EPISODE · Jun 26, 2025 · 20 MIN
Peace Redefined - Encounter Life
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Encounter Life Series | Episode 7 In this episode, Pastor Kurt explores the Christian concept of peace, contrasting the common secular definition with the spiritual peace promised in the Bible. Secular Peace (or "Oxford Peace"): Defined as merely the absence of conflict or disturbance. This peace is temporary, fragile, and dependent on external circumstances. Biblical Peace (or "Jesus Peace"): A profound, internal calm and resilience that endures even in the midst of struggle, chaos, and pressure. It is a permanent gift from God, not a pause in conflict, but a sustaining power through it. Pastor Kurt reinterprets the well-known verse, Philippians 4:7, which states that the "peace of God... surpasses all understanding." Take a listen to this episode of Encounter life!
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Encounter Life Series | Episode 7 In this episode, Pastor Kurt explores the Christian concept of peace, contrasting the common secular definition with the spiritual peace promised in the Bible. Secular Peace (or "Oxford Peace"): Defined as merely the absence of conflict or disturbance. This peace is temporary, fragile, and dependent on external circumstances. Biblical Peace (or "Jesus Peace"): A profound, internal calm and resilience that endures even in the midst of struggle, chaos, and pressure. It is a permanent gift from God, not a pause in conflict, but a sustaining power through it. Pastor Kurt reinterprets the well-known verse, Philippians 4:7, which states that the "peace of God... surpasses all understanding." Take a listen to this episode of Encounter life!
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