Peace

Peace:
PEACE, PEACEABLE, PEACEABLY
N. Noun
eirene NT:1515 "occurs in each of the books of the NT, save 1 John and save in Acts 7:26 [`(at) one again'] it is translated "peace" in the RV. It describes (a) harmonious relationships between men, Matt 10:34; Rom 14:19; (b) between nations, Luke 14:32; Acts 12:20; Rev 6:4; (c) friendliness, Acts 15:33; 1 Cor 16:11; Heb 11:31; (d) freedom from molestation, Luke 11:21; 19:42; Acts 9:31 (RV, 'peace,' KJV, 'rest'); 16:36; (e) order, in the State, Acts 24:2 (RV, 'peace,' KJV, 'quietness'); in the churches, 1 Cor 14:33; (f) the harmonized relationships between God and man, accomplished through the gospel, Acts 10:36; Eph 2:17; (g) the sense of rest and contentment consequent thereon, Matt 10:13; Mark 5:34; Luke 1:79; 2:29; John 14:27; Rom 1:7; 3:17; 8:6; in certain passages this idea is not distinguishable from the last, Rom 5:1."

Scripture has a lot to tell us about peace. Jesus makes 2 statements regarding peace and at first glance they seem to contradict but we need to look deeper:
Matthew 10:34 and John 14:27- the same Greek word for peace is what is found in Galatians (Fruit of the Spirit).
Romans 12:18 How can we as Christians, be at peace with all men?
Romans 14:17-19 What does Paul mean that the Kingdom is not eating and drinking? Compare vs. 19 with Hebrews 10:25. Is "peace" passive?
1 Cor. 14:33- explain
Phil. 4:4-8 Recipe for peace-discuss
1 Thess. 5:12-13 Why do we need to live at peace with one another? What is at stake when we don't live in peace with the brethren?
Phil. 4:11-13 What valuable lesson has Paul learned? Would you say he exhibits peace? Was his life peaceful? Did he depend on his circumstances for peace? Do we?

Now add peace to agapo (love) and joy and we have a clearer picture of what we should look like.