JESUS OF THE BIBLE, A PRINCE OF PEACE . (In memory of Akbar Sidi)

I will now present my side of the case, as an explanation from the Christian standpoint. Psalm 29:11 says that “The LORD gives strength to his people; The LORD blesses His people with peace. ” Good so far. However, there are many bible verses that supposedly claim that Jesus Christ was not a “Prince of Peace”. However, one question arises before Jesus’ trial. What is peace? Merriam Webster gives us this definition: Full Definition of peace 1: a state of tranquillity or quiet: a a: freedom from civil disturbance b: a state of security or order within a community provided for by law or custom <a breach of thepeace> Notice what all these definitions have in common. All three of them are comparing, “A state of tranquility, a freedom from, a state of security”. What does this tell us? Maybe people believe to see peace as a bird in a tree, singing its tiny heart out in the beauty of nature on a sunny and clear-skies day. This image isn’t even remotely close to peace. Why? Peace obviously has a factor of comparison, and if everything is happy and delightful, we have nothing chaotic to compare it to. A better representation of peace would be a hurricane tearing apart a forest, a flood rages below, and that same bird is still singing its heart out. As the unshaken bird is to peace, this bird also represents Jesus. He came to this earth in human flesh, and lived a perfect life for the glory of The LORD. Jesus came in a time that was not peaceful whatsoever, when the greatest world power ever to exist, the Roman Empire, was in control. Jesus went against the norm, and pursued being a servant, a messenger, and a messiah. A common misconception with Jesus' teachings and words was one that seems to completely go against the idea of Jesus being a "Prince of Peace". Matthew 10:34 says this: "Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. " This verse seems to be contradictory to the popular Christian idea that Jesus is THE "Prince of Peace". However, this verse is made apparent to not claim that Jesus wasn't peaceful after further examination. When Jesus says "I come to bring a sword" doesn't mean an ACTUAL sword. No, Jesus came to bring division. Jesus speaks of the division that will come between families due to belief in God and lack of belief in God. Jesus hasn't come to lolly-gag and play around. Jesus came to completely change lives and minds, and to bring change. This also explains Luke 12:51. More evidence that Jesus did not come to slay everyone with his awesome flaming sword of holy and infinite power, is in Matthew 26:51: "With that, one of Jesus' companions reached for his sword, drew it out and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear. " Jesus then performs yet another miracle, and places the ear right back on the soilder's head. (Matthew 26:52) "Put your sword back in its place," Jesus said to him, "for all who draw the sword will die by the sword. " That last statement by Jesus can be confusing. If you draw your sword, you will die by it? Here, Jesus is just restating the Golden Rule in a different way. Treat others as you would have them treat you. Rebuttals to Con's arguments will be made in round three, as stated in the specifications for the debate. I look forward to your response.