Gospel of Peace: No More Shame...No More Fear!

by James B. Richards

God, in His great love for man, judged the sin of the world in Jesus. Because His wrath and righteous judgment have already taken place, man in now free to enter into a peaceful relationship with a holy God. God wants you to live in a harmonious relationship with Him and a harmonious relationship with people. This can only happen when you have peace. Discover the keys to experiencing the peace of God in your life and your relationships through this exciting book. It will change your life!

Genres: Nonfiction

208 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1998

Reviews

[Jake Page · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a super easy read filled with things the believer has heard many times before, but presented in a really refreshing way.

The greatest insight comes in the idea that many Christians live with a ‘mixed-covenant theology’ in which we fear retribution from God while also clinging to the Gospel. (pg 123)

I recommend this to anyone who struggles to believe the goodness of the gospel. If you are living with guilt or shame because of your sin, this is for you!

My only complaint is that the author uses the NKJV and commits a few minor exegetical mistakes in taking verses out of context or over-applying them outside the original intended meaning. (Ex: ‘One-Meaning Fallacy’ applied to the term ‘flesh’ on pg 75)

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read it every year and have since 2015.

[Justin Lowery · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a light and fairly easy read and recommended for anyone struggling with legalism or an oppressive church environment or background where righteousness is misrepresented as an "earned" temporary state that must be constantly re-achieved by following a rule book of moralistic socio-cultural expectations. Richards helps us to understand that we have been given a free, unmerited state of total and permanent righteousness and peace with God in Jesus Christ. Once we stop constantly living in the fear and anxiety of trying to "earn" a righteous state before God, we can be free to live a life of peace with God and sanctification that is empowered by grace through the Holy Spirit. Reading this book will take a load off of your shoulders and heart, and allow you to realize just how much Jesus truly accomplished for us on the cross.