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Give Me Some Peace!. Ephesians 2:11-21. Faster and Faster Pace!. Communication Information Busy pace of our lives. Growing Tension and Conflict. Global wars Local rise in violence Personal conflict and disintegration of the family Where can we find peace?. Biblical Peace. Shalom
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Give Me Some Peace! Ephesians 2:11-21
Faster and Faster Pace! • Communication • Information • Busy pace of our lives
Growing Tension and Conflict • Global wars • Local rise in violence • Personal conflict and disintegration of the family • Where can we find peace?
Biblical Peace • Shalom • Wholeness • A deep inner anchor
Life of the Apostle Paul • II Corinthians 11:23b-28 • Peace in the midst of trying circumstances
Peace- An Internal Problem • At war with God Romans 8:7 • At war with ourselves Romans 7:21-24 • At war with each other Romans 3:23; 6:23 Genesis 6:5-11 Romans 1:28-33 • A Permanent State of War/Conflict
We are Powerless to End the Conflict • Treaties • Political Solutions • Well intentioned social programs
Where is the Solution? Jesus is our Peace
JesusThe Prince of Peace • The Faraway brought near John 12: 32 • The dividing wall torn down Hebrews 4:16 • Ambassadors of grace II Corinthians 5:20,21 • Ultimate hope and promise of peace Zechariah 14 Revelations 21:3-5
JesusThe Prince of Peace He is coming soon!