nationality, religion, social status, gender,
age or any other label. Know Jesus,
Know Peace - No Jesus No Peace!
Peace on Earth?
I have often heard it said that when
Jesus was declared the Prince of Peace
by Isaiah, and again when His birth was
announced by the angel with the words
“Glory to God in the highest, and on
earth peace, goodwill toward men!”
(Luke 2:14) this meant that Jesus brought
a peace in which every individual would
share. In fact I have often heard it quoted
as “Glory to God in the highest, and
on earth peace, goodwill to all men!”
However, this is certainly not what the
Scripture said, or meant because Jesus
Himself said. “Do you suppose that I
came to give peace on earth? I tell you,
not at all, but rather division. For from
now on five in one house will be divided:
three against two, and two against three.
Father will be divided against son and
son against father, mother against
daughter and daughter against mother,
mother-in-law against her daughterin-law and daughter-in-law against her
mother-in-law” Luke 12:51-53. A look
at other translations will bring out the
true meaning with a bit more clarity.
“Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace to those on whom
his favour rests.” (NIV) “Glory to God
in the highest, and on earth peace among
men with whom he is pleased!” (RSV).
Jesus did not come to bring peace to the
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world, He came to create one corporate
community from among Jew and Gentile
believers and broker peace between
us and God. This peace with God will
remove the fear of judgement, so that
we can enjoy the peace of God and His
favour. Accept the sacrifice of His death
and resurrection today and accept your
Jew or Gentile brothers and sisters. In
His name make your peace with God.
This is God’s perfect Gift to
you!
I remain in Jesus’ Service. Love as always
Angela Slack
Editor and Cofounder
You have questions
we’ve got answers
This issue’s question answered by J. Sanderson
Question: A new Christian just coming to faith has become aware that being “unequally yoked” is not
good. They need to know if they should separate from their unbelieving married partner. How can I
advice them based on Scriptures?
The Lord loves each and every one of us and does not want to cause hurt or pain. Breaking from a relationship
is bound to cause just this. However, God gives His guidance and wisdom for a very valid reason. He wants us to
have life in all its fullness and He puts guidance in place to help us and prevent hurt. If a new Christian posed this
question, it has to be addressed sensitively yet truthfully; making them aware of the truth of God’s word so that
the individual asking the question is fully aware of the impact that may result if they follow the ways of the world,
rather than follow God’s guidance. It may be that in only just coming to faith they have no knowledge of God’s
perspective in relationships. To promote an awareness of this will allow them to have an informed basis on which
to make decisions, based on the truth of God and not how the world views it.
2 Corinthians 6:14 tells us, “Do not be bound together (unequally yoked) with unbelievers; for what partnership
have righteousness and lawlessness, or what fellowship has light with darkness?”
The original Greek word translated “bound together” or “unequally yoked” is heterozygous. Heteros meaning
“opposite” and zugos meaning “yolk.” In 2 Corinthians, the apostle Paul compares believers with unbelievers
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