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Why'd Jesus Have to Die?

It shouldn't be complicated, really. Jesus died because He loved us, right? But those of us who love someone know that living out our love can get pretty complicated.  From very early after Jesus' death and resurrection, the perspectives on why Jesus had to die have evolved--all grounded in Biblical truth, but illuminating different parts of God's love for us, and drawing people of differing theological points-of-view, too.  For the final 3 weeks of Lent, Kaw Prairie will get theological in a big-picture, cross-shaped way: Why is it that Jesus had to die? And of course, how then should we live?

  • Mar 14: To conquer death - Ransom Theory
  • March 21: To conquer sin – Satisfaction Theory
  • March 28: To conquer isolation – Transformation Theory