Jesus Dying For Us

[Sidon]

Jesus is supposed to have died “for” us:
1. How does that work? I mean, aside from pushing someone out of the way of an oncoming car, I can’t die “for” someone – my death accomplishes nothing for anyone else. So what is different about Jesus death?
2. If a God can “save” whom he wants, why does he need this method in particular? Couldn’t he have chosen something less traumatic?
3. What verses have a bearing on this?

 

[laughing marmot]

Why did Jesus have to die?

 

[fatima_bintu_islam]

If God is died, then who is ruling the universe?

 

[Katzpur]

How does that work? I mean, aside from pushing someone out of the way of an oncoming car, I can’t die “for” someone – my death accomplishes nothing for anyone else. So what is different about Jesus death?

I believed that Jesus Christ took upon himself the guilt for the sins we have committed, and assumed the punishment that would otherwise fall upon us. It wasn't just His death which accomplished that, though. His suffering culimated in death, but I believe the actual transfer of innocence for guilt took place in Gethsemane.

If a God can “save” whom he wants, why does he need this method in particular? Couldn’t he have chosen something less traumatic?

The method by which Christ died wasn't as significant as the fact that He was willing to make it possible for us to be reconciled to God. Only a person who was completely free from sin (i.e. infinitely good) would have been capable of assuming the sins of mankind and still be perfect. And who says God has already decided who He's going to save anyway?

 

[Katzpur]

If God is died, then who is ruling the universe?

God isn't dead and never was. The Son of God died and was resurrected. That's a good question for trinitarian Christians, actually, but not for those of us who don't believe in a three-in-one God.

 

[fatima_bintu_islam]

You mean that in your faith, God, Jesus and Holy spirit are three different persons?
If yes, than what is the name of your faith?

 

[Katzpur]

You mean that in your faith, God, Jesus and Holy spirit are three different persons?

Yes, they are three distinct beings whose unity or "oneness" is in will and purpose.

If yes, than what is the name of your faith?

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It's Christian, but pretty different from the mainstream Christian churches today.