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Jesus · LAST REVIEWED September 7, 2026

Why Did Jesus Die?

SHORT ANSWER

The New Testament describes the cross in several complementary ways: Christ dies for sins, bears sin, reconciles people to God, defeats hostile powers, demonstrates God’s love, and gives Himself as a ransom.

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Different passages emphasize different aspects of the cross. A responsible doctrine should not erase one biblical image to make another the only one.

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