More About Peace

Bill Bryan teaches on what we can gather from Jesus' promise that he will leave and come back.

Introduction

• Opening remarks on the Upper Room discourse
• Desire for a visual representation of the event
• The challenge of connecting with historical events through scripture

The Context of the Upper Room

• The disciples' involvement in the Passover supper
• The institution of the Lord's Supper
• The human aspects of the disciples' experiences that night

Jesus' Statement in John 14:28

• The announcement of Jesus' departure and return
• The emotional impact on the disciples
• Encouragement to rejoice at Jesus’ return to the Father

The Meaning of "The Father is Greater than I"

• Clarification of the phrase within the context of Jesus' incarnation
• Rejection of the Arian doctrine
• Explanation of the difference between Jesus' incarnate position and divine nature

Philippians 2:5-11 – The Kenosis Passage

• Christ's voluntary humility and obedience
• The exaltation of Christ after His sacrifice
• Christ’s equality with God despite His earthly limitations

The Role of Satan and the World System

• Satan as the ruler of the world and his opposition to Christ
• The pervasiveness of evil in the world
• Christians as missionaries in a world ruled by Satan

Jesus' Peace and the Disciples' Response

• Jesus’ peace amidst betrayal and crucifixion
• Encouragement for believers to find peace in Christ
• The role of the Holy Spirit in providing peace

Principles of Biblical Peace

• Peace as a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23)
• Peace through mental focus on Christ (Isaiah 26:3)
• Love for the Word of God as a source of peace (Psalm 119:165)
• Prayer as a means to achieve peace (Philippians 4:6-7)
• Allowing the peace of God to rule in our hearts (Colossians 3:15)

Conclusion

• Reiteration of the biblical principles for achieving peace
• Encouragement to apply these principles for personal peace
• Final reflection on the realistic possibility of peace in believers' lives

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