1. 1 The Fruits of the Spirit Lesson 3 What is the Fruit of Peace?

2. 2 What is the picture of Peace?

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4. 4 Peace defined. 1. The opposite of war and disorder.

5. 1 Corinthians 14:33 5 for God is not a God of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints.

6. 4 Peace defined. 1. The opposite of war and disorder. 2. The tranquility of heart which comes from the awareness that our times are in the hands of God.

7. 2 Who is the Painter of Peace?

8. Ephesians 2:14-18 8 For He Himself is our peace, who made both groups into one, and broke down the barrier of the dividing wall, 15 by abolishing in His flesh the enmity, which is the Law of commandments contained in ordinances, that in Himself He might make the two into one new man, thus establishing peace,

9. Ephesians 2:14-18 8 16 and might reconcile them both in one body to God through the cross, by it having put to death the enmity. 17 A ND H E CAME AND PREACHED PEACE TO YOU WHO WERE FAR AWAY, PEACE TO THOSE WHO WERE NEAR ; 18 for through Him we both have our access in one Spirit to the Father.

10. Romans 5:1 10 Therefore having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,

11. Colossians 1:20 11 through Him to reconcile all things to Himself, having made peace through the blood of His cross; through Him, I say, whether things on earth or things in heaven.

12. John 14:27 12 Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful.

13. 2 What is the Beauty of Peace? The ability to have a right relationship with God.

14. 2 Corinthians 5:17-18 15 Therefore if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come. 18 Now all these things are from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ, and gave us the ministry of reconciliation,

15. 15 But, wait, there’s more! The Beauty of Peace is: 1.The ability to have a right relationship with God. 2. The tranquility of knowing God is in control. 3.The security that God guards our hearts. 4. The privilege of being a “peace-spreader”

16. Philippians 4:7 18 And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

17. 2 Corinthians 5:20 20 Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were entreating through us; we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. 21 He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.

18. 2 How is Peace Preserved?

19. 15 Peace is preserved by: 1.The pursuit of peace 2. The reign of peace 3.The work of peace 4.The source of peace a. trust in God b. obedience to God c. dependence on God

20. 2 Timothy 2:22 23 Now flee from youthful lusts, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.

21. Colossians 3:15 25 And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful.

22. Romans 12:18 27 18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men.