What the Bible Says About God
The Cross Isn’t Just a Symbol—It’s the Only Way Justice and Grace Could Meet.
Why did Jesus have to die? Couldn’t God just forgive?
This question lies at the heart of the gospel—and the answer reveals the perfection of both God's justice and His grace.
God Is Just—Sin Must Be Judged
- “Shall not the Judge of all the earth deal justly?” — Genesis 18:25
- “The wages of sin is death…” — Romans 6:23
God is not like people who bend the rules. His justice is perfect.
That means every sin must be judged—no exception, no overlooking.
God Is Gracious—He Desires to Save
- “The Lord is gracious and compassionate…” — Psalm 145:8
- “…not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance.” — 2 Peter 3:9
God desires a relationship, not condemnation. But He can’t compromise His own righteousness to save us.
The Divine Dilemma
How can a just God forgive sinners without violating His justice?
How can a loving God save without ignoring guilt?
Only one solution preserves both justice and grace: substitution.
The Cross: Where Justice and Grace Collide
- Jesus bore the penalty for our sins (Isaiah 53:5–6)
- He satisfied God’s justice fully (Romans 3:25–26)
- He offers salvation freely to all who believe (John 3:16)
The cross wasn’t a tragedy—it was a transaction. Justice was paid. Grace was extended.
Why It Had to Be Jesus
- He was sinless (2 Corinthians 5:21)
- He was fully God and fully man (John 1:14)
- Only He could mediate between a holy God and fallen humanity (1 Timothy 2:5)
No one else could do it. No other death could count. That’s why the cross was necessary.
Your Response
Salvation isn’t earned—it’s received by faith alone in Christ alone.
The cross demands a response. Will you trust the only One who took your place?
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