What does the Bible say about the significance of Jesus' death?
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The Bible emphasizes the substitutionary death of Jesus as essential for the atonement of sins, underpinning the gospel message.
The Bible consistently highlights the significance of Jesus' death throughout its narrative as the central event for humanity's salvation. J.C. Ryle notes that we transition from seeing Jesus as a prophet to recognizing Him as our great high priest as He approaches this pivotal moment of His sacrifice. It is through His death that God can be just while justifying the ungodly. The details of Christ's death are so crucial that all four gospel writers meticulously recount them. Without the shedding of His blood, there is no remission of sins, emphasizing that this act is foundational to the gospel and the whole of scripture. It clearly demonstrates that God's love and justice intersect at the cross.
Scripture References:
Matthew 26:1-2, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Hebrews 9:22
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