The Prince of PeaceIsaiah 9:6-7

I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day

I heard the bells on Christmas DayTheir old, familiar carols play,

And wild and sweetThe words repeat

Of peace on earth, good-will to men!

I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day

And in despair I bowed my head;“There is no peace on earth,” I said;

“For hate is strongAnd mocks the song

Of peace on earth, good-will to men!”

I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day

Then pealed the bells more loud and deep:“God is not dead, nor doth He sleep;

The Wrong shall fail,The Right prevail,

With peace on earth, good-will to men.”

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end ...

Isaiah 9:6–7

The latter glory of this house shall be greater than the former, says the Lord of hosts. And in this place I will give peace, declares the Lord of hosts.

Haggai 2:9

The Nature of Peace

•God is the “God of Peace”• “The God of peace will soon crush Satan under

your feet …” (Romans 16:20)• “… the God of peace will be with you.”

(Philippians 4:9)• “Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you

completely ...” (1 Thessalonians 5:23)• “Now may the God of peace who brought again

from the dead our Lord Jesus …” (Hebrews 13:20)

The Nature of Peace

•God is the “God of Peace”• Jesus himself is our peace

• “For he himself is our peace …” (Ephesians 2:14)

The Nature of Peace

•God is the “God of Peace”• Jesus himself is our peace

CONCLUSION:If we want to have peace, then God must

rule our heart.

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.

Romans 15:13

•Peace with God• Peace begins by making peace with God

“Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Romans 5:1

Three Areas Where Peace Is Needed

•Peace with God•Peace within

• “do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

Philippians 4:6–7

Three Areas Where Peace Is Needed

Three Areas Where Peace Is Needed

•Peace with God•Peace within•Peace with others