Jesus' Role in Salvation and His Suffering in the Garden of Gethsemane

Jesus' role in salvation goes beyond a divine rescue mission; it involves inviting people to live in relationships of love and compassion, thereby participating in the salvation of the world. Jesus, by taking on the fullness of humanity, likely experienced suffering, anxiety, and possibly depression, as evidenced in the Garden of Gethsemane. His prayers and distress reveal his struggle with the impending sacrifice, not because God caused it, but to demonstrate God's radical love and justice. Despite being tempted to avoid the suffering, Jesus remains committed to showcasing God's non-violent love, thus revealing who God is at the most fundamental level.