Real peace has been elusive throughout mankind's history, with humanity experiencing only about one hundred individual years of peace since the beginning of recorded history. Peace cannot be achieved by war or concession to an enemy, and no measure seems to bring more than a temporary respite in the constant conflict of human existence. Humanity struggles to define peace, often seeing it as the absence of war, a tranquil feeling, or harmony between people, yet we cannot use what we do not understand. There is hope, however, as Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, has promised to return to this earth as King of Kings and establish peace and prosperity for all.

Jesus Christ is our peace, the Prince of Peace, who brings reconciliation and unity. He is not only the King of Righteousness but also the Prince of Peace, as revealed through prophecy to Jacob, who understood that out of Judah would come Shiloh, meaning peace. As the Prince of Peace, He is the bringer of justice, establishing and sustaining His Kingdom with righteousness. He breaks down the dividing walls of hostility, making Jews and Gentiles one, and reconciling them through His shed blood. Christ Himself is peace, embodying it and actively making peace between humanity and God, as well as among people. His role as the Prince of Peace is central to the transformation that will occur in the Millennium, where true peace, rooted in inward unity and love, will prevail under His reign.

The resurrected Christ, upon appearing to His disciples, spoke the words, "Peace be with you" and "Peace to you," carrying profound significance beyond a mere greeting. His repetition of these words underscores their importance, emphasizing a divine message He desired all to grasp, including Thomas, who was initially absent but later present to hear this Messianic pronouncement following Christ's sacrifice and resurrection. Despite earlier statements that He did not come to bring peace on earth but rather a sword and division, reflecting the cost of discipleship and separation from the world, Christ bridges this with His post-resurrection declarations. He offers a peace tied to spiritual connection with Him, a peace the world cannot know, resuming assurances given during the Passover that despite tribulation, He would not leave His disciples alone. Christ's proclamation of peace also declares His identity as the One foretold in Scriptures to bring peace. Peace, encompassing wholeness, harmony, tranquility, safety, prosperity, fulfillment, and health, is a multifaceted concept, reflecting both individual and communal well-being. As the source of peace, God embodies this attribute, contrasting with human nature's restlessness and conflict. When Christ spoke peace, His words carried a divine force, rooted in His nature and authority, far surpassing ordinary speech. This is evident in parallels with figures like Gideon, where divine reassurance of peace was given amidst external conflict, mirroring the peace Christ offers despite worldly pressures. Furthermore, Christ fulfills Messianic prophecies as the Prince of Peace, a name signifying His role as a benevolent and just Ruler whose government and peace will have no end. His wounds, shown to the disciples after conquering the grave, are evidence of the chastisement that brought peace, not merely as freedom from anxiety but as reconciliation with God. This peace, accomplished through His sacrifice, ends God's controversy with humanity, establishing Christ as their Advocate and High Priest, ensuring continual intercession and peace in their lives. This peace extends to relationships among those in Christ, fostering unity despite differences, and includes spiritual well-being, safety, completeness, contentment, and freedom from fear and agitation.