Didn't you ask this in Bible study? Anyway... I think that the reason for Jesus' death is threefold; 1. to satisfy the wrath of God (Romans 5:8-10, 1Thess. 5:9)2. to bring us into a right relationship with the Father through the Son (John 14:6, John 12:24-27, 31-32). 3. because of the promise he made to Abraham (Genesis 12:2-3) - it's fulfillment required Jesus' death so that all could come to God through faith in Jesus. And the Law itself required it as well(Hebrews 9:11-28, 11:8-19). Hope that isn't too long of an answer. I actually thought of more reasons - but three is good!
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Didn't you ask this in Bible study? Anyway... I think that the reason for Jesus' death is threefold; 1. to satisfy the wrath of God (Romans 5:8-10, 1Thess. 5:9)2. to bring us into a right relationship with the Father through the Son (John 14:6, John 12:24-27, 31-32). 3. because of the promise he made to Abraham (Genesis 12:2-3) - it's fulfillment required Jesus' death so that all could come to God through faith in Jesus. And the Law itself required it as well(Hebrews 9:11-28, 11:8-19). Hope that isn't too long of an answer. I actually thought of more reasons - but three is good!
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