Having peace with God means being reconciled to Him through faith in Jesus Christ, free from the wrath of God.
Peace with God is fundamentally about reconciliation. As sinners, we are naturally opposed to God due to our enmity towards Him. However, through Christ's sacrificial death, He made peace by the blood of His cross, removing the barrier of sin (Colossians 1:20). Romans 5:1 articulates that being justified by faith gives us peace with God, indicating that through faith in Christ's finished work, we are accepted and loved by God. This peace is both a legal standing and a lived experience, allowing believers to live free from the anxiety of divine judgment and enjoy a relationship with God characterized by His love and grace.
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