How do we know Jesus' death was necessary for our salvation?
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Jesus' death was necessary to both fulfill God's justice and provide justification for sinners.
The necessity of Jesus' death lies in God's divine justice and holiness, which require a penalty for sin. Romans 3:26 explains that God is both just and the justifier of those who have faith in Jesus. His sacrificial death satisfies the righteous demands of God's law, allowing for our justification. Through Christ's obedience unto death, we see the perfect fulfillment of God’s plan for salvation, affirming that it was essential for reconciliation between God and humanity.
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