Peace with God through the Shed Blood of Christ

Daily Encouragement

Believers have peace with God because of His shed blood

‘and by Him to reconcile all things to Himself, by Him, whether things on earth or things in heaven, having made peace through the blood of His cross.’

Colossians 1:20

Christians have peace with God because Jesus Christ shed His blood on the cross. Without the shedding of blood, there can be no forgiveness of sin.

The world often thinks of peace as the absence of war or conflict between human beings. But in Colossians 1:20, Paul tells us that the only peace that matters is the peace between God and sinful mankind, a relationship that can only be achieved through the shed blood of Jesus Christ on the cross (believing the gospel).

Hebrews 9:22 confirms the absolute necessity of the shedding of blood for the forgiveness of sins. In Romans 5:1a, Paul tells us that we who believe in Christ have already been justified by faith and have peace with God, and the enmity. This peace is made possible by the blood of Christ and the grace of God, which is freely given to us through faith.

The world is not (Romans 8:7; James 4:4) at peace with God, but those who believe in Christ have been reconciled to Him. Through faith, we have access to the throne room of God. We no longer have to be in spiritual warfare against Him, but can enjoy a relationship of love and peace.

Philippians 4:6-7 tells us that we can experience the peace of God in our daily lives by bringing our requests to Him in prayer with thanksgiving. This peace surpasses all understanding and guards our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

As believers, we have the privilege of experiencing the peace of God through the blood of the cross. We have been reconciled to Him, because of our faith alone in the gospel alone and can now live in harmony with Him. Let us give thanks to God for the gift of His grace and the peace that surpasses all understanding.

Devotional:

Take some time to reflect on the peace that comes through the shed blood of Jesus Christ on the cross. Spend some time in prayer thanking God for His grace and mercy in reconciling us to Himself. Ask God to help you experience His peace in your daily life and to guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus.

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Jamie Pantastico

Mesa Bible Study

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What Saith the Scripture?

Most problems in interpreting Bible passages arise from neglecting a passage’s context. The guiding principle of sound interpretation is to take a passage literally. Not maintaining this discipline, interpreting Scripture becomes made up, man’s idea, fantasy, and the passage can mean almost anything. The result is erroneous and ridiculous interpretations.

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God’s plan of redemption for mankind wasn’t revealed all at once to Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, Isaiah, or any of the other old testament prophets. Not even Peter and the eleven were given the full counsel of God. The Lord revealed to each of the aforementioned what they needed at their particular time in Biblical history. A hermeneutical method that does not approach Scripture as a progressive revelation leads to erroneous interpretations.

To be a good bible student one must maintain a literal, grammatical and historical (in-time) hermeneutic. There has been much too much of man’s theology governing Scripture when it is God’s Word alone that reigns over theology.

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Identify the author of the book and passage.

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This is necessary to identify the time and historical context.

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What happen before and after the particular Book or Passage you’re reading?

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Where does the Bible verse fit in Biblical history. Use the answers from the list of these questions to identify the “historical context”.

Are there other passages that the Author has written to help expand on the verse your reading?

Utilize the full counsel of God to illuminate the passage

All of Scripture fits perfectly.

The Good News

salvation

Salvation is a FREE GIFT from God. You don’t have to do anything but believe by faith that God sent His only Son Jesus Christ to die for your sins, was buried, and rose from the dead 3 days later.

THE GOOD NEWS

SALVATION

Salvation is a FREE GIFT from God. SALVATION IS BY FAITH ALONE & FAITH IS BELIEVING WHAT GOD SAYS.

God declares all mankind sinners and we all fall short of Glory of God. Romans 3:23
The payment for our sin is death. Romans 6:23
But God…because he loved you so much sent His own Son, Jesus Christ, to die in your place, for your sins, was buried, and rose from the dead three days later. 1 Cor 15:1-4; 2cor 5:21

All God asks is that you believe by faith alone in 1, 2, & 3. That you’re a sinner, separated from God but God sent his Son to die for your sins, was buried & rose again 3 days later.

that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.

Romans 10:9

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Peace with God through the Shed Blood of Christ

by Jamie Pantastico