new life of obedience to God’s will. Peace depicts the consciousness of a new, deep, personal relationship with God.1 Of course, the inner contemplation of this objective reality can and should produce a real attitude of composure and security. Consider, for example, the results of being under the wrath of God as they are manifested in life. We experience alienation from self and others, loneliness, and lack of purpose. Not to be any longer under the wrath of God should result in a positive consciousness
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