More Reasons Jesus Came to Die

I'll continue, in the spirit of Easter, with reasons Jesus came to die according to John Piper and Scripture.

6) Jesus came to die to show His own love for us.

Ephesians 5:25 "Christ loved the Church and gave Himself up for her."

7) Jesus came to die to cancel the legal demands of the law against us.

Colossians 2:13 "And you, who were dead in your trespasses... God made alive together with Him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands.  This He set aside, nailing it to the cross."

8) Jesus came to die to become a ransom for many.

Mark 10:45 "The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many."

9) Jesus came to die for the forgiveness of our sins.

Matthew 26:28 "This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins."

10) Jesus came to die to provide the basis for our justification.

Romans 5:9 "We have now been justified by His blood."

Here are more reasons why Jesus came to die.  Think about how Jesus was obedient and loving enough to come and die for you, even when He knew what the plan was.  Jesus could have ran.  He didn't because He loves you.

Feel alive because of the blood of Christ today.