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Significance of Peace in God's Revelation in Scripture

Peace, in biblical revelation, is understood as a profound state of well-being and wholeness that originates from God and is central to his character and redemptive plan [14]. It is not merely the absence of conflict but encompasses complete health, prosperity, and tranquility [14, 10]. The Bible consistently presents God as the author and source of peace [1, 4, 6].

The concept of peace is deeply embedded in the divine nature, with Scripture stating that "God is not a God of confusion, but of peace" (1 Corinthians 14:33) [4]. This divine attribute is reflected in various aspects of God's interaction with humanity. For instance, God ordains peace (Isaiah 26:12) and speaks peace to his people (Psalm 85:8) [6]. The city of Jerusalem itself is etymologically linked to "vision of peace" [7].

Peace is a direct result of righteousness. Isaiah 32:17 declares, "The work of righteousness will be peace; and the effect of righteousness, quietness and confidence forever" [2]. This connection highlights that true peace is not superficial but flows from a right relationship with God and adherence to his ways [1]. God bestows peace upon those who obey him, please him, and endure his chastisements [1].

The New Testament further develops the understanding of peace, particularly through the person and work of Jesus Christ. Christ is identified as the "Prince of Peace" (Isaiah 9:6) [6]. His coming is understood to bring "full and perfect happiness, or, at least, of calm and blessed safety" [10]. Through Christ's atonement, peace is made possible between God and humanity (Isaiah 53:5; Ephesians 2:14-15; Colossians 1:20) [6]. The Apostle Paul emphasizes that God was "in Christ making peace between the world and himself" (2 Corinthians 5:19) [8]. Christ not only preaches peace but also bequeaths it to his followers (John 14:27; Ephesians 2:17) [6].

The peace offered through Christ is described as surpassing all comprehension and capable of guarding hearts and minds (Philippians 4:7) [9]. This "peace of God" is a gift from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, rooted in the good news of the Gospel and brought about by the Holy Spirit [11, 13, 15]. It is a sense of well-being and contentedness that is undeserved [11, 13, 15].

The covenant God establishes with his people is also characterized as a "covenant of peace" (Isaiah 54:9-10) [5]. This covenant, renewed under the Gospel and fulfilled and confirmed in Christ, is ratified by his blood [5]. The hope that believers possess is linked to this peace, being a work of the Holy Spirit and obtained through grace, the Word, and faith (Romans 15:13; Galatians 5:5; Romans 5:1-2) [3].

The broader implications of peace extend to community and social order. Peace is presented as a bond of union among people (Ephesians 4:3) [1]. It is something to be sought in relationships, including praying for rulers and seeking the peace of those with whom one dwells (1 Timothy 2:2; Jeremiah 29:7) [1]. The church is promised to enjoy peace (Psalm 125:5; 128:6; Isaiah 2:4) [1]. The "God of peace" is invoked to be with believers in a wide sense, encompassing reconciliation with God, the peace diffused among those who partake in it, and the peace that God's children are called to spread throughout the world [12]. This comprehensive understanding of peace underscores its significance as a foundational element of God's revelation and his desire for the flourishing of creation.

Sources

  1. Torrey's Topical Textbook “Torrey's Topical Textbook: Peace — God is the author of -- Ps 147:14; Isa 45:7; 1Co 14:33. Results from Heavenly wisdom. -- Jas 3:17. The government of Christ. -- Isa 2:4. Praying for rulers. -- 1Ti 2:2. Seeking the peace of those with whom we dwell. -- Jer 29:7. Necessary to the enjoyment of life -- Ps 34:12,14; 1Pe 3:10,11. God bestows upon those who Obey him. -- Le 26:6. Please him. -- Ps 16:7. Endure his chastisements. -- Job 5:17,23,24. Is a bond of union -- Eph 4:3. The fruit of righteousness should be sown in -- Jas 3:18. The church shall enjoy -- Ps 125:5; 128:6; Isa 2:4; Ho 2:18. Sain”
  2. Isaiah “The work of righteousness will be peace; and the effect of righteousness, quietness and confidence forever. -- Isaiah 32:17”
  3. Torrey's Topical Textbook “Torrey's Topical Textbook: Hope — In God -- Ps 39:7; 1Pe 1:21. In Christ -- 1Co 15:19; 1Ti 1:1. In God's promises -- Ac 26:6,7; Tit 1:2. In the mercy of God -- Ps 33:18. Is the work of the Holy Spirit -- Ro 15:13; Ga 5:5. Obtained through Grace. -- 2Th 2:16. The word. -- Ps 119:81. Patience and comfort of the Scriptures. -- Ro 15:4. The gospel. -- Col 1:5,23. Faith. -- Ro 5:1,2; Ga 5:5. The result of experience -- Ro 5:4. A better hope brought in by Christ -- Heb 7:19. Described as Good. -- 2Th 2:16. Lively. -- 1Pe 1:3. Sure and steadfast. -- Heb 6:19. Gladdening. -- Pr 10:28. Blessed. -- Tit ”
  4. 1 Corinthians “for God is not a God of confusion, but of peace. As in all the assemblies of the saints, -- 1 Corinthians 14:33”
  5. Torrey's Topical Textbook “Torrey's Topical Textbook: Covenant, The — Christ, the substance of -- Isa 42:6; 49:8. Christ, the Mediator of -- Heb 8:6; 9:15; 12:24. Christ, the Messenger of -- Mal 3:1. Made with Abraham. -- Ge 15:7-18; 17:2-14; Lu 1:72-75; Ac 3:25; Ga 3:16. Isaac. -- Ge 17:19,21; 26:3,4. Jacob. -- Ge 28:13,14; 1Ch 16:16,17. Israel. -- Ex 6:4; Ac 3:25. David. -- 2Sa 23:5; Ps 89:3,4. Renewed under the gospel -- Jer 31:31-33; Ro 11:27; Heb 8:8-10,13. Fulfilled in Christ -- Lu 1:68-79. Confirmed in Christ -- Ga 3:17. Ratified by the blood of Christ -- Heb 9:11-14,16-23. Is a covenant of peace -- Isa 54:9,10; ”
  6. Torrey's Topical Textbook “Torrey's Topical Textbook: Peace, Spiritual — God is the God of -- Ro 15:33; 2Co 13:11; 1Th 5:23; Heb 13:20. God ordains -- Isa 26:12. God speaks, to his saints -- Ps 85:8. Christ is the Lord of -- 2Th 3:16. Christ is the prince of -- Isa 9:6. Christ gives -- 2Th 3:16. Christ guides into the way of -- Lu 1:79. Christ is our -- Eph 2:14. Is through the atonement of Christ -- Isa 53:5; Eph 2:14,15; Col 1:20. Bequeathed by Christ -- Joh 14:27. Preached By Christ. -- Eph 2:17. Through Christ. -- Ac 10:36. By ministers. -- Isa 52:7; Ro 10:15. Announced by angels -- Lu 2:14. Follows upon justificati”
  7. Hitchcock's Bible Names “Hitchcock's Bible Names: Jerusalem — vision of peace”
  8. II Corinthians “II Corinthians 5:19 (BBE) — That is, that God was in Christ making peace between the world and himself, not putting their sins to their account, and having given to us the preaching of this news of peace.”
  9. Philippians “Philippians 4:7 (NASB) — And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
  10. CCEL (Reformed) “Calvin, Commentary on Isaiah, Vol. 1, section 15.20: We ought, therefore, to elevate our minds to that blessed and everlasting life, which as yet we see not , but which we possess by hope and faith . ( Romans 8:25 .) The Prince of Peace. This is the last title, and the Prophet declares by it that the coming of Christ will be the cause of full and perfect happiness, or, at least, of calm and blessed safety. In the Hebrew language peace often signifies prosperity , for of all blessings not one is better or more desirable than peace . The general meaning is, that all who submit to the dominion of”
  11. Ephesians (Protestant academic) “Tyndale House on Ephesians 1:2: 1:2 Paul usually invokes God’s grace and peace on those to whom he is writing. Grace is undeserved blessing that comes from God’s kindness; peace is a sense of well-being and contentedness rooted in the Good News and brought about by the Holy Spirit (see Gal 5:22). Both are gifts from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ (see Rom 5:1-2).”
  12. Romans (Presbyterian) “Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Romans 15:33: Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen--The peace here sought is to be taken in its widest sense: the peace of reconciliation to God, first, "through the blood of the everlasting covenant" (Heb 13:20; Th1 5:23; Th2 3:16; Phi 4:9); then the peace which that reconciliation diffuses among all the partakers of it (Co1 14:33; Co2 13:11; and see on Rom 16:20); more widely still, that peace which the children of God, in beautiful imitation of their Father in Heaven, are called and privileged to diffuse far and wide through this sin-distracted and divided”
  13. Philippians (Protestant academic) “Tyndale House on Philippians 1:2: 1:2 Grace is undeserved blessing that comes from God; peace is well-being and contentedness rooted in the Good News and brought about by the Holy Spirit (see Gal 5:22). These qualities are gifts from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ (see Rom 5:1-2).”
  14. Numbers (Protestant academic) “Tyndale House on Numbers 6:26: 6:26 God’s favor—the display of his face, or countenance—refers to his approval and special attention (cp. Ps 30:7). Divine peace (Hebrew shalom) is not just the absence of conflict or violence; God’s peace brings complete well-being, health, and wholeness.”
  15. Phil (Protestant academic) “Tyndale House on Phil 1:2: 1:2 Grace is undeserved blessing that comes from God; peace is well-being and contentedness rooted in the Good News and brought about by the Holy Spirit (see Gal 5:22). These qualities are gifts from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ (see Rom 5:1-2).”
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