Why did God sacrifice Jesus by affliction and death on the cross? There are several functions for God’s sacrifice. The functions include:
a) for a sin offering for our iniquities and transgressions (Isaiah 53:10-11; Romans 3:25; Ephesians 2:1; Colossians 2:13; 1 Timothy 1:15,16);
d) to secure in Jesus an earthly inheritance (Isaiah 53:12; Psalm 16:5-6 & 2:8; Matthew 28:19; Colossians 2:15);
e) to provide the ‘way’ to reconcile the world with our Father God (Romans 5:10-11; 2 Corinthians 5:18-19);
f) and to demonstrate his love for mankind (John3:16);
These functions accrue as blessings to all who believe on his name. (John 3:18)
2. THE LOVE OF GOD AS SACRIFICE
