Why is the birth of Christ significant for peace?

The significance of Christ's birth in establishing peace cannot be overstated. At the moment of His nativity, the angels proclaimed that peace was on earth, highlighting the arrival of the Savior who would bear the sins of His people (Luke 2:14). The fullness of peace is found in Christ's identity and work, which includes propitiating God's wrath and restoring relationship with Him. As He reconciles us to God, we are equipped to experience peace in our hearts and impart it to others. Consequently, His birth is the catalyst for a new covenant of peace that invites all people into fellowship with God.