what the Lord tells us here: '...I do not give it to you as the world gives...'

What I want us to focus on this detail? I want us to focus on this detail because peace
what the world offers is the concept of the absence of conflicts, but the reality of it all is that
As faithful Christians, conflicts and tribulations will not disappear from our lives.

As I have told you on other occasions, if problems and difficulties disappeared from life
a person with only accepting Christ, everyone in the world would be Christians, since so much
believers and non-believers want to live without difficulties and problems. But what the Christian
The rest of the world does not have to, it is God's promise that tells us that despite what
we can overcome, when we trust in Christ, He gives us victory. Pay close attention to how it
the Lord says in John 16:33 when we read: "...I have spoken these things to you so that in me you may have

peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but take heart, I have overcome the world....” Tell the person

What do you have by your side: Christ has overcome for you.

Brothers, and this is the: '...peace of God, which surpasses all understanding...' This is the peace

spiritual that God gives to every faithful Christian. The peace that God gives us is not that it doesn't

let's not worry, it's not that we don't have problems, or that we don't have to go through
tribulations. The peace that God gives us is not the absence of conflicts, but when we trust
In God and His promises, within those situations we will always find the peace of God.
To conclude. Now we must ask ourselves, why are there so many Christians who do not succeed?
achieving the peace that God gives us? The main reason why so many do not attain the peace that
God gives us this because many do not understand the meaning of the word peace.

Let us never forget that as faithful Christians we cannot see things from a
worldly point of view, but we have to look at things from a spiritual point of view.
So let's remember that peace is not the absence of conflicts, peace is our absolute
trust in God.

Do you feel troubled and tired of fighting today? Do you feel worried and distressed today?
the situations that surround you? Then listen today to what the Lord says to you: '...Come to me all
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest...” (Matthew 11:28).

Stop worrying and fretting about the things of this world; stop distressing over things that
they surround you; stop seeking peace in wealth and material possessions, and seek God.
Better is a dry morsel, and peace, than a house full of strife.
provisions...

Evangelism is the study of how to witness effectively and

share the gospel boldly. Consider the elements
basics of the plan of salvation and its clear presentation.
Teach how to overcome the resistance of different types of
mindsets. Explain how to follow up and present the
fundamental truths that the Christian worker must teach
to the newly converted.

5. Peace with God

Questions by W. E. Powell;

It is the happy privilege of every true believer in Christ to enjoy peace with God. This does not
it means that each believer enjoys it, but it is indeed possible for each of us to possess
a solid and firm peace with God regarding our sins. Is not this thought
enough to make our hearts burn with fervor to possess and enjoy this great
Blessing? May the Lord help us in our consideration of this issue.

Sometimes we hear about 'true peace' and 'false peace'. What do these terms mean?
It is to be feared that a large number of people in this city are spending their lives in
a false peace, that is, a peace that arises from indifference. They inhabit the paradise of the
foolish, and they live without thinking of their souls and careless of their terrible danger. Numbed with
the devil's opium, they spend their days in a stupor, absorbed in their businesses, their duties,
their pleasures, their friends, their grievances, and their sins.

True peace, divine peace, peace with God, is something very different. It is the result not of the
ignorance or indifference, but rather unawareness that one is out of danger. He who has peace
with God he has faced his own condition in the presence of God. He has contemplated the enormity of
his sins and has recognized himself as a guilty rebel deserving of hell. He has believed the
good news about Christ who died for sinners, and who rose from the dead for their
justification.

If you ask him where his sins are, he might answer: "They have disappeared. They all were
lying over Christ, and He made atonement for them with His blood. Today He is in glory. That
who carried my sins upon Himself no longer bears them. He has been freed from the burden He carried.
on the Calvary, and since He is free, I am also free!

Can you speak this way? This is the language of one who has true peace.

Is it possible to have peace regarding some things, and not regarding others?

I think so. The other day I was visiting a poor man who had accidentally lost
his position. He had been sunk in misery, and he barely knew where the next would come from.
food. But her confidence in the goodness of God had remained firm. "I do not feel
"Restless," he said to me: "I leave my problems in God's hands. He will help me." This man could,
In this way, have peace regarding your troubles and needs.

But as the conversation continued, it became clear that instead he did not have peace regarding his
sins and their state before God. Although he recognized God's goodness, he lamented his own
lack of kindness, and sometimes I feared that I would never reach heaven. I did not understand that my acceptance by
God's part did not depend on the state of his heart, no matter how important this is in its place, but
of the work that Christ carried out. Hence, he was unaware of the true peace with God. Regarding
to his problems and woes, he could feel calm and at peace, hoping that God would help him; but
Regarding his sins and his state before God, he was filled with anxiety.

The case of this man is not at all uncommon. There are many who can pass peacefully through
the storms of life, with the awareness in their hearts of God's goodness, but never
They have come to learn the secret of peace with God, through death and resurrection.
of Christ.

Is 'peace with God' the same as the certainty of salvation?

No. The fact is that little is said in the Bible regarding the 'certainty of salvation', because of the
simple reason that in the times of the apostles, when the gospel was preached in its
simplicity and without mixtures, those who received it and believed in Christ were saved, and,
Naturally, they knew. But in our times, a very different state of things exists. Due to
to the distorted way in which the gospel is often presented, mixed with the law and
With Jewish principles, there are thousands who, to some extent, trust in Christ and build all their
hopes about His precious blood, but they cannot speak with certainty about it.
salvation. Hence the current need to urge uncertainty, and to expose how it
obtains, simply by accepting what God has said. Let's take, for example, the well-known
verse from Acts 13:39: 'In Him everyone who believes is justified.' What an effective weapon it is
this passage to dispel all doubt and all fear!
But peace with God goes beyond keeping doubts and fears at bay through help from
some precious passage from the Scriptures. It is the result of knowing what has been accomplished
through the death and resurrection of Christ for the believer. Through that work, they have been
removed all our sins; we have been justified from all accusation. In other words, it has
the disturbing element has been removed, and the blessed consequence is peace with God.

Allow me to give an illustration for greater clarity. A few months ago I was living in a house.
surrounded by pastures with a lot of livestock. The path from the house to the neighboring town
I was passing through these pastures. There was no other way to get there.

One afternoon I was walking to the village with a lady who was very afraid of the
cows. When he saw that our path went directly through a herd of these
animals, she became very nervous, and wanted to turn back. I did everything I could to calm her down.
I told him that I had passed through this path countless times, and that I had never seen the slightest
sign of ferocity in cows; they were completely harmless, and it would be more likely that the
cows fled from her rather than attacking her. In the end, my friend calmed down and set out on the
walked, not without some unease at first, but with a growing confidence. She believed my
word when I assured him that there was no danger, and his fears faded away
totally when he saw that there was really no cause for alarm. In this way
he obtained the uncertainty.

Upon returning from the village later, we found that all the cows had been taken to another place.
section of the estate. Not a single hoof remained, no horn in sight.

The face of my companion lit up with a smile, and he exclaimed: "Oh, the cows have
missing!

"Yes," I replied, "but you wouldn't be afraid to walk past him now, would you?"

"No," said the lady; "I know they wouldn't harm me and that my fears are foolish and without reason.
reason, but I'm glad they've disappeared anyway.

Now, I believe this illustrates the difference between the certainty of salvation and peace.
Calmed and with the assurance that comes from the Word of God, we can continue our
walking knowing that fears are unfounded and unreasonable. But when we see that everything
that which we feared has disappeared, that our sins have been taken away, that the judgment that
we deserved has been borne, and that the demands of divine justice have been fully met
satisfied - then we have true peace. The source of our fear has been removed.
eliminated. And this is precisely what Christ has fulfilled for us.

Why do not all believers enjoy peace with God?

There are multitudes who lack peace because they are unbelieving believers. When the Lord Jesus
he reached the two walkers on the road to Emmaus, he found that they, although they were
true disciples, they were filled with unbelief. "Oh foolish ones," he said to them, "and slow of heart
heart to believe everything that the prophets have said!

Many today are precisely in the same condition. They trust in the Lord Jesus.
as their Savior, and place all their hopes of future glory in His precious blood, but
they are slow to believe what the gospel assures them is the result of His death and
resurrection. Do they not see that as a consequence of His work all their sins have been eternally
removed, and who are justly acquitted by God of all accusation.
Most of us are familiar with the story of David's victory over Goliath.
An Israelite, upon seeing the valiant young man advance towards the arrogant giant, might have exclaimed:
I trust this young man. I know he is a man of God, and I have full confidence that through him
God will give freedom to Israel today.

The man who speaks like that is evidently a believer in David. His hopes for liberation
they rest on David's ability to defeat Goliath.

But finally, when the cries of triumph reverberate in the air, and David returns to
camp with the head of the giant in his hands, that same man is sitting in his
store with a look of anxiety on her face. Why doesn't she share the joy and join in
song of gratitude? Because he does not understand the meaning of these acclamations. He has not realized
that the giant is dead. At the moment he understands not only that David is a liberator
trustworthy, but has truly fulfilled the work of liberation, and that the enemy has
missing, peace and joy shall be their part.

This is how many remain deprived of the joy of peace. They have faith in Christ as the Liberator.
trustworthy, but they do not understand the full result of the work that has been accomplished. Perhaps
they have never been exposed to it. As soon as they come to understand it, the blessed result will be the
peace.

Introspection is another cause of agitation. A worldly mindset is also a great

obstacle to the enjoyment of peace.

Can it be too late for the sinner to begin making peace with God?

In every case it is too late—nineteen centuries too late. In fact, it is a total

absolute impossibility for a sinner to fix their situation with God. But they should not despair for
Hello, because Christ has accomplished the necessary work, and peace must be achieved, not with that
sinner does nothing, but enjoying the results of the work of Christ.

Christ has made peace once and for all through the blood of His cross (Col. 1:20). He has cast out
the sure foundations of our blessing. We have no part or luck in the realization of such
work.

To obtain 'peace with God,' then, let the sinner stop trying to make it himself, and let him
through faith in Christ, of the results of His death and resurrection. It is never too much
it's too late for this, while there is life.

In Psalm 119:165 we read: 'Great peace have those who love your law.' What does this mean?

It is not exactly the 'peace with God' that is mentioned here. The 'law' in this passage is something
much broader than the Ten Commandments. It is about the revelation of God's ways
(to the extent that he deemed appropriate to make them known in those days), and indicated the way
of wisdom, justice, and peace for man. Those whose hearts were influenced by it
they enjoyed the inseparable blessing of the knowledge of God and His ways, however partial it may be
it was necessarily that knowledge.

In our days, the clear starry sky of the times of the Old Testament has given way to the
glorious midday light of the full revelation of God. God has made Himself known, and has given His
Holy Spirit to guide our hearts in the lines of Your revelation. If we submit ourselves
to this blessed Holy Spirit, and we let Him guide our hearts in what God has
revealed for our blessing, our sure portion will be a great peace, just as it was the
portion of the saints, in David's time, who loved the things of God.
And for this reason we read in Romans 8:6 that "to be concerned with the Spirit is life and peace."

But this peace should not be confused with the peace of Romans 5:1, which is the result of being
justified. In this case, it is about a peace that is the opposite of that state of morbid
dissatisfaction with the self that is often the result of becoming preoccupied with our own
coldness and sinfulness.

What does 'peace with God' depend on?

If we go back to Romans 4:25, and relate this passage to the first verse of the following
chapter, we will have an answer in the same words of Scripture. 'Jesus, Lord
our," we read, "was delivered for our transgressions, and raised for our
justification. Justified, therefore, by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord.
Jesus Christ.

Peace with God follows immediately from the fact that we are justified, and this depends on how
we have seen, from the death and resurrection of Christ. In this way, they have been satisfied
demands of divine justice, and consequently peace is ours.

What is the difference between the 'peace with God' and the 'peace of God' that we read about in
Philippians 4:7

The 'peace with God' relates to our sins and our state of guilt before Him, and it is
the result of what He makes known to us.

The 'peace of God' has to do with the circumstances of life, with difficulties and trials.
And it is the result of presenting our requests before Him.

Anxieties are something that weakens the shine of many Christian lives. The believer has peace with
God regarding your sins, but to be able to go through this world of trials and pain, you have to
cultivate the habit of presenting everything to God in prayer.

The result will be that your heart and mind will be kept in peace. The very peace of God, which
surpasses all understanding, will reign in him. Then he will accept each circumstance as
ordered by the One who makes everything work together for our good, and instead of worrying and
to whisper, will enjoy a serene confidence and peace.

This is what the passage in Philippians 4 means.

What did the Lord Jesus mean when He said He was leaving His peace with His disciples in John?
14:27?

The concept is very similar to the one we just presented. But the tests and afflictions of the
life is common to all—both the unconverted and the children of God suffer it, although only
the last ones have the "peace of God" to guard their hearts amidst all of it.

But there are certain things that only Christians have to face, such as persecution.
because of Christ and suffering loss for faithfulness to Him. These things, the result of rejection
against Christ here and of His absence, were foreseen by Him, and He warned "His own", to those who
left behind, that they should expect to suffer opposition, slander, persecution, and calumnies. But in
amidst all that they should suffer for His name's sake, they would enjoy the sweetness of peace
celestial, Your own peace. If the earth was going to be a place of rejection and pain for them, they were going to be
to prepare a place in the 'many mansions' above. If I was going to leave them a legacy of suffering, this
It would come accompanied by a precious legacy of peace. This is a peace that the world will never be able to
give, a peace that the world will never be able to take away.

We have often talked about four different kinds of peace.

1. Peace with God, which has to do with our sins and state of guilt, the result of
have been justified because of the death and resurrection of Christ (Rom. 5:1).

2. Interior peace, in contrast to a morbid dissatisfaction with oneself, the result of

"to be concerned with the Spirit" (Rom. 8:6). It is a peace that depends not so much on our faith.
Christ as part of our daily occupation with Christ, through the Holy Spirit.

3. The peace of God, which guards the hearts and minds of those who cast their anxieties upon
He in the midst of the everyday burdens and perplexities of life (Phil. 4:7).

4. The peace of Christ, the precious portion of those who are left here to represent Him in His
absence, and that often have to endure the vituperation and persecution because of Him
name.

How to feel peace in this world

full of problems
Today, very few people enjoy a quiet life.
Many live in areas where wars, political unrest,
ethnic violence and terrorism are a daily occurrence. In other
cases, what disrupts peace are crimes, hostile attitudes and the
problems at work or between neighbors. And if that weren't enough, it is very
common to see that many homes, instead of being havens of peace, are
true battlefields.

In light of this, there are those who focus on finding inner peace and,
they turn to religion, attend meditation seminars or do
yoga. Others believe they can find it in nature, so they decide
spend their vacation in therapeutic centers of hot springs or
practicing hiking. However, many of them do not take long to
to realize that the peace they have found is merely temporary.

So, where can we find true peace? The Bible indicates that
this comes from our Creator, for He is called 'the God who gives peace'
(Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen.Moreover, it is shown that very soon everyone
we will enjoy 'abundance of peace' when the Kingdom of God reigns
the EarthPsalm 72:7 Matthew 6:9 10It will not be a fleeting peace, like the
what is obtained with most peace agreements, but rather it will have a
permanent character: Jehovah God will root out feelings and
attitudes that cause wars and conflicts. No one will return
to never participate in a warPsalm 46:8, 9. Finally, we will live in
peace!
No doubt, it encourages us to know this wonderful perspective for the future.
But isn't it true that we would also like to enjoy a bit of peace?
now? Is there any way to have inner peace in these times so
difficult? The Bible assures us that yes. In fact, in the letter to
theFilipenses, capítulo 4, versículos 4 a 13, it tells us how to find it. Why
Doesn't he read these words of the Apostle Paul in his own Bible?
The peace of God
In theverse 7 We read: 'The peace of God that surpasses all'
thought will guard their hearts and their mental faculties
through Christ Jesus.” Since this peace comes from God, no one can
to achieve on one's own by meditating or trying to improve one's personality.
Moreover, it is so powerful that it 'surpasses all thought'. In other
words impose themselves over our fears and concerns, that many
sometimes they are due to a limited or erroneous view of things. Even
when we do not see the way out of our problems, the peace of God can
give us peace, for we have full confidence in the biblical promise
Soon all our difficulties will disappear.
Of course, the only one who can give us peace like this is God, since
for him, "all things are possible"Jesus looked at them and said, 'With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God.'). In addition, faith and
The trust we have in God will prevent us from worrying excessively.
Think, for example, of a child who is lost in the supermarket.
Since he trusts that his mom will come for him, he doesn't panic. He knows that
when he finds it, he will take it in his arms, and everything will return to the

normality. Likewise, we do not despair either, for

we know that we can always count on protection and care
loving of Jehovah.

Many Christians have seen that the peace of God has helped them even in the
most difficult situations. That was the case of Nadine, who suffered a
abortion. She tells us: "I find it very difficult to express my
feelings and I always try to give the impression that everything is fine.
But I have to admit that losing my baby was a terrible blow. Almost
Every day I would open my heart to Jehovah, pleading for help. And I
I have seen the answer to my prayers, for when I thought I could no longer.
to endure it more, then a great peace invaded me that made me feel
safe and calm.

The heart and the mind protect us

Let's go back toPhilippians 4:7There it is said that the peace of God will guard
our heart and our mind. In other words, the peace of God
acts as a guardian: it protects us, among other things, against the
unnecessary worries caused by the relentless pursuit of
material goods. Let’s look at an example.
Today, many people think that in order to achieve happiness it is necessary
having a lot of money. Therefore, following the recommendations of the
finance experts, some invest part of their savings in the
stock market. Do you feel calmer and more secure from that?
moment? Not always, as many are focused on the changes
in the stock price to know if it is convenient for them to sell or
buy. And this is accompanied by the anguish they suffer every time there is a
fall in prices. Although the Bible obviously does not condemn that
Let's invest our money, yes it gives us this warning: 'A simple'
a lover of silver will not be satisfied with silver, nor any lover of
wealth with income. This is also vanity. Sweet is the dream
of the one who serves, regardless of whether what he eats is a little or a lot;
but the abundance that belongs to the rich does not allow him to sleep
(Ecclesiastes 5:10 12).
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. concludes by saying that the peace of God will protect us
“through Christ Jesus.” Now then, what relationship is there between Christ and the
peace of God? Jesus plays a fundamental role in the fulfillment
of God's purposes. He gave His life to free us from sin and the
deathFor God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.Additionally, today he occupies the position of King of the Kingdom of
God. By understanding all this, our mind and our heart
They fill with peace. In what way?
To begin with, we feel more at ease knowing that, thanks to the
Jesus' sacrifice, God will forgive our sins if
we are sincerely sorryActs 3:19) And since
we understand that we will only fully enjoy life when
Christ governs over humanity, we do not lead a frantic life and
desperate like many people1 Timothy 6:19None of this prevents
that today we have problems, but without a doubt, it comforts us to know
that the best is yet to come.
How to achieve the peace of God
InPhilippians 4:4 5the Bible tells us how to obtain it: "Always
Rejoice in the Lord. Again I will say: Rejoice! Become
known to all the reasonable men that you are. The Lord
is near.” Pablo wrote these words while he was unjustly
imprisoned in RomePhilippians 1:13Instead of lamenting about their
situation, encouraged his Christian brothers to 'rejoice in the Lord'
as surely he did too. This indicated that his happiness
it did not depend on the circumstances, but on his relationship with God.
Likewise, regardless of the problems we may have, anyone
From us, you can learn to enjoy serving God. How?
Striving to know Jehovah better and to do his will.
In this way, you will have a happier and calmer life.

Pablo also encourages Christians to be reasonable. This implies

do not expect too much from oneself. We must understand that we are not
perfect and that it is impossible to be the best at everything. So, for
What's the point of losing hours of sleep trying to stand out? None either.

we expect perfection from the people we deal with. As

result, we will remain calm when someone does something that us
It is interesting that the Greek word that translates to 'reasonable'
it is also translated as 'willing to give in'. If we are flexible and give in
In matters of personal preference, we will avoid getting into controversies.
that the only thing they do is disturb our peace and that of others.

Theverse 5 It concludes by saying: 'The Lord is near.' It may seem

that statement is out of context, but that is not the case. For a
side, gives us the assurance that the day when God is very near
eliminate this evil world and establish Your Kingdom on Earth. And by
another, he encourages us by assuring us that, even today, he is close to everyone
that they are looking for himActs 17:27 Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.Knowing this will help us to
follow Paul's advice to rejoice and be reasonable. Also, such
as recommended by theverse 6we will not worry too much
neither for the problems we have now nor for the future.
When reading theverse 6we realize that the peace of God is
the direct result of prayer. For some, prayer is
just a form of meditation that brings them tranquility. Without
however, the Bible explains that, in reality, it is the means we have
to communicate with God. This is a real communication, so
narrow like that which a child has with his father, to whom he tells his
sorrows and joys. How reassuring it is to know that 'in everything we can give
to make our requests known to God! That's right, we can express to Him
Jehovah everything we have inside.
Theverse 8it also encourages us to focus on thoughts
positive. But that's not enough: as indicated by theverse 9, also
we have to put into practice the good advice that the Bible gives.
In this way, we will enjoy the peace of having a good
conscience, for as the saying goes: The best pillow is a clean conscience.

healthy awareness.
Indeed, we can all feel inner peace, for Jehovah gives it to
those who seek him and follow his guidance. Of course, one must first know him,
and that can only be achieved by examining His Word, the Bible. And although
Following their rules is not always easy, but the effort is worth it.
If we do this, 'the God of peace will be with [us]'Philippians
4:9).
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The peace of God [...] will guard your hearts.Philippians 4:7)
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How reassuring it is to know that 'in everything we can make known

our requests to God!