33 I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
- What is your expectation for peace in the world?
- While spoken to the apostles, do you think this is restricted to the apostles? Explain.
- Where is peace found?
- How does Christ's overcoming the world encourage you?
We sometimes seem surprised that we have troubles. To hear some speakers or read their words, if you have troubles it is because of sin. They seem to proclaim the opposite of what Christ stated. This states one of the blessings found in Christ: peace. Peace in knowing that whatever the world throws at you, Christ has overcome the world. Peace does not mean happy all the time. Peace does not mean laughing when tragedy strikes. Peace is knowing that regardless of the outcome of the trouble you are in Christ and he is greater than the world.
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Romans 5:1 (ESV)states, "Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ." Often times when I think about peace, I think "tranquility" or "no turmoil." But when I read Romans 5:1, I realize true peace in Christ really means "not being an enemy of God." Skipping down to verse 10, we read about being reconciled with God when Paul said, "For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life." So, peace with God is being reconciled with him.
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