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What does the Bible say about peace on earth?

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The Bible teaches that true and lasting peace comes from God through Jesus Christ, though complete peace on earth awaits His righteous reign. Jesus gives His people peace in the midst of trouble, not as the world gives it (John 14:27; John 16:33). Through faith, believers have peace with God because Christ has reconciled them by His saving work (Romans 5:1). The angels proclaimed His birth as the dawn of God’s peace (Luke 2:14), and Isaiah foretold Him as the Prince of Peace whose kingdom will never end (Isaiah 9:6-7). Christians therefore seek peace, pray instead of anxiously striving, and trust God to guard their hearts (Psalms 34:14; Philippians 4:6-7).

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  • John 14:27

    Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don't let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

  • John 16:33

    I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world."

  • Luke 2:14

    "Glory to God in the highest, On earth peace, good will toward men."

  • Psalms 34:14

    Depart from evil, and do good. Seek peace, and pursue it.

  • Romans 5:1

    Being therefore justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ;

  • Philippians 4:6-7

    [6] In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. [7] And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.

  • Matthew 24:6-7

    [6] You will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you aren't troubled, for all this must happen, but the end is not yet. [7] For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; and there will be famines, plagues, and earthquakes in various places.

  • Proverbs 16:7

    When a man's ways please Yahweh, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

  • Isaiah 9:6-7

    [6] For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be on his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. [7] Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, on the throne of David, and on his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from henceforth even forever. The zeal of Yahweh of Hosts will perform this.

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