What happened to Jesus on the cross?
At the cross Jesus died as our substitute, bearing the judgment for every sin - past, present, and future. All our sins were poured out on Him, He paid the penalty we owed, and by His death and resurrection the barrier of sin between man and God was taken away.
Also asked: What happened to Jesus' body on the cross? · How did Jesus' death on the cross affect our sins? · What did Jesus experience during his crucifixion?
Source: The Basics The Basics, Unit 1, Lesson 1-3 - The Provision-The Cross (pp. 19-30) · Read this lesson in the book →
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