Why did Christ have to suffer death?

Heidelberg Catechism

Why did Christ have to suffer death?

Gratitude
Question 40
Heidelberg Catechism
Heidelberg Catechism

Heidelberg Catechism

Why did Christ have to suffer death?

Gratitude
Question 40

Question

Why did Christ have to suffer death?

Answer

Because God's justice and truth require it:1 nothing else could pay for our sins except the death of the Son of God.2

Proof References

Q40: Why did Christ have to suffer death? | Heidelberg Catechism | Scripture Spot