Understanding Peace and Shalom

What does the word "peace" commonly refer to in most languages, according to Tim in the introduction?

• The presence of war

• The absence of war

• A state of happiness

• A time of celebration

In the Old Testament, what is the Hebrew word for peace?

• Eirene

• Shalom

• Conflict

• Wholeness

How does Tim describe the basic meaning of the Hebrew word "shalom"?

• Incomplete or fragmented

• Whole or complete

• peace in the midst of conflict

• Temporary satisfaction

According to Tim, what is the core idea behind the concept of shalom?

• Simplicity

• Completeness and wholeness

• Absence of complexity

• Temporary satisfaction

How does Tim explain the use of shalom as a verb?

• To initiate conflict

• To bring completeness or restoration

• To ignore problems

• To avoid communication

What did the prophet Isaiah look forward to concerning shalom?

• A king with power

• A prince of shalom bringing a reign of endless peace

• The end of the world

• A time of continuous conflict

What is the Greek word for peace in the New Testament?

• Conflict

• Shalom

• Eirene

• Unity

How is Jesus’s birth in the New Testament described?

• A time of war

• The arrival of eirene (peace)

• A period of chaos

• The absence of shalom

According to the apostle Paul, what did Jesus accomplish through his death and resurrection?

• Destruction of peace

• Creation of conflict

• Making peace between humans and God

• Ignoring human issues

What did Paul instruct local churches to do to maintain unity, according to the script?

• Ignore conflicts

• Foster humility, patience, and bear with others in love

• Avoid interaction with others

• Prioritize individual interests over unity