The Passion 17

Why Did Jesus Have to Die?

The Problem 

We’ve all done things that are wrong, plus we’ve failed to obey God’s laws. It was because of this that we’ve been separated from our Creator. To put it bluntly, separation from God means our death. By ourselves we can do nothing to become united with God. You can blame Adam & Eve if you’d like, but they didn’t commit YOUR sins.

Why Jesus is the Remedy to our Problem

                  He’s the remedy because He wasn’t only a man; He was also God’s unique Son. Because Jesus never disobeyed His Father, He alone was and is the only one who can bridge the gap between a sinless God & His sinful creation.

The Solution

                  It was Jesus who freely & willingly offered up His own life for us. It’s the GREAT EXCHANGE! Jesus took our place on a cross that was meant for each of us. He took all of our wrongdoing on Himself, thus saving us from the dreaded consequences of our own sin. Therefore, He took on all of God’s judgment, dying in our place.

The Results

                  Jesus took our past, present & future sins upon Himself so that we could have a new life, totally cleansed of sin. Because we are totally forgiven we’ve been reconciled to God. Furthermore, Jesus’ resurrection from the dead is living proof that His substitutionary sacrifice on the cross was completely acceptable to God. His resurrection has become a source of new life for all who would believe that Jesus is the Son of God. To conclude, all who believe in Him will have a second chance at life as God intended all along. Sins forgiven, never to be thrown back in our face ever again. That is a result we can all live with.

                  Until next time, walk with the King & be a blessing.

In His Name & for His Glory,

RL Keller

Bread of Life Ministries

Source: The Life Application Study Bible