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Increasing Peace

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SUBJECT: PEACE

TITLE: INCREASING PEACE

PROPOSITION: To set forth the increasing nature of peace in the kingdom of Jesus.

OBJECTIVE: That our peace increase.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Isaiah 9:6-7.

2. Regarding the text:

1) There are many lessons in this text.

2) Regarding the identity of this child (Jesus) we see that he is:

a. Wonderful Counselor, 1 John 2:1-2;

b. Mighty God, John 1:1;

c. Everlasting Father, John 14:9; John 8:58;

d. Prince of Peace, Ephesians 2:14-18.

3) Regarding his position:

a. The government is to be upon his shoulders;

b. He is to sit on David’s throne, Acts 2:29-36;

c. He is to establish David’s kingdom;

d. He is to uphold David’s kingdom with

a) Justice, and

b) Righteousness;

e. This position is eternal, that is, filling its allotted time,

f. God’s integrity is the assurance for his doing this.

4) Moreover, there is one word used in verse 7 which shows an important aspect of the life subject to Jesus, the king.

5) Increase:

a. Of His government; and

b. of His peace.

3. Reference to Subject, Title, Proposition and Objective.

DISCUSSION: This “increasing” peace of Jesus –

I.   Is His will for all mankind.

1. Everyone wants peace!

1) Gang leaders;

2) Linus;

3) Inherent in each one.

2. Evolution can not account for this desire for peace.

3. God’s creative power alone can account for this desire.

1) Matthew 11:28-30;

2) John 14:27;

3) Philippians 4:6-7.

4. It is God’s will that you have peace.

II.  Is obtained in subjection to God’s government.

1. Galatians 5:22.

2. When is The Spirit given, Acts 2:38.

3. John 3:5, born into the kingdom.

4. Hebrews 7:1-2, 15-17, and 22.

5. There are conditions of citizenship IN the kingdom of Jesus.

III. Grows in the Christian life.

1. Growth is a major characteristic of the Christian life.

1) 1 Peter 2:1-2;

2) 2 Peter 3:18.

2. Peace grows in the life of the Christian.

1) Luke 2:14;

2) Romans 2:10-11;

3) Romans 8:6;

4) Ephesians 6:15;

5) Colossians 3:15;

6) James 3:17-18.

3. Peace INCREASES as the Christian matures in Grace and the knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ.

CONCLUSION:

1. Isaiah 9:6-7.

2. Do you have the peace of KING Jesus?

3. Is Jesus’ PEACE increasing in your life?

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