WHAT IS PEACE. IT IS TRANQUILLITY, FREEDOM FROM FEAR, FREEDOM FROM CIVIL DISTURBANCE, FREEDOM FROM OPPRESSIVE THOUGHTS. THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF PEACE THAT I WOULD LIKE TO MENTION. THE FIRST IS PEACE WITH GOD. AND, THE SECOND IS PEACE WITH MAN. IN THE BEGINNING, GOD CREATED HEAVEN, AND EARTH, AND ALL THAT IN THEM IS. AND THERE WAS PEACE IN ALL THE EARTH. GOD GAVE THE MAN ADAM A COMMANDMENT. THE MAN ADAM TRANSGRESSED THAT COMMANDMENT, AND SIN CAME INTO THE WORLD. AND, THE WAGES OF SIN IS DEATH.

Rom:6:23: For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. (KJV)

DEATH REIGNED UPON ALL MEN, FOR ALL MANKIND WAS IN ADAM AT THE TIME THAT HE TRANSGRESS THE COMMANDMENT OF GOD, AND BECAUSE OF THEIR PHYSICAL UNION WITH ADAM SIN WAS IMPUTED UNTO ALL MANKIND.

Rom:5:12: Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:

CHILDREN OF LIGHT FROM THE TIME THAT ADAM TRANSGRESSED THE COMMANDMENT OF GOD, UNTIL MOSES WAS BORN, GOD HAD ENMITY, A FEELING LIKE ONE HAS FOR AN ENEMY, FOR ALL MANKIND. AND WHEN MEN DIED OR WERE KILLED THEIR SOULS WERE FED TO THE FLAMES OF HELL. ONLY A FEW MEN ESCAPED.

Is:24:5: The earth also is defiled under the inhabitants thereof; because they have transgressed the laws, changed the ordinance, broken the everlasting covenant.

Is:24:6: Therefore hath the curse devoured the earth, and they that dwell therein are desolate: therefore the inhabitants of the earth are burned, and few men left.

WHEN MOSES WAS BORN, GOD CHOSE HIM A PEOPLE, ISRAEL, AND ALLOWED THEM TO PUT OFF THE SPIRITUAL DEATH BY USING THE SCAPEGOAT. BUT FROM THE TIME THAT ADAM EAT OF THE TREE OF KNOWLEDGE OF GOOD, AND EVIL. UNTIL CHRIST JESUS HANG ON CALVARY'S CROSS, WE, AS GENTILES WERE WITHOUT HOPE OF ETERNAL LIFE. BUT WHEN CHRIST JESUS HANG ON CALVARY'S CROSS, HE TORN DOWN THE PARTITION BETWEEN THE JEW, AND THE GENTILE, AND MADE OF THE TWO ONE NEW MAN IN CHRIST.

Eph:2:12: That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world:

Eph:2:13: But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.

Eph:2:14: For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us;

Eph:2:15: Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace;

Eph:2:16: And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby:

Eph:2:17: And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh.

BELOVED WHEN THE MEN DROVE THE NAILS INTO THE FLESH OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST, IT WAS IN THE FLESH, THAT THE ENMITY THAT GOD HAD FOR MAN WAS ABOLISHED.

Eph:2:15: Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace;

SAINTS OF GOD, AS THE NAIL WENT ON THROUGH THE FLESH, AND STRUCK THE CROSS ; IT NAILED EVERY ORDINANCE THAT WAS AGAINST US TO THE CROSS, TAKING THEM OUT OF THE WAY.

Col:2:14: Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; (KJV)

AND, BELOVED, WHEN THE MEN RAISED THE LORD JESUS CHRIST UP ON THE CROSS, HE TOOK AWAY THE CURSE, OR THE SENTENCE OF CONDEMNATION THAT WAS AGAINST US. FOR IT IS WRITTEN, CURSED IS EVERY MAN THAT HANGS ON A TREE.

Gal:3:11: But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith.

Gal:3:12: And the law is not of faith: but, The man that doeth them shall live in them.

Gal:3:13: Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree:

Gal:3:14: That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.

THERE WAS A TERRIBLE PRICE PAID FOR OUR REDEMPTION, THE CRUCIFIXION, IN WHICH THE MAN CHRIST JESUS SUFFERED, BLEED, AND DIED THE PHYSICAL DEATH, BUT NOT ONLY THAT HIS SOUL WENT DOWN INTO HELL, BUT WAS NOT LEFT THERE.

Acts:2:29: Men and brethren, let me freely speak unto you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulchre is with us unto this day.

Acts:2:30: Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne;

Acts:2:31: He seeing this before spake of the resurrection of Christ, that his soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption.

NOW SAINTS OF GOD WE HAVE PEACE WITH GOD THE FATHER, THROUGH JESUS CHRIST HIS SON. WE, THE ELECT OF GOD, THAT HAVE BEEN BAPTIZED INTO CHRIST, THAT HAVE RECEIVED THE WASHING OF REGENERATION, AND THE RENEWING OF THE HOLY GHOST, HAVE PEACE WITH GOD.

Rom:5:1: Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: (KJV)

NOW CONCERNING PEACE WITH ALL MANKIND. WE THE ELECT OF GOD, WHEN WE ARE CALLED TO REPENTANCE, AND RECEIVE THE RENEWING OF THE HOLY GHOST HAVE BEEN CALLED TO PEACE WITH ALL MANKIND. IF YOU ARE A NEW CONVERT TO THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION, YOU MAY NOT KNOW WHEN WE WERE CALLED TO PEACE. AT THE BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST, THE PRINCE OF PEACE, THE ANGELS CAME SAYING

Lk:2:13: And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

Lk:2:14: Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

BELOVED OF GOD, WHEN WE, AS CHILDREN OF GOD, ARE CALLED TO REPENTANCE, JUSTIED, GLORIFIED, TRANSLATED OUT OF THE WORLD, AND INTO THE BODY OF CHRIST. WE BECOME A SOLDIER IN THE ARMY OF GOD. WE AS SOLDIERS IN THE ARMY OF GOD, ARE AT PEACE WITH ALL MANKIND, BUT WE FIGHT AGAINST SPIRITUAL WICKEDNESS IN HIGH PLACES.

Eph:6:10: Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

Eph:6:11: Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

Eph:6:12: For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

Eph:6:13: Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

Eph:6:14: Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;

Eph:6:15: And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;

Eph:6:16: Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.

Eph:6:17: And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:

Eph:6:18: Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

SAINTS OF GOD, THE NAME CHRISTIAN MEANS, "CHRIST LIKE", AND JESUS CHRIST, THE PRINCE OF PEACE DID NO VIOLENCE TO NO MAN DURING HIS LIFE TIME ON EARTH.

Is:53:8: He was taken from prison and from judgment: and who shall declare his generation? for he was cut off out of the land of the living: for the transgression of my people was he stricken.

Is:53:9: And he made his grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death; because he had done no violence, neither was any deceit in his mouth.

WITH THE THOUGHT IN MIND, THAT WE ARE "CHRISTIANS, "CHRIST LIKE ARE WE ALLOWED TO BREAK THE PEACE IN THE EVENT THAT WE ARE PHYSICALLY ATTACKED?

Mt:5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also. (KJV)

LITTLE CHILDREN HOW ARE WE TO TREAT AN ENEMY? WE, AS SOLDIERS IN THE ARMY OF GOD, ARE COMMANDED TO LOVE OUR ENEMIES, BLESS THEM THAT CURSE US DO GOOD TO THOSE THAT HATE US, AND PRAY FOR THOSE THAT DESPITEFULLY USE US. JESUS CHRIST SAID THESE WORDS.

Mt:5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Mt:5:45: That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.

Mt:5:46: For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same?

Mt:5:47: And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so?

Mt:5:48: Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. (KJV)

WHAT ABOUT THE NATIONS THAT BE, THE POWERS THAT BE, ARE WE TO RESIST THEM? I BELIEVE THAT THE MEMBERS OF OUR ARMY, NAVY, AND AIRFORCE AND OTHER BRANCHES OF SERVICE, ARE MINISTERS OF GOD EXECUTING THE WRATH OF GOD UPON THE WICKED. BUT WE, AS SAINTS OF GOD, AS SOLDIERS IN THE ARMY OF GOD, ARE NOT TO FIGHT AGAINST FLESH, AND BLOOD. IF WE RESIST WE RESIST TO OUR OWN CONDEMNATION.

Rom:13:1: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.

Rom:13:2: Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.

Rom:13:3: For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:

Rom:13:4: For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.

Rom:13:5: Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.

Rom:13:6: For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.

Rom:13:7: Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.

Rom:13:8: Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.

CHILDREN OF THE MOST HIGH GOD, IF A MAN PREACHES THAT THE SAINTS OF GOD ARE TO KILL MEN UNDER SOME CIRCUMSTANCES, AND LEADS SOME ONE INTO THE PIT. THAT MAN SHALL NOT ESCAPE, HE THAT LEAD S SOMEONE INTO THE PIT SHALL GO INTO THE PIT HIMSELF. THE ANTICHRIST IS COMING, AND HE SHALL MAKE WAR WITH THE SAINTS, AND SHALL KILL SO MANY THAT ONE MAN COULD NOT NUMBER THEM ALL. BUT WE, AS CHILDREN OF THE MOST HIGH GOD, ARE NOT TO KILL THE MEMBERS OF THE ARMY THAT IS KILLING US. THE APOSTLE ST. JOHN WAS INSPIRED OF GOD TO RECORD THESE WORDS.

Rv:13:9: If any man have an ear, let him hear.

Rv:13:10: He that leadeth into captivity shall go into captivity: he that killeth with the sword must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints.

CHRISTIAN BRETHREN, HOW LONG MUST WE, AS SAINTS OF GOD ENDURE THIS SLAUGHTER? THE REIGN OF THE ANTICHRIST SHALL BE FORTY TWO MONTHS. THE APOSTLE ST. JOHN WAS INSPIRED OF GOD TO RECORD THESE WORDS CONCERNING THE ANTICHRIST.

Rv:13:1: And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy.

Rv:13:2: And the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were as the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion: and the dragon gave him his power, and his seat, and great authority.

Rv:13:3: And I saw one of his heads as it were wounded to death; and his deadly wound was healed: and all the world wondered after the beast.

Rv:13:4: And they worshipped the dragon which gave power unto the beast: and they worshipped the beast, saying, Who is like unto the beast? who is able to make war with him?

Rv:13:5: And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given unto him to continue forty and two months.

THE PROPHET DANIEL ALSO WAS INSPIRED OF GOD TO RECORD SCRIPTURE CONCERNING THE ANTICHRIST. IF YOU COUNT THE WORD TIME AS ONE YEAR, AND THE WORD TIMES AS TWO, YEARS AND THE WORDS HALF A TIME AS SIX MONTHS, DANIEL PROPHESIES THAT THE REIGN OF THE ANTICHRIST IS THREE AND ONE HALF YEARS.

Dn:7:21: I beheld, and the same horn made war with the saints, and prevailed against them;

Dn:7:22: Until the Ancient of days came, and judgment was given to the saints of the most High; and the time came that the saints possessed the kingdom.

Dn:7:25: And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to change times and laws: and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of time.

JESUS CHRIST, THE PRINCE OF PEACE, SHALL KILL THE ANTICHRIST WHEN HE RETURNS. THEREFORE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KNOW ABOUT WHEN CHRIST SHALL RETURN. MARK THE DAY THAT THE ANTICHRIST BEGINS TO REIGN, AND COUNT FORTY TWO MONTHS FROM THAT DAY, AND YOU SHOULD BE VERY CLOSE TO THE RETURN OF CHRIST.

2Thes:2:8: And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming: (KJV)