The Meaning of Christ's Death

The death of Christ is one of the essential pillars of the Christian faith. Our focus in this message is Christ's death. But, why death? Why does everyone die? Why do loved ones die? How is this related to Christ's death? What is the significance of the death of Christ on the Cross? Why would the most loving, wise and holy man have to die? In this section, John, an eyewitness, documents what happened when Jesus died on the cross. What does His death tell us about ourselves? How should we respond? The Apostles Creed sets it in context, "I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord who was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried…"