The Cross

Why did Jesus have to die on the Cross?

God’s Response

He personally carried away our sins in his own body on the cross so we can be dead to sin and live for what is right. You have been healed by his wounds! 1 Peter 2:24

He canceled the record that contained the charges against us. He took it and destroyed it by nailing it to Christ’s cross. Colossians 2:14

Jesus wants a relationship with you, but if your sin is not forgiven, that will separate you from him. Jesus’ death was necessary to take away your guilt. When you believe and accept that Jesus did this for you, then you can begin to have a close relationship with him, which has been his plan since the beginning of time.

God’s Promise

God in all his fullness was pleased to live in Christ, and by him God reconciled everything to himself. He made peace with everything in heaven and on earth by means of his blood on the cross. This includes you who were once so far away from God. Colossians 1:19-21