As Christians, we know that the death of Jesus Christ was the beginning of our salvation, but what some of us do not know is why He had to die. In today’s blog, we will explore the purpose behind His sacrificial act.
Our journey begins with acknowledging the fallen state of humanity. In Romans 3:23, the Bible teaches us that every person has sinned, thus separating themselves from God’s perfect and holy nature. The consequence of sin is eternal separation from God, as our transgressions create a barrier between us and the divine. Despite this separation and our sinful nature, God’s love for us remains steadfast and unconditional. Out of His immense love and mercy, He devised a plan to reconcile humanity to Himself once again (John 3:16). This plan involved the sacrificial death of His Son, Jesus Christ, as the ultimate expression of His divine love for humanity.
In His death, Jesus acted as our substitute, taking upon Himself the punishment that we deserved. As the apostle Paul eloquently states, “For our sake, he made him to be sin who knew no sin so that in him we might become the righteousness of God” (2 Corinthians 5:21). By dying in our place, Jesus exchanged our sinfulness for His righteousness, granting us access to God’s presence and eternal life. 1 Peter 2:24 says that “He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds, you have been healed.” Jesus’ death on the cross served as the perfect atoning sacrifice for the sins of humanity. He took upon Himself the punishment we deserved, offering us forgiveness and reconciliation with God. Through His sacrifice, Jesus paved the way for us to be freed from the power and consequences of sin, enabling us to live righteous lives.
Jesus’ death brought about redemption and salvation for all who believe in Him. Ephesians 1:7 tells us that “In him, we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace.” Through His shed blood, we receive forgiveness of sins and are reconciled with God. His sacrificial act offers us the opportunity to experience a renewed relationship with our Creator, to be adopted into His family, and to receive the gift of eternal life.
Jesus’ death exemplifies the greatest act of selflessness and love (John 15:13). He willingly laid down His life for us, demonstrating the depth of God’s love and His desire for our salvation. His sacrifice becomes a model for us to imitate, inspiring us to love sacrificially and serve others with selflessness and compassion.
The question of why Jesus died for us encompasses the profound mystery of God’s love, mercy, and plan of redemption. Jesus’ death was necessary to address the consequences of sin, to demonstrate God’s love and mercy, to provide atonement, and to offer redemption and salvation to all who believe in Him.
Till next time,
Reflect on the immense sacrifice of Jesus, embrace His love, follow His example, and share the good news of His death and resurrection with a world in need of hope and salvation.