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Statement of Beliefs:
Live at Peace with All

December 7, 2013

We have started a discussion regarding a Statement of Beliefs for those who identify as First-Century Apostolic Christians, those of us who believe our practices are closely aligned to the practices of the first-century church. We began to look at how we believe that Christian faith includes a life of faith with works and that to live a live with one without the other is dead. Last week, we examined our belief that there is a need to provide for the spiritual needs of others, especially those of the household of faith. Today we will study the following belief:

We believe in the need to live at peace with all.

Consider these verses:

James 3:18
And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.

Righteousness comes through peace. If we wish to be righteous, we must sow peace and make peace.

Hebrews 12:14
Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:

In order to be with the Lord, we must follow peace and holiness with all men.

2 Corinthians 13:11
Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.

Paul shared with the Corinthians that there was a need to live in peace.

1 Corinthians 14:33
For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.

Paul explained to the Corinthians that peace can be viewed as the absence of confusion.

Romans 12:18
If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Paul knew it would not always be possible but as it is we must live peaceably with all men.

Living a life of faith and works as a Christian requires us to live peaceably with all men as it is possible. There is much more to explore regarding this topic. A Statement of Beliefs is not intended to fully represent all of our beliefs, and is intended to provide a reasonable summary so that others can succinctly understand what we believe. It can also provide us with a reflective consideration of our own religious faith. The more we understand who we are and what we believe, the more we can help others understand who we are and what we believe, the more we will be able to celebrate what is good, embrace what is good, and do what is good.

All verses are from the King James Version.
This site provided by Tom Laign. To all who may believe differently, I also extend peace and love.