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Definition and Nature
Spiritual peace, as preached by Christ, is a profound state of inner tranquility and harmony with God, transcending earthly circumstances. It is a peace that is not merely the absence of conflict but a positive presence of divine assurance and restfulness in the believer's heart. This peace is rooted in a reconciled relationship with God through Jesus Christ and is sustained by the Holy Spirit.

Biblical Foundation
The concept of spiritual peace is central to the teachings of Jesus Christ. In the Gospel of John, Jesus explicitly promises His peace to His followers: "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" (John 14:27). This peace is distinct from worldly peace, which is often temporary and dependent on external conditions.

Peace with God
Spiritual peace begins with peace with God, achieved through justification by faith in Jesus Christ. The Apostle Paul articulates this in Romans 5:1: "Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ" . This peace is the result of the removal of the enmity caused by sin, allowing believers to stand in grace and hope.

Inner Peace
Christ's peace also manifests as inner peace, a calmness and assurance that guards the hearts and minds of believers. Philippians 4:7 describes this peace as surpassing all understanding: "And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus" . This peace is a gift of the Holy Spirit, who dwells within believers, producing the fruit of peace (Galatians 5:22).

Peace in Relationships
Jesus also taught about peace in interpersonal relationships. In the Sermon on the Mount, He emphasized the importance of peacemaking: "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God" (Matthew 5:9). Followers of Christ are called to live at peace with others, as far as it depends on them (Romans 12:18), reflecting the reconciling work of Christ.

Eschatological Peace
The peace preached by Christ has an eschatological dimension, pointing to the ultimate peace that will be fully realized in the Kingdom of God. Isaiah's prophecy of the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6) finds its fulfillment in Christ, who will establish a reign of peace that will have no end. Revelation 21:4-5 speaks of a future where God will wipe away every tear, and there will be no more death, mourning, crying, or pain.

Practical Implications
Believers are encouraged to let the peace of Christ rule in their hearts (Colossians 3:15), allowing it to influence their thoughts, decisions, and actions. This peace empowers Christians to face trials with confidence, knowing that Christ has overcome the world (John 16:33). It also calls them to be agents of peace, spreading the message of reconciliation and hope in a troubled world.

Conclusion
Spiritual peace, as preached by Christ, is a multifaceted gift that encompasses peace with God, inner tranquility, harmonious relationships, and the hope of eternal peace. It is a divine assurance that sustains believers through life's challenges and empowers them to live as ambassadors of Christ's peace.

Torrey's Topical Textbook

Ephesians 2:17
And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were near.
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Easter Monday
... of comfort, the new declaration of peace, is that ... any gospel other than that which
we preached unto you ... and temporal concerns; but a spiritual, eternal kingdom ...
//christianbookshelf.org/luther/epistle sermons vol ii/easter monday.htm

Night and Day (Preached at the Chapel Royal)
... SERMON V. NIGHT AND DAY (Preached at the Chapel Royal ... hence they have an eternal
moral and spiritual significance to ... many is life a night, not of peace and rest ...
/.../kingsley/the water of life and other sermons/sermon v night and day.htm

Spiritual Appetite
... and makes them feel the keen pangs of spiritual hunger. ... All the true peace and joy
that are known on ... but when Christ be honestly and earnestly preached, how is ...
//christianbookshelf.org/spurgeon/sermons on proverbs/spiritual appetite.htm

"Peace be unto You"
... repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His ... were to proclaim the gospel
of peace and salvation ... Holy Spirit is the breath of spiritual life in ...
//christianbookshelf.org/white/the desire of ages/chapter 84 peace be unto.htm

Third Sunday Before Lent
... keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. ... by word of mouth strikes from
the spiritual rock the ... adding the command that nothing be preached but Christ. ...
/.../luther/epistle sermons vol ii/third sunday before lent.htm

The Physician's Calling (Preached at Whitehall for St. George's ...
... THE PHYSICIAN'S CALLING (Preached at Whitehall for St. ... Let him alone to die in peace.'
How have we ... medical man bears witness for God and spiritual things when ...
/.../the water of life and other sermons/sermon ii the physicians calling.htm

Christ's First and Last Subject
... He knew that repentance was, to spiritual life, a sort of Alpha ... Christ preached it,
but not Moses ... the Saviour's heard before the sweet perfume of peace can ever ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 6 1860/christs first and last subject.htm

Bunyan's Last Sermon --Preached July 1688.
... BUNYAN'S LAST SERMON"PREACHED JULY 1688. ... Do you want spiritual bread? go tell
God of it. ... Can you be satisfied without you have peace with God? ...
/.../bunyan/miscellaneous pieces/bunyans last sermonpreached july 1688.htm

Carnal or Spiritual?
... comes upon a man he becomes a spiritual man, and ... to him with the other disciples
and breathed peace, and the ... out devils in His name, and had preached the gospel ...
/.../murray/the deeper christian life/iii carnal or spiritual.htm

Toleration
... conquerors of old, 'made a desert, and called that peace.'. ... there is even the germ
of spiritual life ... us remember that, however much the sermons preached this day ...
/.../kingsley/discipline and other sermons/sermon xxii toleration.htm