Peace and Sword --＞ Both/And | Advent Week Two

Do you have peace with God? In this episode, Bethany explores the concept of peace which is the focus of week two in the Advent season. She emphasizes that Jesus came to be the Prince of Peace (Isa. 9:6) AND the bringer of a sword. (Matt. 10:34) He is both/and in our lives as He gives peace internally and eternally, even when peace isn't always our external reality.

The discussion highlights the importance of pursuing peace actively, ultimately leading to a meaningful relationship with God. At the end of your life, it won’t matter if you did all kinds of amazing things. What will matter is this: Did you have peace with God?

 

Takeaways

• Peace with God is deeper than just salvation.
• External circumstances do not define our internal peace.
• “Life with God is not immunity in difficulties, but it is peace within the difficulties.” C.S. Lewis
• Jesus is the Prince of Peace and the bringer of a sword: He is both/and.
• The cross is central to achieving peace with God.
• Scripture guides us in our pursuit of peace.
• Peace is not about being right. Peace is about being right with God.

Scripture references in this episode: 

• 1 Peter 3:11
• Isaiah 9:6
• Matthew 10:34
• Colossians 1:15-19
• Isaiah 26:3
• John 16:33
• 2 Thessalonians 3:16
• 2 Corinthians 13:11

• Psalm 29:11 

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