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The Peace of God Explained | Shalom, Anxiety, Apologetics & the Resurrection /w Jeremiah Johnston

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Apr 14, 2026
Jeremiah Johnston, New Testament scholar and author of the Peace of God Study Bible, explores shalom as flourishing, not mere calm. He discusses why modern culture flattens peace, practical peace plans for anxious students, community rhythms that restore wholeness, and how the Resurrection (and even the Shroud of Turin) points to lasting hope.
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ADVICE

Build A Daily Peace Plan From Scripture

  • Create a personal peace plan with concrete practices tied to Scripture to move from theoretical promises to lived peace.
  • The Peace of God Study Bible provides 365 devotions, peace points, book introductions, and a 20-step personal peace plan to apply shalom daily.
INSIGHT

Shalom Is Biblical Flourishing

  • Shalom is the Bible's overarching idea of flourishing and wholeness that appears across Scripture.
  • Jeremiah Johnston traces shalom from Gideon calling God Yahweh Shalom to Jesus embodying peace, showing it means facing adversity with God's presence.
ANECDOTE

Reading Devotions At Dad's Hospital Bed

  • Johnston tested his devotions when his father faced organ failure and found they brought peace and rest in the hospital.
  • He read the devotionals to his dad, who slept and experienced peace despite the crisis, illustrating shalom in suffering.
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