Jesus’ violent death was necessary because it fulfilled both the justice and mercy of God. Sin is a serious offense against a holy God, and it demands judgment. The cross reveals the full weight of sin’s penalty and the full measure of God’s love.
Isaiah 53:5 says:
“But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.”
The brutality of Jesus’ death showed how deeply sin offends God. A holy and just God cannot overlook sin, He must punish it. But instead of punishing us, God laid our iniquity on His Son.
2 Corinthians 5:21 explains:
“For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.”
Jesus’ death was also violent because it fulfilled the Old Testament prophecies and sacrificial system. The blood of animals could not remove sin, but they pointed forward to the Lamb of God who would take away the sin of the world (John 1:29).
Hebrews 9:22 declares:
“Without shedding of blood there is no remission.”
The cross was not accidental, it was the plan of God from the beginning. Acts 2:23 states:
“Him, being delivered by the determined purpose and foreknowledge of God, you have taken by lawless hands, have crucified, and put to death.”
The violent death of Jesus satisfied the wrath of God, purchased our redemption, and demonstrated the depth of God’s love. Romans 5:8 says:
“But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
Jesus endured the violence so we could have peace. His suffering brings salvation to all who believe.
