In Bible language 'peace' means more than the absence of wars and fighting. It is positive and constructive. The Hebrew word shalom also has the sense of health and completeness. Wars and fighting come from human weakness, selfishness, envy and greed (see James 4:1-3). Man cannot make peace among nations for himself. Peace comes from love between God and man.

Jesus has been given the title 'The Prince of Peace' (in Isaiah 9:6). When he returns to reign over the earth he will bring and maintain peace forever: "He will proclaim peace to the nations. His rule will extend from sea to sea and from the River to the ends of the earth." (Zechariah 9:10).

We can have peace within ourselves now if we live after the example of Christ. At his birth the angels rejoiced at the prospect of universal peace, which Jesus would bring: "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men…." (Luke 2:14).

"The fruit of righteousness will be peace; the effect of righteousness will be quietness and confidence forever." (Isaiah 32:17).

Pagan
Parable
Paradise
  New Testament references to paradise
Passover
  1. The first Passover
  2. Old Testament Passover feasts
  3. Jesus and the Passover
Pastor
Patriarch
Peace
Pentateuch
Perfect, Perfection
Pharisee
Power of God
Prayer
Preach
Predestination
Priest
  1. The Mosaic priesthood
  2. Pagan priests
  3. Christian priesthood
  4. Priests in the age to come
Promise
Promised Land
Prophet, Prophecy
Pure