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When people consider the word “peace” they do not often think of the word peace within the bounds of its Biblical meaning. People instantly think of world peace, or peace between feuding parties. People consider peace to be the “absence of hostility” or perhaps the “absence of chaos.” Consider the first listing for the word peace on Dictionary.com: “the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.” But do these definitions really describe what is meant by Biblical peace? While there are times in the Bible, when the word peace is used in the sense of the “absence of hostility,” there are also times in which the word peace means something completely different.

For a Christian, I usually consider peace to be knowledge that we are saved through Christ’s blood. The peace a Christian has in the Lord helps them to remain hopeful even when the world around them seems to be falling apart because they know that they have the help of the Lord. They know that this world is not a Christian’s permanent dwelling place, but that heaven awaits them if they are faithful until death. Christians have an inner peace because of the hope they have in the Lord.

In the Bible peace is also used to indicate the state in which Christians should strive to live with those around them, including Christians and non-Christians. I truly believe that focusing on having peace with fellow brothers and sisters is necessary to have a healthy, loving relationship with your brothers and sisters in Christ.

Here are a few verses to consider when looking at the topic of peace:

Philippians 4:7: “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Romans 5:1: “Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Romans 14:19: “So then let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.”
1st Corinthians 1:3: “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.”
2nd Corinthians 13:11: “Finally, brothers, rejoice. Aim for restoration, comfort one another, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.”