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The Problem with Pacifism

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  • Johan D. Tangelder

Why is pacifism not the answer? This article reveals that pacifism is build on the wrong foundation. Universal peace can only be attained with the coming of Christ, because only then sin will be eradicated. The steps to peace are only found in redemption in Christ.

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Peace, Not Shame: The Gospel of Luke Ch. 1

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  • Le Ann Trees

What motivates the choices you make? Many people are driven by fear of shame and a need for approval. This article shows from Luke 1, particularly the account of Elizabeth, that in Christ your shame is taken away and replaced with peace.

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Confronting and Repenting

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  • Scott Sauls

What does it mean to be a peacemaker? This article explains that making peace in this fallen world involves confrontation and the call to repentance, because of the character of biblical peace.

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Three Steps to a Peaceful Life

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  • Chuck Bentley

Is it possible to lead a peaceful life? This article explains that there are three important steps to finding peace in your life.

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Restoring Shalom

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  • Paul David Tripp

God's people are called to take part in restoring shalom. From Revelation 21 this article gives five things needed for taking part in restoring peace in everyday life.

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Where Are the Peacemakers?

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  • Cornelis Pronk

Is it impossible for the world to live in peace? As this article considers the seventh beatitude in Matthew 5:9, it explains that the root problem is spiritual. The author offers the biblical characteristics of peacemakers, and calls us to consider whether we are peacemakers.

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Making Peace through Confronting and Repenting

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  • Scott Sauls

What does it mean to make peace, or be a peacemaker, and how does one seek peace? This article says that there are four aspects to making peace.

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Galatians 1:3 – Paul's Defence of His Apostolic Credentials

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  • Herman Hanko

Mercy, grace, and peace are words used often by Paul in the opening of his letters. In this article the meaning of these words is studied as they are announced in Galatians 1:3.

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Peace Peace is Precious, External, Available, Challenged, and Evident

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  • Derek Baars

From Galatians 5:22-23 this article looks at peace as the fruit of the Spirit.

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What Is a Covenant?

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  • Klaas Stam

This article defines a covenant as a living relationship between two parties, and unfolds what that all entails in the biblical covenant between God and man. The result of a covenant brings peace, which is established ultimately by Jesus Christ. In him the covenant bond had become even closer.

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Peace on Earth

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  • Warren Peel

The biblical concept of peace not only describes the absence of bad but also the presence of good. This type of peace is God's gift, and he keeps us in his peace.

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Old Testament Perspectives on War

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  • Derek Kidner

This paper wants to answer questions related to the following: different types of war, the purpose and nature of holy war, the secularization of war by the monarchy of Israel, the Old Testament vision of peace, and what can the modern church learn about war from the Old Testament.

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Philippians 4:6-7 – Prayer and the Peace of God

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  • Hugh M. Cartwright

This article, through the lens of Philippians 4:6-7, considers the blessing of prayer and the peace the believer has in Christ, in the face of frailty and danger.

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Colossians 3:15 – Peace of Heart

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  • Jay Adams

What is the kind of peace to which Paul refers in Colossians 3:15? The article explains that this is a peace to be promoted among the saints.

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Islam and Christ's Propitiation

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  • Al Baker

This article considers how Christianity alone can satisfy the longings of Muslims, by way of the gospel of Christ's atoning sacrifice that provides peace.

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Chosen in Christ – Grace and Peace to You (Ephesians 1:1-2)

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  • Richard D. Phillips

Chapter 1 is an exposition of Ephesians 1:1-2. The author explores Paul’s apostleship, and the significance of peace with God and receiving grace from God.

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Peace: Fully Equipped Christians – Hebrews 13:20-21

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  • Walter C. Kaiser Jr

In this article Kaiser presents an exposition and application of Hebrews 13:20-21, and focuses on the meaning of peace as an important aspect of the passage.

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Practicing the Discipline of Peace

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  • Rod Entrekin

Anxiety and fear can only be overcome through knowing the peace of Christ. How does one know the peace of Christ? This article gives eight disciplines that will help you as a believer experience this peace.

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A Biblical Theology of Human Flourishing

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  • Jonathan T. Pennington

Every action of humans is directed towards happiness and flourishing. Looking at key biblical words, this article shows that true flourishing and well-being can be found only in relationship with God and through alignment with his kingdom. The concepts of peace, blessedness, and completeness point to this conclusion.

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God’s Promise of Peace for the Last Days

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  • Wes L. Bredenhof

This article on Micah 4:3 is about peace through Jesus Christ.

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Pursuing Peace When It’s Not Easy

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  • Doug Barnes

Sometimes pursuing peace is not easy, since it may mean that one is called to rebuke or repent or forgive. However, striving for unity in Christ should make pursuing peace possible.

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Pursuing Peace in a Sin-Filled World

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  • Doug Barnes

Christians can pursue peace in this sinful world by adopting a loving attitude, avoiding offense and covering offense with love.

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Zechariah 9:10 - The King of Peace

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  • John D. Louwerse

This article on Zechariah 9:10 is about Jesus Christ as the Prince of Peace.

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Strength From Peace

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  • Martin VanderWal

Looking at Isaiah 26:3-4, this article shows that peace in the life of a Christian is a gift of God's grace. It also shows how this peace becomes strength for God's child.

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Jeremiah 17:12 - Our Sanctuary

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  • Carl J. Haak

Christians face many challenges and struggles - struggles with sin within, the devil's assault, and the world's temptations. How can the Christian find rest in such a world? This article shows that God’s throne and sanctuary is a place of finding such a rest. God’s throne is a place of purity, peace and protection. This is what Jeremiah witnessed, as recorded in Jeremiah 17:12.

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Matthew 10:34 - Peace and the Sword

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  • John Blankespoor

This article looks at Matthew 10:34 and the work of Jesus through the sword, warfare and battle. His victory will bring peace.

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Matthew 5:9 - Peacemaking

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  • John W. Keddie

This is the eighth article in an nine part series on the Beatitudes as recorded in Matthew 5:3-12. This article focuses on the seventh Beatitude, which describes Christians as peacemakers. This peace must be understood in the context of the kingdom of God. This peace between God and man has been destroyed by sin, and can only be restored through Christ.

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John 20:19 - Peace

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  • Clarence Bouwman

This article on John 20:19 is about peace: the restoration of a warm and wholesome relationship with God.

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Hebrews 12:14-15 - Victim or Victor?

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  • Kieran Beville

Working from Hebrews 12:14-15, this article shows that Christians are called to live in peace and holiness with everyone. The author identifies bitterness as the root of failing to live in peace with everyone. We should deal with disappointments and failures by trusting in the sovereignty of God.

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Ephesians 6:15 - The Gospel of Peace

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  • Paul Tench

According to Ephesians 6:15, Christians are engaged in spiritual warfare. This article discusses what it means to have your feet ready with the gospel of peace. The author speaks of the readiness of the believer to defend or share God's word.

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The Peace of God

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  • Marten H. Woudstra

This article looks at the Greek and Hebrew words for peace in connection with war. 

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Jeremiah 29:11 - A Future and a Hope

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  • Jon Taylor

Looking at Jeremiah 29:11, this article shows that true peace and hope for the future can only be found in God.

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2 Thessalonians 3:16 - God of Peace

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  • Phil Cottrell

This article on 2 Thessalonians 3:16 shows how God gives us His peace. This peace is the work of the Holy Spirit, who makes us rest in the finished work of Christ and fills our hearts with thankfulness and trust in God.

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The Fruit of the Spirit (4): Peace

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  • John Webster

This article is about the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22), focusing on the fruit of peace.

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"Peace, Peace..." Beyond Personal Peace to Kingdom Peace

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  • Kelly M. Kapic

The emphasis on individualism in gospel preaching has turned the gospel into a message of self-fulfillment. This article shows that this emphasis has hindered the church from engaging in social issues. The author calls the church to realize how God relates personal peace to kingdom peace.

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The Thought of God

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  • Maurice Roberts

This article is about coming to God in times of fear and trouble, and finding peace with God.

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Isaiah 9:6 - The Prince of Peace

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  • John Blankespoor

This article on Isaiah 9:6 is about Jesus Christ as the prince of peace.

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John 20:19-20 - Jesus' Greeting of Peace

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  • John Blankespoor

This article on John 20:19-20 is about Jesus Christ and the peace he gives us.

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Pacifism and Peace

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  • J. D. Wielenga

This article on war and peace, also looks at pacifism, just war, and nuclear weapons.

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The Ethical Justification of Deterrence

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  • Jochem Douma

This article on just war, also looks at regulating evil, nuclear weapons, and the task of government in deterrence and peace.

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Margaret

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  • Norma Ellis

This article is about forgiveness and peace.

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Redeeming the Time

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  • Arie DenHartog

This article is about time and our use of time. Ephesians 5:17 is discussed, as well as time and peace, and priorities.

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Joshua 3:4 – Untrodden Pathways

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  • Jack de Jong

This article on Joshua 3:4 is about the future, having peace and security, and the providence and rule of God.

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Salt and Peace: The Human Factor in Our Work

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  • Rex Dale

This article looks at spiritual maturity, differences in the church and peace with one another.

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Ministries of Reconciliation

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  • Iain D. Campbell

This article is about reconciliation and the ministry of the church in reconciliation. The author discusses the peace that God has worked, and the task of the church to plead for reconciliation with God. Church unity and peace and harmony in the church is also discussed.

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Restorative Justice

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  • Ronald C. Christie

This article is about crime and restitution, and justice and peace.

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Do We Need Ministers?

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  • W. Robert Godfrey

This article is about church unity, and the place ministers have when there are differences in the church. The place of peace and truth in church unity is discussed, as well as the ministers attitude towards doctrine and truth.

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The Sermon on the Mount and Nuclear Weapons

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  • Jochem Douma

This article is on the topic of nuclear weapons, but also discusses things like personal revenge and the justice of God, the task of the government with regards to safety and justice, and government's use of force to ensure peace in times of unrest and war.

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Not Peace but a Sword

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  • C. J. Spithoff

This article is about war and peace, and war as a instrument of God.

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The Theme of Wisdom in the Epistle of James

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  • Robert F. Chaffin Jr.

This article examines the theme of wisdom in the Epistle of James. Wisdom forms a major motif in the background of the writer and his epistle. While not personified, wisdom is extolled here as a divine gift. Additionally, wisdom possesses some personal characteristics that form a wisdom poem in which the virtues of wisdom are listed and praised.

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If Christ Predicted War, May Christians Pray for Peace?

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  • John Piper

There are Christians who feel that praying for peace is contrary to God's will. Jesus taught that in the last days there will be war and rumours of wars, but his disciples should not be alarmed, as this must take place (Mark 13:7). If war "must take place", should we still pray for peace?

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