The great army of light sings, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace." Do we believe this heavenly pronouncement? Do we really hope for peace on earth, peace in our lives and families, peace among us as religions and nations?
Last year in an interview the Dalai Lama was asked if he had hope for the future. He laughed and said, 'Of course I have hope. The future has not yet been decided.' Do we believe this? Or do we live as if we believe there is no hope, as if the future has already been determined, as if the fragmentations and divisions of our lives and world are permanent.
Read full transcript...In the bleak realities of life today, there are found blessed assurances of the Trinity as found in the Father (Mother), Son, and Holy Spirit. From these divine persons there is good news! Amidst humanity's sin, God has provided a solution to our problem. The solution is God's Son, Jesus Christ. Through the sonship of Christ and his redeeming work, the apostle Paul draws out assurances of a new life. The first benefit of our salvation is "Peace with God." In chapter 5:1, Paul writes, "Therefore having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ." Paul writes with conviction that we have been "justified by faith." God has declared us righteous.
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