Sinclair Ferguson discusses the concept of peace as a fruit of the Spirit, emphasizing the importance of finding rest in God.
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Believers have peace with God through faith, signifying an end to alienation and enmity.
Jesus, as the High Priest, brings shalom, making believers whole and restoring a sense of wholeness, belonging, and well-being.
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The Objective Peace with God
In Romans 5, Paul speaks about peace in an objective way. Through faith, believers are justified and have peace with God. This peace signifies an end to alienation and enmity, declaring that the battle and war are over.
Experiencing Peace with God
In Galatians 5, Paul goes further and emphasizes that believers not only have peace with God but also experience it. The concept of shalom from the Old Testament is significant here, representing a sense of wholeness, belonging, and well-being. Jesus, as the High Priest, pronounced peace to his disciples after resurrection, assuring that he brings shalom and makes believers whole.
In the gospel, Jesus draws near to restless hearts to make them whole and well in His presence. Today, Sinclair Ferguson describes the peace that Christians are graced to enjoy.