The Lord of Peace
Northwest Bible Church – April 14, 2024 – 2 Thess. – Alan Conner
2 Thess. 3:16
The Lord of Peace
Intro
A. THE LORD OF PEACE.
1. The Lord of peace is Christ.
2. Peace is a gift of God.
3. Kinds of peace.
a. Common grace peace
b. Special grace peace
B. PEACE IN EVERY CIRCUMSTANCE.
1. Context of 1 & 2 Thessalonians.
a. afflictions/persecutions.
b. Future apostasy and man of lawlessness.
c. Conflict within the church.
2. “continually”.
C. THE LORD BE WITH YOU.
1. A prayer based on a promise. Heb. 13; Mt. 28:20
2. The practical presence of God.
Conclusion
Discussion questions: What are some of the different kinds of peace in the Bible? Why is living in God’s peace so important? How can we grow in our ability to experience God’s peace? Who can you pray for that needs God’s peace?