Advent: The Peace of Christ | Dr. Stephen Conley

Texts:  Micah 5:1-5; Ephesians 2:11-22; Philippians 4:6-7   Christ Came to Be Our Peace (Micah 5:1-5) Peace is defined in Scripture as "shalom," which means wholeness or completeness. Christ's coming inaugurated a "shalom" that would bring strength to His people and culminate in His eternal reign.   Christ Came to Make Peace With God and Man (Ephesians 2:11-22) Christ broke down the wall of hostility between God and man through His atoning work on the cross. Christ's atoning work brings wholeness and reconciliation to our relationships.   Christ Came to Bring Peace Within our Hearts (Philippians 4:6-7) Christ provides us with the peace of God that guards our hearts and minds. Christ is our refuge of peace for all the moments of our lives.