Application of the Gospel of Peace (The Victor's Mentality 30)

In today’s article, we’ll talk about the application of the gospel of peace, which includes:
  • Peace of the conscience
  • Tranquility of the mind
  • Peace in circumstances and situations
Today, we’ll focus on the first one: peace of the conscience.

When Apostle Paul speaks of the “gospel of peace” in Ephesians 6:15, the first expression of that peace is inward—the peace that settles in your conscience because you know the issue between you and God has been resolved at the cross. Peace of conscience is the inner rest that comes from knowing nothing stands between you and God anymore.

Before salvation, your conscience was so actively aware of guilt, judgment, and condemnation. It testified against you, as we see in Romans 2:15: “Who show the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and between themselves their thoughts accusing or else excusing them).” 

But now, the blood of Jesus didn’t just forgive your sins—it has purged your conscience if you’re a believer. “How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without spot to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?” (Hebrews 9:14 NKJV)

The blood of Jesus cleansed our consciences from the weight of dead works so we can serve the living God without fear or guilt. That’s what gives the believer peace of conscience. This is the basis of the assurance of salvation—assurance of justification, sanctification, and glorification. The Christian faith isn’t one of uncertainty but of assurance that comes from revelation that Jesus fully satisfied God’s justice on our behalf.

Let me share a powerful and insightful scripture to glean what peace of conscience means:
“Who shall bring a charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. Who is he who condemns? It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us.” (Romans 8:33-34 NKJV)

Paul’s argument in Romans 8 paints a courtroom picture where the accuser (Satan) may try to bring charges against us, but he has no standing in heaven’s court. The Judge (God) has already justified us, the believers. He has declared us righteous because the Advocate (Christ) died, rose, and continually intercedes for us. It’s a lost case for the devil—he can’t even show up before heaven. The Judge has legally justified every believer.

So, peace of conscience is the quiet confidence that the case against you has been dismissed in heaven’s court—not because you argued your case well, but because Christ paid the price for your freedom. He died the death we ought to have died. This peace isn’t emotional; it’s judicial! It flows from a verdict already pronounced by God, the righteous Judge Himself. Your conscience finds peace, not because you’re flawless, but because Christ was flawless on your behalf.

When condemnation whispers in your mind, “You failed,” “You’re not worthy,” or “You’re not doing enough,” the peace of conscience responds: “God has justified me because Christ died and rose for me.” When the enemy attacks your mind with guilt, shame, or reminders of past failures, the shoes of peace guard your footing. You stand firm, not on your performance, but on Christ’s finished work. That’s what it means to walk in peace of conscience—no matter where you tread in life, your standing before God is secure.

If you’re a believer battling condemnation based on your past, I want you to know there’s peace of conscience available for you. The voice of condemnation grows weaker when your conscience rests in what God has declared. This peace isn’t passive but an active armor. When the enemy tries to stir restlessness, you don’t respond with argument but with remembrance: “It is Christ who died for me. It is Christ who rose for me. It is Christ who intercedes for me.” This stabilizes your conscience, quiets your heart, and anchors your faith.

The gospel that brought you peace now keeps you in peace. Glory to Jesus!

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