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What does the Bible say about the necessity of Jesus' death?

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The necessity of Jesus' death is highlighted in John 12, where He explains that unless a grain of wheat dies, it remains alone, emphasizing that His death brings forth eternal life.

In John 12, Jesus teaches us the profound necessity of His death through the analogy of a grain of wheat. He states, 'Unless a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone; but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit' (John 12:24). This analogy conveys that without His sacrificial death, there can be no spiritual life for humanity. Christ’s death was not just a historical event; it was an essential sacrificial act designed to satisfy the justice of God and secure salvation for His elect. His death is portrayed as crucial for the gathering of His church, signifying that everlasting life comes only through the sacrifice of the Son of God, as He died to atone for the sins of His people.
Scripture References: John 12:24, Acts 2:23, Romans 6:23, Isaiah 53:5-6

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What Must Be
Todd Nibert · Jan 17, 2010
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