Paz
A paz é um dos frutos do Espírito e uma promessa central de Jesus: 'Deixo-vos a paz, a minha paz vos dou.' A Bíblia nos chama a buscar, cultivar e viver na paz de Deus.
A paz de Cristo
Jesus é o Príncipe da Paz. Antes de partir, prometeu aos discípulos uma paz que o mundo não pode dar nem tirar — paz sobrenatural em meio às tribulações.
6 (9:5) For a child is born unto us, a son hath been given unto us, and the government is placed on his shoulders; and his name is called, Wonderful, counsellor of the mighty God, of the everlasting Father, the prince of peace,
Paz com Deus
Justificados pela fé, temos paz com Deus por meio de Cristo. Ele é a nossa paz, que derrubou a barreira e nos reconciliou.
A paz que excede o entendimento
A paz de Deus, que excede todo entendimento, guarda nosso coração e mente. Ela vem da confiança no Senhor e da entrega total a Ele.
3 The confiding mind wilt thou keep in perfect peace; because he trusteth in thee.
3 The confiding mind wilt thou keep in perfect peace; because he trusteth in thee.
Promotores da paz
Bem-aventurados os pacificadores, porque serão chamados filhos de Deus. A Escritura nos chama a buscar e promover a paz em todos os relacionamentos.
14 (34:15) Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.
14 (34:15) Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.
O fruto da paz
A sabedoria que vem do alto é pacífica. O fruto da justiça se semeia em paz por aqueles que cultivam a paz com mansidão.
17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and security for ever.
Paz interior e descanso
Aquietai-vos e sabei que Eu sou Deus. A paz do Senhor acalma tempestades, silencia medos e sustenta a alma em todo tempo.
10 (46:11) Leave off, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted on the earth.
8 (4:9) In peace, altogether, will I lay me down and sleep; for thou, Lord, alone, causest me to dwell in safety.
11 The Lord will give strength unto his people: the Lord will bless his people with peace.
11 But the meek shall inherit the land, and shall delight themselves because of the abundance of peace.
37 Observe the perfect man, and behold the upright; for there is a happy future for the man of peace.
165 Abundant peace have they who love thy law; and thee is nothing that causeth them to stumble.
165 Abundant peace have they who love thy law; and thee is nothing that causeth them to stumble.
7 I am for peace; but when I speak, they are for war.
Anunciadores da paz
Como são formosos os pés dos que anunciam boas novas de paz! O evangelho é a mensagem de paz para todos os povos.
7 How beautiful are upon the mountains the feet of the messenger of good tidings, that publisheth peace, that announceth tidings of happiness, that publisheth salvation, that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth.
15 (2:1) Behold, upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace, Celebrate thy feasts, O Judah, fulfill thy vows; for never more shall the wicked pass again through thee, he is utterly cut off.
O Deus da paz
Que o Deus da paz esteja com todos vocês. Ele nos santifica por completo e nos guarda irrepreensíveis para a vinda do Senhor.
24 The Lord bless thee, and preserve thee;25 The Lord make his face shine unto thee, and be gracious to thee;26 The Lord lift up his countenance unto thee, and give thee peace.
11 For I alone know the thoughts that I entertain respecting you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you a happy future and hope.
6 Behold, I will bring it healing and cure, and I will cure them, and I will display unto them the abundance of peace and truth.
13 And all thy children shall be disciples of the Lord; and great shall be the peace of thy children.
12 For in joy shall ye go out, and in peace shall ye be brought home: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into song, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.
21 There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.
Paz, santidade e unidade
A paz exige esforço: guardar a unidade do Espírito, evitar contendas e buscar a santidade. Sem paz e santidade, ninguém verá o Senhor.
7 When the Lord receiveth in favor a mans ways, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
32 One that is slow to anger is better than a hero; and he that ruleth his spirit, than the conqueror of a city.
3 It is an honor for a man to cease from a contest; but every fool enrageth himself.
Paz e fé
O Deus da esperança nos encha de paz e alegria no crer. Quem mantém o pensamento firme no Senhor experimenta paz perfeita.
15 But thou shalt come to thy fathers in peace; thou shalt be buried in a good old age.
8 A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.
8 The way of peace they know not; and there is no justice on their tracks: their paths they have made unto themselves crooked; whosoever walketh therein knoweth not peace.
25 And through his intelligence, and because he prospereth, is craftiness in his hand; and in his heart will he magnify himself, and in peace will he destroy many: he will also stand up against the Prince of princes; but without a human hand will he be broken.
24 In quiet and into the fattest portion of the province will he enter; and he will do what his fathers have not done, nor his fathers fathers: the prey, and spoil, and riches will he divide freely to them, and against the strongholds will he devise his plans, but only till a certain time.
25 Destruction cometh: and they will seek peace, but there shall be none.
16 Namely, the prophets of Israel who prophesy concerning Jerusalem, and who see for her a vision of peace, when there is no peace, saith the Lord Eternal.
5 My covenant was with him life and peace; and I gave them to him for the fear wherewith he feared me, and because of my name he had dread.