Why did Jesus have to die?

Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, which narrate the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

This is arguably the most central question in Christian theology. Answer: Yes, the Bible presents Jesus as fully God and fully man, a concept known as the Hypostatic Union.   Biblical Explanation: Fully God: Jesus is called "God with us" (Emmanuel, Matthew 1:23) and the "Word" who "was God" and "became flesh" (John 1:1, 14). The disciple Thomas directly calls Him "My Lord and my...

The return of Christ is a major focus in the New Testament. Answer: The Bible teaches that Jesus will return visibly and physically to earth to judge the living and the dead, establish His eternal Kingdom, and bring about the resurrection of the righteous. Biblical Explanation: Visible Return: The angels told the disciples, "This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will...

Many wonder why a loving God would require such a violent act. Answer: Jesus died as a perfect sacrifice to pay the penalty for human sin, thus reconciling humanity to God.   Biblical Explanation: Sin's Penalty: The Bible states, "the wages of sin is death" (Romans 6:23). All humanity has sinned (Romans 3:23).   The Atonement: Jesus' death was a voluntary act to take on this...

Answer: The Bible teaches that after death, individuals face judgment. The righteous (those who have faith in Christ) will spend eternity in Heaven or the New Heavens and New Earth in God's presence. The unrighteous will face eternal punishment in Hell, described as a place of separation from God. Explanation: Heaven is described as a place of joy, peace, and perfection where there is no...