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Why did Jesus choose not to come down from the cross?

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Jesus did not come down from the cross out of obedience to His Father's will and His love for humanity, fulfilling the plan of salvation.

Jesus' refusal to come down from the cross is deeply rooted in His commitment to fulfill the divine will of His Father and demonstrate His love for sinners. As the sermon outlines, His resolve was driven by a profound sense of obedience; He had set His face like flint to accomplish the task set before Him (Isaiah 50:7). Coming down from the cross would have meant abandoning the very mission for which He came: to seek and save the lost and to bear the sin of many. Additionally, His action of remaining was not merely passive; it was an active expression of love and purpose, highlighting that true love often endures hardship for the sake of others' well-being. By not coming down, He secured our hope and established the only way for humanity to be reconciled with God, emphasizing God’s glory in salvation.
Scripture References: Isaiah 50:7, John 6:38, Hebrews 12:2

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