Have you ever felt like something fundamental is missing in your life? Like there’s an emptiness that nothing—not relationships, career success, or material possessions—can fill?
Perhaps you lie awake at night with a nagging sense of guilt or fear, wondering if you’ve disappointed God or if He’s angry with you.
Maybe you’ve tried harder to be good, to pray more, to do better, but the anxiety and uncertainty remain.
Many believers struggle with a performance-based relationship with God, constantly wondering if they’ve done enough to earn His approval.
They see God as a stern judge keeping track of their failures, and they live under the weight of condemnation rather than the freedom of grace.
Some even ask, “Why should I make peace with God? What difference will it make in my life?”
The truth is, without peace with God, you’ll never experience the spiritual wholeness and freedom Christ died to give you.
But here’s the good news: the steps to peace with God aren’t about what you must do, they’re about receiving what Christ has already done.
In this bible teaching, we’ll explore the biblical path to finding genuine peace with God, understanding what Christ accomplished through His finished work, and learning to live in the security of your justified standing before the Father.
Understanding God’s Revelation of Righteousness
Before we can understand the steps to peace with God, we must first grasp why peace was necessary in the first place.
No matter how much humanity tries to deny God’s existence, it doesn’t refute the reality of the supernatural.
We can’t see wind with our physical eyes, yet we feel its impact. Similarly, we can’t escape the reality that something went wrong in our relationship with our Creator.
Right from when Adam fell and gave authority to the devil, God has always been committed to reaching out to humanity to save us from sin.
Here’s the critical truth: there is no way mankind can pay for our sins. This demand can only be met by God Himself, and what He promised Abraham had to be fulfilled.
The beautiful declaration came when Christ was born. Luke 2:10-14 records the angel’s announcement to shepherds: “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord… Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”
Notice the angels declared Jesus’s coming would bring “peace” to earth. Why specifically peace? Because the One who would restore humanity’s glory, honor, and justification had been born.
Peace wasn’t just a nice sentiment, it was the very essence of what Christ came to establish between God and mankind.
This peace wasn’t something humanity could negotiate or earn. It was a gift that could only come through divine intervention.
Romans 3:21-22 reveals, “But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law… the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe.”
God’s solution to our separation from Him was to provide righteousness as a gift, not as something we could achieve through our efforts.
The Only Step: Receiving Christ’s Finished Work
Here’s where many people get confused about the steps to peace with God. They assume there must be a lengthy process, a series of religious duties, or a period of proving themselves worthy.
But Scripture reveals something radically different.
Our foundational text is Romans 5:1 – “Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Notice the verb tense: “we have peace”—not “we will have” or “we might have” but “we have.” This is a present reality for everyone who believes in Christ.
No matter how hard anyone tries, they can never achieve a blameless life through their own efforts.
The only step to take to have peace with God is to receive what the death of Christ has already provided, which is justification apart from works.
This is not a process that depends on your good deeds or is hindered by your failures.
In Christ, you have been freely made blameless, and this standing is not dependent on your performance.
Ephesians 2:8-9 confirms this: “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.”
To be at peace with God means to relate with God without any sense of guilt, condemnation, fear, or judgment.
The person in Christ is at peace with God now—not working toward peace, not hoping for peace someday, but possessing peace as a current reality.
There is no unsettled issue between the believer and God. There is no issue of sin, unbelief, or punishment between the believer and God.
The unbeliever remains at enmity with God by their choice to reject Christ. But the believer has absolute justification and stands without fault before God.
For anyone to stand blameless before God is a free gift of grace—nothing more, nothing less.
What Peace with God Actually Means
This state of peace with God is available only in Christ. When you receive Christ in your heart, you experience justification from blame and fault because He became your sin-bearer.
But what does this peace actually look like in practical terms?
First, peace with God means there is no barrier between you and the Father.
Ephesians 2:14-15 declares, “For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility by abolishing the law of commandments expressed in ordinances, that he might create in himself one new man in place of the two, so making peace.”
Jesus didn’t just show us the path to peace—He IS our peace. He didn’t just remove some obstacles; He completely demolished the dividing wall that separated us from God.
The law that once condemned us has been fulfilled in Christ. The hostility that existed because of our sin has been abolished through His sacrifice.
Second, peace with God was purchased by Christ’s blood.
Colossians 1:20 states that God reconciled “to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.”
This wasn’t a negotiation or a compromise. It was a complete payment for sin that fully satisfied God’s justice while demonstrating His love.
Third, this peace is permanent and complete. Many believers struggle because they think God’s acceptance fluctuates based on their daily performance.
They believe that when they sin, God withdraws His peace until they’ve sufficiently repented or made up for their failure. But this contradicts the gospel message.
Never think that God has something against you. Don’t think that God is unhappy with you because of a sin you committed.
Don’t believe the lie that the challenges you’re facing are God punishing you for sins. God is forever happy with you because of Christ.
Your peace with God is forever established in Christ. He took your place of sin and paid the price so you could be declared blameless and experience permanent peace with God.
The Difference Between Peace With God and Peace Of God
Understanding the distinction between peace with God and the peace of God is crucial for experiencing the fullness of what Christ provided. These are related but distinct realities.
Peace with God refers to the restored relationship and reconciliation with God, made possible through faith in Jesus Christ.
This is positional—it’s about your legal standing before God. Romans 5:1 is the definitive verse: “Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
This peace is settled once and for all when you believe in Christ. You are no longer God’s enemy. The hostility has ended.
The case against you has been dismissed. You stand righteous before the Judge of all creation, not because you earned it, but because Christ’s righteousness has been credited to your account.
The peace of God, on the other hand, refers to the supernatural tranquility that originates from God’s character and guards our hearts and minds when we’re troubled.
Philippians 4:7 describes it: “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
This is experiential peace—the calm in the storm, the rest in the midst of chaos, the assurance when circumstances are uncertain.
Colossians 3:15 adds, “And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.”
Here’s the beautiful connection: Peace with God (positional) is the foundation for experiencing the peace of God (experiential).
Because you have permanent peace with God through Christ’s finished work, you can access His peace in every situation.
You don’t have to worry that God is angry with you, punishing you, or withholding blessing because of your failures. That settled peace with God frees you to experience His supernatural peace in daily life.
Many believers miss the peace of God because they’ve never fully grasped their peace with God.
They’re still trying to earn or maintain God’s acceptance, so their hearts remain anxious and unsettled.
But when you understand that your standing with God is secure in Christ, you can rest in His peace regardless of circumstances.
Biblical Assurances of Your Peace with God
Scripture is filled with assurances about your peace with God. These aren’t wishful thinking or motivational slogans, they’re declarations of what Christ accomplished on your behalf.
Let’s explore some powerful scriptures on peace that establish your standing.
Romans 8:1 declares, “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Notice it says “no condemnation”—not “less condemnation” or “conditional non-condemnation.”
If you’re in Christ, condemnation is completely off the table.
You can approach God with confidence, knowing He doesn’t view you through the lens of your failures.
2 Corinthians 5:19 reveals God’s heart: “In Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them.”
God is not keeping a record of your wrongs. He’s not tallying up your sins to present them as evidence against you. Through Christ, He has chosen not to count your trespasses against you.
Hebrews 10:17-18 quotes God’s promise: “I will remember their sins and their lawless deeds no more.
Where there is forgiveness of these, there is no longer any offering for sin.” Your sins aren’t just forgiven—they’re forgotten.
God doesn’t bring them up, hold them against you, or use them to justify withholding blessing from you.
1 John 4:18 addresses the fear that often accompanies a lack of peace with God: “There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love.”
Because God’s love for you is perfect and His acceptance of you is complete in Christ, you don’t need to fear punishment or rejection.
Additionally, there are numerous scriptures in Psalms that talks about peace of mind that flow from understanding your secure position with God.
When you know you have peace with God, your mind finds rest even in turbulent circumstances.
Say this prayer with me: “I am at peace with God. God has nothing against me. He will not deny me any blessing. Hallelujah!”
Living in the Reality of Your Peace with God
Understanding that you have peace with God is one thing; living in that reality is another. How do you translate this theological truth into daily experience?
First, reject every thought that contradicts your peace with God. When guilt tries to convince you that God is disappointed in you, counter it with Romans 8:1.
When fear suggests God might abandon you, declare Hebrews 13:5: “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
When condemnation whispers that you’re not good enough, remind yourself of 2 Corinthians 5:21: “He made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.”
Second, approach God with confidence, not hesitation. Hebrews 4:16 encourages us to “come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”
You’re not sneaking into God’s presence hoping He won’t notice your recent failures. You’re walking boldly into your Father’s presence because Christ’s finished work has given you full access.
Third, stop trying to earn what you already possess. Many believers unconsciously live as if their peace with God depends on their spiritual performance.
They think, “If I pray enough, read my Bible enough, serve enough, then God will be pleased with me.” But this mindset actually dishonors Christ’s finished work.
It suggests His sacrifice wasn’t sufficient and needs your efforts to complete it.
Your peace with God is not something you maintain through good behavior—it’s something Christ established once and for all.
Hebrews 10:14 declares, “For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified.” You are already perfected in God’s sight through Christ’s one-time sacrifice.
Fourth, let your peace with God inform how you view challenges and trials. When difficulties arise, don’t immediately assume God is punishing you or that you’ve done something to deserve hardship.
Jesus said in John 16:33, “In the world you will have tribulation.” Trials are part of living in a fallen world, not evidence that God is angry with you.
Instead, rest in the knowledge that Romans 8:28 remains true: “For those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” Because you have peace with God, you can trust that He’s working everything—even difficulties—for your ultimate good.
Frequently Asked Questions About Steps to Peace with God
Yes. The gospel is beautifully simple: believe in Jesus Christ and receive what He accomplished through His death, burial, and resurrection.
Acts 16:31 says, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved.” Salvation—which includes peace with God—is received by faith alone in Christ alone, not through religious rituals, good works, or gradual improvement.
Peace with God is a position established by Christ’s finished work, not a feeling that fluctuates based on your emotions.
Romans 5:1 states we “have peace” as an objective reality. Your feelings will eventually align with this truth as you renew your mind to what Scripture says about your standing in Christ.
Focus on the facts of the gospel rather than the fluctuations of your emotions.
No. Your peace with God is based on Christ’s perfect sacrifice, not your imperfect performance.
Romans 8:38-39 assures us that nothing can separate us from God’s love—and that includes our own failures.
While sin can affect your experience of God’s peace (peace of God) by creating internal turmoil, it cannot undo Christ’s work of reconciliation that established your peace with God.
Christianity is unique in that it teaches peace with God is a gift received, not a goal achieved.
Other religious systems present a path of human effort, rituals, and moral achievement to reach God or enlightenment.
The gospel declares that Christ has done the work, paid the price, and secured peace with God on our behalf. We simply receive what He freely offers.
Scripture teaches that Christ’s work on the cross is the only means of peace with God. John 14:6 records Jesus saying, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life.
No one comes to the Father except through me.” While we can trust God’s perfect justice and mercy, the Bible clearly teaches that peace with God comes exclusively through faith in Christ.
This is why the Great Commission to share the gospel is so urgent.
Conclusion: Rest in Christ’s Finished Work
The steps to peace with God are refreshingly simple because Christ did all the work. You don’t earn peace with God through religious performance, maintain it through perfect behavior, or risk losing it through failure.
Peace with God is a gift freely given to all who believe in Jesus Christ and receive what His death and resurrection accomplished.
Stop striving to achieve what Christ has already secured. Stop fearing that God is angry with you or keeping track of your mistakes.
Stop living under the weight of condemnation when Scripture declares there is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus. Your peace with God is established, permanent, and complete.
The angel’s declaration at Christ’s birth was prophetic: “On earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” God is pleased with you because you’re in Christ.
Your standing before the Father is secure. The barrier has been removed. The dividing wall has been demolished. You are at peace with God through the finished work of Jesus Christ.
Today, I encourage you to receive this truth fully. When guilt tries to convince you otherwise, declare Romans 5:1. When fear suggests God might reject you, proclaim Romans 8:1.
When uncertainty creeps in, rest in Colossians 1:20. Live in the freedom of knowing that your peace with God is forever settled through Christ’s blood.
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My passion lies in reaching out to young adults in communities and schools, witnessing the transformative power of faith in their lives.
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