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Definition and Significance
Spiritual peace, in the Christian context, refers to a profound sense of tranquility and harmony that transcends human understanding, rooted in a relationship with God through Jesus Christ. This peace is not merely the absence of conflict or turmoil but a deep-seated assurance and restfulness that comes from faith in Christ's redemptive work and His sovereign rule over all creation.

Biblical Foundation
The concept of spiritual peace is deeply embedded in the biblical narrative, with Jesus Christ being identified as the "Prince of Peace." This title is prophetically ascribed to Him in Isaiah 9:6, which states, "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." This passage highlights the messianic expectation that the coming Savior would establish a kingdom characterized by peace.

Christ's Role as the Prince of Peace
Jesus Christ's role as the Prince of Peace is multifaceted. Firstly, He reconciles humanity to God, addressing the fundamental estrangement caused by sin. Romans 5:1 affirms, "Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ." This peace with God is foundational, as it restores the broken relationship between the Creator and His creation.

Secondly, Christ imparts inner peace to His followers. In John 14:27, Jesus assures His disciples, "Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid." This peace is distinct from worldly peace, which is often temporary and circumstantial. Instead, it is a lasting peace that guards the hearts and minds of believers, as described in Philippians 4:7: "And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

The Kingdom of Peace
The peace that Christ brings is also eschatological, pointing to the ultimate fulfillment of God's kingdom. In the present age, believers experience a foretaste of this peace through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. However, the full realization of Christ's peace will be manifested in the new heavens and new earth, where righteousness dwells (2 Peter 3:13).

Practical Implications
For Christians, living under the lordship of the Prince of Peace involves embodying His peace in daily life. This includes pursuing peace with others, as encouraged in Romans 12:18: "If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone." It also involves trusting in God's sovereignty and provision, even amidst life's challenges, as exemplified by Jesus' teaching in Matthew 6:25-34, where He instructs His followers not to worry but to seek first the kingdom of God.

Conclusion
While a conclusion is not provided, the entry highlights the centrality of Christ as the Prince of Peace in Christian theology, emphasizing His role in reconciling humanity to God, imparting inner peace, and establishing a kingdom characterized by eternal peace.

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Isaiah 9:6
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, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
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God's Peace Obtained in Answer to Prayer
... We saw His peace manifested in Jesus Christ, The Prince of Peace. ... He never lost His
spiritual poise when persecuted and slandered by His enemies. ...
/.../anderson/prayer availeth much/chapter 3 gods peace obtained.htm

Peace
... A spiritual peace, which is twofold; peace above us, or peace with God; and peace
within us, or peace with conscience, which ... If Christ be our peace, he is ...
//christianbookshelf.org/watson/a body of divinity/7 peace.htm

Whether those Miracles were Fitting which Christ Worked in ...
... For among spiritual substances the holy angels are above the ... as men were to be delivered
by Christ from the ... according to Col.1:20: "Making peace through the ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether those miracles were fitting.htm

The Bequest of Peace.
... which our Lord spoke of to His disciples, peace amidst all ... only be attained by a
real following of Christ, and a ... laws of our nature and of our spiritual growth ...
/.../the expositors bible the gospel of st john vol ii/xi the bequest of peace.htm

An Era of Spiritual Darkness
... of Rome had possessed the same spiritual power which ... and the meekness and gentleness
of Christ, who represents ... may come in to bring pardon and peace, and who ...
//christianbookshelf.org/white/the great controversy/chapter 3 an era of.htm

Gladden -- the Prince of Life
... And it was mainly in giving peace to troubled ... Thus Jesus proved Himself "the Prince
of Life." In ... the Continuator of the work of Jesus"the spiritual Christ. ...
/.../kleiser/the worlds great sermons volume 8/gladden the prince of.htm

Christ Foreseeing his Passion
... timorous friends some of His own peace and assurance ... For they tell us what Christ
thought about His ... natural necessities and more subtle spiritual desires might ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture i/christ foreseeing his passion.htm

"Peace, be Still"
... sun touched sea and land as with the benediction of peace. ... not for the great interests
of spiritual life ... else could have done, and directed attention to Christ. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/white/the desire of ages/chapter 35 peace be still.htm

Concerning Peaceableness
... When the hearts of Christians are a spiritual house, adorned ... they are fit for the
Prince of peace to inhabit. ... it nothing but strife and debate, Christ will not ...
/.../the beatitudes an exposition of matthew 51-12/18 concerning peaceableness.htm

Whether his Name was Suitably Given to Christ?
... the children of God will enjoy "perfect peace" under "God ... reason to those who lived
before Christ"-for instance ... But in the sense of spiritual and universal ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether his name was suitably.htm