Why did Jesus Christ endure persecution and death on the cross for us?
The punishment for sin is death, and every person on earth has a sin nature, this sin separates us from God and makes us disobey HIM.
Jesus endured and died on the cross to wash us all clean from our sins, so that through the blood of Jesus Christ we are washed clean from our sins and reunited with God the Father.
Here is what Dennis Prince says in his resource...Awakening...
"In brief, salvation is like this...
God LOVES us and wants the best for us. He created us - we are His children. But there is a problem. We are sinful. God, who is holy and just, must punish us for our sins. That punishment is banishment - from Himself and from heaven - forever. But because of His LOVE, God forged a plan to rescue us. He asked His Son, Jesus, to take the punishment for us, by dying on a cross.
This is "salvation", and receiving it is the most wonderful thing that can happen to anyone, EVER."
So...God LOVES us SOOOOOOO much, He sent HIS Son Jesus Christ to take our place, and take the punishment for our sin.
Why? Why did God send HIS son to take our place? Simply because HE LOVES YOU AND I. God provided away, when there was no other way because HE LOVES YOU xoxox
LOVE, it's ALL about LOVE. It is ALL about LOVE, LOVE, LOVE xoxox
So to me, Good Friday represents Gods Love for me and for all mankind xoxox
So at the end of the day, please remember..God sent Jesus to die for YOU because He LOVES YOU xo
I just wanted to add, if anyone wanted any more information about God, Salvation and Christianity, please don't hesitate to contact me on dimirech@gmail.com
I will do what I can to help you out (if I don't reply to your email promptly, it will usually be due to no coverage in the area) xoxoxox
Take Care,
Love Dimi
