The closest human experience of Christian peace if when children make peace. They may be the fiercest enemies when they are at odds against each other, but when they make peace, it is always genuine and true. It brings an almost instant healing to both parties. Peace, according to Christ is reconciliation. It is an offer of the healing of the soul. It is forgiveness and union. God initiated peace when He decided to become one like us in the Incarnation. At that time, the world was in great sin. The world needed a savior. The world needs to be reconciled with God. God was the one who initiated the healing of the world. When Jesus resurrected, the healing and forgiveness was merited by human kind. Subsequent sins, when truly repented would be forgiven by God. The sinner will be given another chance. After the resurrection, Christ greeted the apostles with "Peace!" He really meant forgiveness and offer reconciliation. Christian peace therefore is salvific. It seeks not only to reconcile man to God, but also to offer eternal life. Christian Peace is an invitation to life everlasting. Christian Peace is being in heaven with God!
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