Romans 3:25 “God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood.” (NIV)
The False (Why’s):
1) Jesus did not die by accident!
John 10:17-18
Nobody took Jesus’ life from Him, He gave it up voluntarily!
2) Jesus did not die as a martyr!
Acts 2:23
Question: Why did Jesus have to die?
The Five Explanations of (The Why):
1) The Ransom (Why).
Jesus came to earth to exchange Himself for us as a hostage.
Mark 10:45 John 8:34-36 Ephesians 1:7
2) The Moral Influence (Why).
Influences of the Cross:
Luke 23:42-43—the Thief on the Cross.
Luke 23:47 – the Centurion.
Caution:
The Cross is only a partial example of His.
God has shown His love in many others ways too!
3) The Victory (Why).
Hebrews 2:14-15
The whole book of Revelation teaches one thing—God Wins!
Colossians 1:13-14 Colossians 2:13-15 Revelation 17:14
4) The Relationship (Why).
2 Corinthians 5:17
We were separated from God but it was Jesus who brought us together!
Question: What is the caution here? It is incomplete!
5) The Substitution (Why). Vs. 25
Hebrews 9:27-28
Jesus was condemned so you can stop condemning yourself!
2 Corinthians 5:21 Galatians 3:13
Our Response to the (Why):
We should HATE SIN!
We should Love Christ!
We should make the Message of Jesus known to All!
Love leaves no choice at all!
