“Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way.” — 2 Thessalonians 3:16, NKJV

In an age defined by restlessness and noise, The Peace of God Bible (Thomas Nelson, NKJV) arrives as a refreshing call to return to what Scripture calls shalom—the deep, holistic peace that comes only from God. Edited by Dr. Jeremiah J. Johnston, this remarkable Bible doesn’t just invite readers to study the Word; it invites them to experienceGod’s peace woven throughout it.

Dr. Johnston—a respected New Testament scholar and pastor—has given readers a lens through which to view the entire biblical narrative as a story of peace lost and peace restored. From Genesis to Revelation, we are reminded that peace is not a secondary theme of Scripture but the very heartbeat of redemption itself. In his introduction, Johnston notes that “peace” appears nearly six hundred times in the Bible—more frequently than faith, love, or grace. That insight alone reshapes how one reads the text: every story, command, and promise becomes a thread in God’s tapestry of reconciliation.

Features That Enrich the Journey

The Peace of God Bible is built around 365 devotionals and 365 “Peace Notes,” each designed to help readers encounter how God’s peace touches daily life. These brief yet substantive reflections draw the reader’s attention to practical and theological dimensions of shalom—how it heals relationships, steadies the mind, and restores the soul.

Each book of the Bible begins with a thoughtful introduction showing how peace is thematically present within that particular book. Whether exploring Isaiah’s vision of the Prince of Peace or Paul’s letters filled with greetings of grace and peace, the reader sees how the Bible speaks a unified message: peace with God through Christ leads to peace with others.

The design is outstanding. Printed in Thomas Nelson’s Comfort Print, the text is highly readable, with clear layout, elegant typeface, and quality binding available in bonded leather and hardcover editions. As someone who spends hours with open pages and fine print, I appreciate how effortless it is to read and reflect without distraction.

A Bible for Both Heart and Mind

What makes this Bible unique is that it bridges scholarship and devotion. Johnston, who serves as Pastor of Apologetics and Cultural Engagement at Prestonwood Baptist Church, brings both the academic rigor of a scholar and the pastoral warmth of a shepherd. His editorial oversight ensures theological precision, while his writing connects with everyday readers seeking to live out the peace of Christ in a chaotic world.

I’ve read many themed Bibles that feel forced or artificially curated; this is not one of them. Instead, the theme of peace arises naturally from Scripture itself. It’s as if the pages invite you to slow down, breathe, and rediscover God’s heartbeat of reconciliation—a peace that transcends circumstances and transforms hearts.

Timely and Timeless

In an era of cultural anxiety and global unrest, a Bible centered on shalom feels providential. Our world is desperate for the kind of peace Jesus promised in John 14:27—“My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you.” The Peace of God Bible becomes a tool not just for reading, but for formation—for shaping believers into carriers of God’s peace wherever they go.

Whether you are a pastor seeking a devotional resource, a student longing for spiritual grounding, or someone simply weary of the world’s noise, this edition offers something rare: tranquility for the mind and renewal for the soul.

Final Reflections

As a Christian apologist, I often encounter skepticism about whether faith in God brings any real peace. This Bible provides an answer—not merely through argument, but through immersion. It shows that the peace of God is not theoretical; it is experiential, historical, and deeply relational.

The Peace of God Bible is beautifully designed, theologically rich, and spiritually restorative. It’s the kind of Bible you don’t just read—you live. Every note, every reflection, every turn of the page leads back to the God who has been calling humanity into peace since the beginning.

If you’re searching for a Bible that helps you rediscover the wholeness God intended—a Bible that brings calm to the spirit and focus to the mind—this is it.

“Great peace have those who love Your law,
and nothing causes them to stumble.” — Psalm 119:165

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Highly recommended.
Dr. Tom Dallis
Christian Theologian and Apologist,
Author of Mere Christianity for the Digital Age