Why Did Jesus Have to Die? And 20 Other Questions About Jesus’s Death and Resurrection takes some of the most important questions we can ask about Jesus and answers them in a clear, accessible, and biblically grounded way.
As Christians, we can become so familiar with the words crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension that we sometimes forget to stop and consider the incredible truths behind them. Why was Jesus’ death necessary? What happened when He rose from the grave? What is His resurrected body like? If Jesus paid the penalty for sin, why isn’t everyone saved? Where is Jesus now? These are significant questions, and this book encourages us to dig deeper rather than settle for answers we may have heard without fully understanding.
I especially appreciated the Q&A format. Dividing the book into sections on Jesus’ death, resurrection, and ascension makes it easy to follow and provides a fuller picture of Christ’s finished work and His present reign. The answers are understandable without treating these profound theological truths as simplistic.
One of the greatest strengths of this book is that it does more than provide information. Understanding why Jesus had to die should deepen our gratitude for the cross. Understanding His resurrection strengthens our hope. And understanding His ascension reminds us that Jesus is alive and reigning today.
The additional resources, including Scriptures about Christ’s substitution and an explanation of the gospel, also make this a helpful book to return to when questions arise or when you want to better explain these truths to someone else.
Why Did Jesus Have to Die? is a valuable resource for both newer believers with questions about the foundations of Christianity and longtime Christians who want to deepen their understanding of the gospel. It left me with a renewed appreciation for the glorious truth at the heart of our faith: Jesus died, Jesus rose, and Jesus reigns!