The God of Peace Today's Three-minute Bible Study Print, Study and Apply Title: The God of Peace ----------------------- Date: 06/23/1999 Keywords: "God" "peace" Welcome to eXXit, the web site designed to help you stand strong in the face of sexual temptation. eXXit advertises itself as a web site designed to help you "stand strong in the face of sexual temptation." In Galatians 5:22-23, the apostle Paul lists nine "fruit of the Spirit," fruit that the Holy Spirit produces in the life of the believer. Each of these fruits - if produced - will greatly aid a believer who seeks to "stand strong". At eXXit, we believe: that the fruit of the Spirit is produced in the life of a healthy Christian, just as apples appear on a healthy apple tree; that if there is any love or joy or peace in a Christian, it is ultimately the work of God; that Christians can cooperate with the Spirit's desire to produce His fruit in their lives by yieldedness, faith, obedience and involvement in ministry. We hope you enjoy and benefit from the next month and a half's meditations on Galatians 5! Send us any feedback. We'd love to know what you think. Passages: * Romans 15:33 - "Now the GOD OF PEACE be with you all. Amen." Romans 16:20 - "And THE GOD OF PEACE will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you." 1 Cor. 14:33 - "for God is NOT A GOD OF CONFUSION BUT OF PEACE, as in all the churches of the saints." 2 Cor. 13:11 - "Finally, brethren, rejoice, be made complete, be comforted, be like-minded, live in peace; and THE GOD OF LOVE AND PEACE shall be with you." Ephes. 2:14 - "For HE HIMSELF IS OUR PEACE, who made both groups into one, and broke down the barrier of the dividing wall" Philip. 4:9 - "The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things; and THE GOD OF PEACE shall be with you." 1 Thes. 5:23 - "Now may THE GOD OF PEACE Himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ." Hebrews 13:20 - "Now THE GOD OF PEACE, who brought up from the dead the great Shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the eternal covenant, even Jesus our Lord" Questions 1. What do you see as the recurring phrase in all the verses listed above?   2. There are different kinds of "peace" available in our world today. Military, emotional, relational, spriritual - maybe other kinds. What kind of peace do you see these New Testament authors highlighting?   3. Do you, personally, have "peace" in your life?   Practical help Just as God is the source of love and joy, so God is also the source of personal peace. Jesus came to make peace between God and man by His death on the cross. Click here to find out how to become a Christian and experience peace with God. But, there are other hoped for sources of peace many pursue. Among them is involvement with Internet pornography. The momentary "rush" associated with sexual stimulation is a counterfeit of the real sense of well-being we all long for. That lasting peace is only available from God. The pixels on your computer screen are a greasy hamburger compared to the tasty steak of peace God has prepared for you as you seek your peace in Him. eXXit homepage Index of three-minute studies Copyright 1999 by eXXit *Scripture taken from the NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE®, © Copyright The Lockman Foundation 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995. Used by permission.