Explaining the Cross: Why did Jesus have to die?

by Jason Kerrigan

Overview

Why did Jesus have to die? Millions of people believe that Jesus died so that God could forgive them, but why? Why would God need an innocent man to die to forgive us? Isn't it an injustice for God to punish an innocent man for the crimes of another? Why couldn't he simply forgive us without Jesus dying, just as we forgive one another without exacting some form of punishment? How does this all make sense? This book takes a fresh look at the information.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798330452835
Publisher:	Jason Wayne Kerrigan
Publication date:	09/28/2024
Pages:	50
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.25(d)

Table of Contents

1. COURTROOM INJUSTICE......................................................... 1
2. THE UNAWARE DISCIPLES........................................................ 7
3. CULTURAL BACKDROP........................................................... 13
4. POTENTIAL................................................................................. 19
5. JESUS, A MAN.............................................................................. 25
6. SUBSTITUTIONARY ATONEMENT........................................ 31
7. HIS BLOOD................................................................................... 37
8. FIRSTBORN AMONG MANY.................................................... 43
9. BALANCE..................................................................................... 49
10. PATIENCE IN SUFFERING...................................................... 57
11. JUDGMENT................................................................................ 65
12. BIBLICAL FAITH...................................................................... 71

APPENDIXES

1. COMMUNION EXPLAINED..................................................... 81
2. PROOF OFTHE CRUCIFIXION.............................................. 87
3. "MADE A CURSE"...................................................................... 95
4. ABRAHAM AND ISAAC.......................................................... 103
5. "WHY HAST THOU FORSAKEN ME"................................. 111

Editorial Reviews

Amazon review quotes:

"At first I was a little bit sure where the author was going, but then it made it all clear."

"This book was actually an excellent read, and really brought out some deep thoughts about the Cross and its purpose."

"I'm so happy and grateful to have something my kids can read and understand."

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