Further, the Holy Spirit will manifest Himself in us by having us live in ways we couldn’t possibly live on our own, including filling our lives with love, joy, and peace (Galatians 5:22–23). This is the deep, abiding peace between our hearts and our Creator that cannot be taken away (John 10:27–28) and the ultimate fulfillment of Christ’s work as “Prince of Peace.”īut Christ’s sacrifice provides more for us than eternal peace it also allows us to have a relationship with the Holy Spirit, the Helper who promises to guide us (John 16:7, 13). Because of Christ’s sacrifice, we are restored to a relationship of peace with God (Romans 5:1). “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8). In our sinful state, we are enemies with God (Romans 5:10). But the deeper, more foundational meaning of peace is “the spiritual harmony brought about by an individual’s restoration with God.”

The Greek word eirene means “unity and accord” Paul uses eirene to describe the objective of the New Testament church. The Hebrew word for “peace,” shalom, is often used in reference to an appearance of calm and tranquility of individuals, groups, and nations. But physical safety and political harmony don’t necessarily reflect the kind of peace He’s talking about (John 14:27).

In a world filled with war and violence, it’s difficult to see how Jesus could be the all-powerful God who acts in human history and be the embodiment of peace. “For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us Īnd the government will rest on His shoulders Īnd His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,Įternal Father, Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6). In Isaiah’s prophecy about the coming Messiah, he says:

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