The Peace Which Christ Gives His True Followers (John 14:27) | Jonathan Edwards

Deep Dive into The Peace Which Christ Gives His True Followers (John 14:27) by Jonathan EdwardsJonathan Edwards’ sermon explores the nature of the peace Jesus Christ promised his disciples in John 14:27 during his final discourse before his crucifixion. Edwards explains that Christ bequeathed this peace through the New Covenant, which acts much like a last will and testament. However, unlike earthly parents who leave an inheritance they can no longer experience, Christ shares this peace and continues to enjoy it eternally alongside his followers.The peace Christ offers is distinctly his own, meaning it is both the only legacy he had to give, having no earthly wealth, and the exact same divine peace he perfectly enjoys with God the Father. This spiritual peace differs vastly from the legacies of the world, which typically consist of material wealth like gold, estates, or earthly kingdoms. Edwards argues that worldly peace is temporary, depraves the mind, and relies entirely on ignorance and delusion, requiring people to avoid contemplating their true spiritual danger. In contrast, the peace Christ gives is profoundly reasonable, becoming stronger as believers gain more spiritual light and understanding of God's truth. It is also holy, exquisitely sweet, and everlasting.Furthermore, this divine peace provides true safety by freeing believers from condemnation and the fear of death, while securing their eternal happiness upon an unmovable foundation. It quiets the soul by subduing worldly passions and aligning human desires with God. Ultimately, Edwards applies this doctrine by urging his audience to abandon the empty, fleeting pursuits of worldly satisfaction and instead seek the unfailing peace of Christ. Through Christ, sinners can find forgiveness, become children of God, and secure an eternal inheritance in heaven, which is a land of perfect and uninterrupted rest.Reformed Theologian GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-XXwzX1gnv-reformed-theologianYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReformedExplainerSpotify Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1t5dz4vEgvHqUknYQfwpRI?si=e-tDRFR2Qf6By1sAcMdkdwhttps://buymeacoffee.com/edi2730