2006-11-08 03:07:48 · 13 answers · asked by maddogs 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I never thought of that before. Hey, yesterday I stubbed my toe, and I saved half of Cleveland.
2006-11-08 03:11:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If Jesus' death were simply a tragic event that ended the life of an ordinary man, then you would be right—it wouldn't make much difference to us today.
But what if Jesus was more than a mere man? What if He was actually who the Bible says He is—the divine Son of God, sent from heaven to save us from our sins? What if His death wasn't simply a tragic accident but part of God's eternal plan to make possible our salvation? I think you'd agree that that would make all the difference.
And that is exactly what happened when Jesus died on the cross. Yes, from a human point of view Jesus' death was simply another tragedy—but from God's point of view it accomplished far more than we could ever imagine. The Bible puts it this way: "This man was handed over to you by God's set purpose and foreknowledge" (Acts 2:23). In God's plan, by His death on the cross Jesus became the full and final sacrifice for our sins.
Just as the men who signed our nation's Declaration of Independence over 200 years ago accomplished something that is still with us, so—in a far greater way—what Jesus did on the cross 2,000 years ago is still with us. Why did He die? He died because God loves us and He wants us to spend eternity with Him in heaven. Don't turn away from Him, but by faith ask Christ to come into your life today—and He will.
2006-11-08 12:45:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to understand the whole Bible. The Law demanded a sacrifice for sin. Jesus became the Lamb of God to be slain for those sins just as the lambs offered and a sin offering by Aaron for the sins of the people.. Jim
2006-11-08 11:16:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He didn't.
He was killed because he caused an uprising under roman law.
There was no trial because romans would not give him one because of his low station in life and he wasn't a roman citizen.
Anyone who would or could be sentanced to crusifixion would not have been entitled to a trial under roman law.
Jesus might have been trying to preach reforms in judism because he didn't like how things were done, but he violated roman law (which was basically twofold concerning the jewish peopel as they didn't enforce the requirement to hold the roman magistrate on a level with god they couldn't, 1- they had to pay tribute to the empire and 2- they had to have NO BREACH OF THE PEACE).
Jesus didn't intend to die or figure he would, no one sentanced to death today does either. No law breaker thinks they will be caught until they are.
2006-11-08 11:16:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Jesus did not plan it!
You are probably confusing Jesus with God, they are two separate entities.
Jesus was a messenger of God on earth, coming with a great message of peace and mercy for every one.
He was a great symbol of faith, peace, love and all that is good for mankind.
All Muslims have known that for centuries.
2006-11-08 11:31:42 · answer #5 · answered by Yasso Prince of Egypt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is through the shedding of blood that sins are forgiven. In the Old Testament they had to sacrifice animals as burnt and sin offerings- there were 5 different offerings they made every single day- God sent Jesus Christ as the ONE offering for sin of man- it was through the Blood of Jesus Christ that we are now forgiven, when we put our faith in Him and seek his forgiveness- repenting of sin.
Hebrews 9:22
Indeed, under the law almost everything is purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins.
2006-11-08 11:15:26 · answer #6 · answered by Mandolyn Monkey Munch 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i dont think he planned it. i think he just knew that his demise would produce millions of followers from years to come (martyrdom) i think they call it.
the main point of his existence was standing up for his beliefs helping others and not retaliating in violent ways. which was unheard of in such bloodthirsty times.
a trendsetter you might say. but as all past peaceful political leaders, he payed the ultimate price.
i am not religious either, but i believe he existed.
2006-11-08 11:15:11 · answer #7 · answered by russ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everytime someone suggests the Creator of all that is had to die on a cross in such a humiliating manner...I get goosebumps. :(
2006-11-08 11:11:42 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He was doing His Father's will and He is helping even to this day, keeping people from going to hell that believe in Him.
2006-11-08 11:13:21 · answer #9 · answered by Texas T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The wages of sin is death...
Since all have sinned, all must die...
But, the gift of God is everlasting life...
In order to purchase this gift for us, God had to pay the wages of sin...
It really isn't that complicated at all.
2006-11-08 11:24:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋