Peace of God – Part 3
April 21, 2024
Lead Pastor Paul Castelli
Peace of God
Part 3
Romans 5:1 NLT
Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us.
Romans 12:18 NIV
If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
Romans 12:9-21 NIV
9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13 Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. 17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 19 Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord.
20 On the contrary:
“If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.”
21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Romans 12:18 NIV
If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
Posture of my heart
Eternity in mind
Action to take
Compassion not condemnation
Everyone wins
Romans 12:21 NIV
21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Isaiah 53:5 NIV
But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.
Next Steps
- I will accept Jesus as my Lord and Savior.
- I will purse peace with ______________.
- I will sign up for the Compassion Experience.
- I will sign up for the Discovery Class on April 24 at 6:15pm.
- I will memorize Romans 12:18.