Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
We are looking at Peace this week during advent and as such I have been dwelling a little on this verse and this word Peace.
Lexicon: Strong's G1515 - eirēnē
Peace of Christianity, the tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and content with its earthly lot, of whatsoever sort that is...
I love that; peace being the tranquil state of the soul...a state on possible with salvation by Grace through faith in Christ; a peace that comes with the good news of Jesus.
John MacArthur explains it so well:
"On earth Peace...what kind of peace? Salvation Peace...peace between man and God, among those whom God has chosen to delight in. And so the angels are praising God because He has chosen to delight in bringing salvation peace to sinners."
So thankful for the Peace of God, Salvation Peace, Shalom, Eirene, May our souls find that tranquil state only possible through Christ...Immanuel – God with us!
Grace and Peace!
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