What role does God's justice play in the cross?

The justice of God plays a critical role in the event of the cross. Through Christ’s death, God's requirement for justice - that sin must be punished - is upheld, as Christ bore the sins of His people. This is exemplified in Romans 3:26, where God's righteousness is demonstrated through the death of Christ. The cross illustrates that God's justice and mercy are not in conflict, but rather, they meet perfectly at the cross, ensuring that God remains just while also being the justifier of those who believe.