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#84 Why did Jesus have to die? What did it achieve?
Sep 23, 2021
Exploring the significance of Jesus' death and its role in God's plan, addressing listener questions on sin and injustice. Highlighting Christianity's transformative power and the church's role in advocating for social issues.
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- Jesus' death was not just for individual salvation, but to establish God's kingdom on earth and open up a new way of being human.
- Christianity is not solely about going to heaven, but actively working towards justice, peace, and reconciliation in the world based on God's vision.
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The Purpose of Jesus' Death
The podcast explores the reasons behind Jesus' death, emphasizing that it was not just for individual salvation, but to establish God's kingdom on earth. Jesus' death was part of the larger scriptural narrative, completing and fulfilling the promises of the Old Testament. It was a cosmic act that defeated the powers of evil and opened up a new way of being human. Through Jesus' death and resurrection, believers are forgiven, renewed, and invited to participate in God's new creation.
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