The Building Church

What should a Christian look like?

What are the qualities/characteristics of a Christ follower?

Peace: The Hebrew word we translate as peace is “shalom.” The way “shalom” is used does not mean to feel calm nor the absence of conflict. Instead shalom, peace, is the result of right relationships with God, one another, and with creation. The concept of peace is wholeness in all of life.

Three main reasons for our lack of peace:
1. We are by nature alienated from God
- Unconfessed Sin

Disobedience to God and genuine, heartfelt peace do not and cannot go hand in hand.

Three main reasons for our lack of peace:
2. We are in bondage to our own sinful desires
- Uncontrolled Desires

Three main reasons for our lack of peace:
3. We are in conflict with ourselves and others
- Unwelcomed Circumstances
- Uncertainty
- Pain from our past

Peace is not found in a program, a philosophy, or even in optimal circumstances but in a life giving relationship with Jesus.