#371 But Wait, There’s More, Series# 1: Peace

#371 But Wait, There’s More, Series# 1: Peace
By: Pastor D. Karl Thomas

Peace – It’s An Inside Job

John 10:10“I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.”

Romans 8:32 (AMP) “He who did not withhold or spare [even] His own Son but gave Him up for us all, will He not also with Him freely and graciously give us all [other] things?”

Some people who felt trapped … Jesus shows up and says theres so much more!!!
John 20:19-22 Then, the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were [e]assembled, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and said to them, “Peace be with you.”20 When He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. 21 So Jesus said to them again, “Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.”22 And when He had said this, He breathed on them, and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit.

Top 6 Reasons To Lock Doors: (Endsleigh Insurance – UK) Largest insurer of students.
1. Escape 2. Keeps Peace 3. Security 4. Use Keys Keep Keys 5. You Did It At Home 6. PRANKS!
My friends at school came in and put saran wrap on the toilet … it was unpleasant!!!

Vs 19“…the doors being locked … for fear of the Jews,”
Matthew 6:27“Which of you by worrying can add one cubit (18 inches) to his stature (height)?”
Some people would be giants!!! Worry so much

WebMd — “How Worrying Affects The Body”
Chronic worry and emotional stress can trigger a host of health problems. The problem occurs when fight or flight is triggered daily by excessive worrying and anxiety … Creates problems such as:
Difficulty swallowing / Dizziness / Dry mouth / Fast heartbeat / Fatigue/ Headaches
Inability to concentrate / Irritability …. Muscle aches/ Muscle tension/ Nausea / Nervous energy
Rapid breathing / Shortness of breath / Sweating / Trembling and twitching

Chronic worry causes brain damage (Greg Boyd)

John 14:27“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, neither let it be afraid.”
World– Peace is an outside job. (people, substances,) Kingdom– Peace is aninside job.

2 Thessalonians 3:16 (AMP) “Now may the Lord of peace Himself grant you His peace (the peace of His kingdom) at all times and in all ways [under all circumstances and conditions, whatever comes]. The Lord [be] with you all.”

Oceanographers tell us that even the worst ocean storms rarely extend more than twenty-five feet below the surface. Gales can rip the ocean, causing tidal waves one hundred feet high, but just twenty-five feet below the surface the water is as calm as a pond.

Korean Christians During Persecution: “We’re just like nails. The harder you hit us, the deeper you drive us; and the deeper you drive us, the more peaceful it becomes!
Definite of Peace:
Hebrew“shalom” :– completeness, soundness, health, prosperity, security, welfare, peace.
Greek“eirene” :– harmony, concord security, safety, prosperity, felicity, a peace and harmony that makes and keeps things safe and prosperous.

1. Peace With God A Theological Experience
Romans 5:1“Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,…” Reconciled with God. God is for you. You’re Not His Enemy – loved embraced – accepted

Colossians 1:20 “…reconcile all things to Himself, by Him, whether things on earth or things in heaven, having made peace through the blood of His cross.”
Luke 7:50 “Then He said to the woman, ‘Your faith has saved you. Go in peace.’”

Psalm 85:10“…righteousness and peace have kissed each other.”
Isaiah 32:17“…the effect of righteousness will be peace [internal and external], and the result of righteousness will be quietness and confident trust forever.”
Righteousness = Peace No peace check your righteousness.

2. Peace Of God A Physiological Experience
Philippians 4:7“…and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Cast every care on him!!!
Isaiah 26:3“You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You.”

1 Thessalonians 5:23“Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

3. Peace In God A Relational Experience
Psalm 34:14(Living Bible) “Try to live in peace with everyone; work hard at it.”
Ephesians 4:3 “…endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”

4. Peace For God A Cosmological Experience
Peace established in the cosmos. Manifesting His Kingdom.
Romans 10:15 “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, Who bring glad tidings of good things!”

Acts 10:36 “…preaching peace through Jesus Christ—He is Lord of all.”
Isaiah 9:6-7 “Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end.

Matthew 5:9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God.”
We must bring peace to the deceived, sick, poor, broken, and the lost.

John 20:20-21“Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, ‘Peace be with you.’”

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