Why did Jesus have to die? Was it simply to pay a penalty? To satisfy divine justice? Or is there a deeper, more transformative reason behind the cross? In this thought provoking episode of Designed 4 More, we take a deep dive into one of Christianity’s most essential—and often misunderstood—questions: the necessity and meaning of Christ’s sacrifice.
Too often, the conversation ends at surface-level theology or a transactional view of salvation. But this week, we go further. We explore the character of God, the problem of sin, and the cosmic implications of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. We unpack what Scripture really says about atonement, examine what early Christians believed, and challenge long-held assumptions.
You’ll hear biblically grounded insights, psychological frameworks for understanding guilt and healing, and a new perspective on why Jesus’ sacrifice was about restoration—not appeasement.Whether you’ve wrestled with fear-based views of God, or simply want to understand how love, law, freedom, and justice meet at the cross—this episode is for you.
💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- The biblical meaning of “atonement” and how it differs from modern legal models
- Why Jesus didn’t die to appease an angry God—but to reveal a healing God
- How sin damages trust and relationships—and how the cross restores them
- How to move from fear-based religion to a relationship built on truth and trust
- What makes truly understanding of the cross unique
- The impact of a loving view of the cross on mental and emotional health
- Real-life examples of how understanding Christ’s sacrifice brings freedom and clarity
🔥 This episode is for you if:
- You’ve questioned traditional teachings on why Jesus had to die
- You struggle with guilt or feel unworthy of God’s love
- You want a clear, logical, and grace-filled understanding of the gospel
- You’re exploring Christianity for the first time or deconstructing old beliefs
- You want to introduce others to a non-fear-based view of salvation
📬 Got a question for our next Q&A? Email us at: questions@designed4more.net
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