Part 17: Peace - Fruit of Justification and of the Spirit

Grows from

Galatians 5:22

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith.”
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith.”

Romans 5:1

“Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
“Being therefore justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Key passages

Romans 5:1

“Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
“Being therefore justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

John 14:27

“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
“Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, I give to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.”

John 16:33

“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”
“I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have trouble; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”

Philippians 4:6-7

“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
“In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.”

Isaiah 26:3

“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.”
“You will keep whoever’s mind is steadfast in perfect peace, because he trusts in you.”

Galatians 5:22-23

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.”
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”

Ephesians 2:14

“For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us.”
“For he is our peace, who made both one, and broke down the middle wall of separation.”

Colossians 3:15

“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.”
“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body, and be thankful.”

Romans 14:17

“For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.”
“For God’s Kingdom is not eating and drinking, but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.”

Numbers 6:24-26

“The LORD bless thee, and keep thee: The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.”
“‘The LORD bless you, and keep you. The LORD make his face to shine on you, and be gracious to you. The LORD lift up his face toward you, and give you peace.’”

What Scripture says

Peace WITH God — result of being justified by faith (Rom 5:1).
Peace OF God — guards heart and mind through Christ (Phil 4:7).
Christ HIMSELF is our peace (Eph 2:14).
Christ gives His peace, not as the world gives (John 14:27).
In the world: tribulation; in Him: peace (John 16:33).
Mind stayed on God = perfect peace (Isa 26:3).
Peace is fruit of the Spirit (Gal 5:22).
The kingdom is righteousness, peace, joy in the Holy Spirit (Rom 14:17).

Connections

To Faith — justified by faith → peace (Rom 5:1)
To Jesus — He is our peace (Eph 2:14); His peace He gives (John 14:27)
To Holy Spirit — fruit of the Spirit (Gal 5:22); peace in the Holy Spirit (Rom 14:17)
To Joy — paired in Romans 14:17 and Galatians 5:22
To Trust — perfect peace from trust (Isa 26:3)

Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that, being justified by faith, we have peace with You through our Lord Jesus Christ. He Himself is our peace.

Lord Jesus, You give peace not as the world gives. In everything, teach us to bring our requests to God with thanksgiving, and let Your peace, which passes all understanding, guard our hearts and minds.

In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.