1. How Can I Be At Peace?

2. The Need For Peace With God ▸ The God of peace ○ Rom. 15:33, 13; 1 Cor. 1:3; Phil. 4:6-7 ▸ The peace of God is described as… ○ Perfect peace – Is. 26:3 ○ Like a river – Is. 48:18 ○ Peace that fills us – Rom. 15:13 ○ Peace that we can have always – 2 Th. 3:16

3. The Need For Peace With God ▸ The God of peace ▸ The peace of God described ▸ Sin alienates men from God ○ Sin separates us from God so that He will not hear us – Is. 59:1-2; 1 Pet. 3:12 ○ Wicked will not enjoy peace – Is. 57:19-21

4. Jesus Makes Peace With God Possible ▸ Justification ○ Rom. 5:1; 3:23-24 ○ Redemption comes through Jesus’ blood – Rom. 3:25; 1 John 4:10 ○ God is the justifier of the one who has faith in Christ – Rom. 3:26 ○ Must be obedient – Rom. 1:5; Heb. 5:9

5. Jesus Makes Peace With God Possible ▸ Justification ▸ Reconciliation ○ Remember: sin separates us from God ○ God reconciles us back to Himself through Jesus Christ – 2 Cor. 5:18 ○ Apostles were given ministry of reconciliation – 2 Cor. 5:18-19 ○ Implore us to be reconciled to God – 2 Cor. 5:20

6. How Can I Be At Peace With Myself?

7. The Need for Peace of Mind ▸ Anxiety is a problem, even with Christians ▸ Reflection of “little faith” ○ Worrying about things like food and clothing – Matt. 6:25-30 ○ Worrying about preserving one’s life – Matt. 8:24-26

8. Jesus Offers Peace of Mind ▸ Jesus promises peace ○ No need to be troubled or afraid – John 14:27 ○ We can have peace and be of good cheer – John 16:33

9. Jesus Offers Peace of Mind ▸ Jesus promises peace ▸ His solution: ○ Prioritize – Matt. 6:31-34 ○ Simplify – Luke 10:41-42; 8:14 ○ Have faith – John 14:1 ○ Pray – Phil. 4:6-7