What evidence is there in Scripture for the necessity of Christ's death?

The necessity of Christ's death is underscored throughout the Bible, particularly in the Old Testament sacrificial system which pointed towards the ultimate sacrifice. As stated in Hebrews 9:22, without the shedding of blood, there is no remission of sin. This principle illustrates that sin cannot go unpunished due to God's holiness. Christ's death is thus the fulfillment of this sacrificial system, presented as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world (John 1:29). The prophecies in Isaiah 53 and the Law of Moses further illustrate the requirement of a suffering servant who would bear the sins of many, highlighting the Divine necessity for Christ's atonement.