The Holy Spirit brings a sense of well-being, contentment and wholeness to believers whatever their outward circumstances. Peace is therefore an indication of the Holy Spirit's presence.
Peace is part of the nature of the Holy Spirit
The Spirit is likened to a dove, the symbol of peace
Matthew 3:16 parallels Mark 1:10, Luke 3:22, John 1:32
As soon as Jesus was baptized, He went up out of the water. Suddenly the heavens were opened, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and resting on Him.
As part of the Godhead the Spirit is the God of peace
See also Philippians 4:9; 1 Thessalonians 5:23; Hebrews 13:20
Peace is a resource that the Holy Spirit gives to believers
Romans 14:17 See also John 14:15–19 The Greek word “parakletos” means “one called alongside”, hence “comforter” or “advocate”; Romans 15:13
For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.
The fruit of the Spirit includes peace
Galatians 5:22–25 See also Romans 8:6
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us walk in step with the Spirit.
The Holy Spirit brings peace to God's people concerning their circumstances
He changes situations to bring peace
Isaiah 32:14–18 See also Isaiah 63:14; Acts 9:31
For the palace will be forsaken, the busy city abandoned. The hill and the watchtower will become caves forever — the delight of wild donkeys and a pasture for flocks — until the Spirit is poured out upon us from on high. Then the desert will be an orchard, and the orchard will seem like a forest. Then justice will inhabit the wilderness, and righteousness will dwell in the fertile field. The work of righteousness will be peace; the service of righteousness will be quiet confidence forever. Then my people will dwell in a peaceful place, in safe and secure places of rest.
He brings peace of mind to those facing difficult situations
Philippians 1:19 See also Haggai 2:5; John 16:5–21, John 20:21–22
because I know that through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, my distress will turn out for my deliverance.
The Holy Spirit brings peaceful relationships
Between believers
and with diligence to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
Between believers and God the Father
Romans 8:1–2 See also Romans 8:11, Romans 8:14–17 The result of the Spirit's work is contrasted with fear, the opposite of peace.
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For in Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set you free from the law of sin and death.
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Dictionary of Bible Themes © 1999 Martin Manser, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Bible Aquifer. Formatted for this site, with Scripture from the Berean Standard Bible.