Why did Jesus die?
Short answer
Jesus died to take on the consequences of human sin so that anyone who trusts in him can be forgiven and reconciled to God.
Deeper answer
From the outside, the death of Jesus looks like a tragic miscarriage of justice. But the New Testament insists it was the very plan of God — a deliberate act of love.
Sin separates people from God. Jesus, the only one without sin, willingly took the punishment that belonged to us. In his death, mercy and justice meet.
His resurrection is the receipt — proof that the debt was paid and that new life is now possible.
From the Bible
Isaiah 53:5–6
NIV“But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.”
Romans 5:8
NIV“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
1 Peter 2:24
NIV““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.””
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