Why did Christ die, according to Paul in 2 Corinthians 5:15?
He died for all so that those who live should no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died and rose again on their behalf. Jesus took our place on the cross so that we could take His place in the world — He died for us so that we could live for Him.
Also asked: How did Christ's death on the cross change the way we should live according to Paul in 2 Corinthians 5:15? · What was the purpose of Christ's death according to Paul's writings in 2 Corinthians 5:15? · What does it mean that Christ died for all of us according to Paul's New Testament writings in 2 Corinthians 5:15?
Source: The Basics The Basics, Unit 2, Lesson 2-3 — The Commission–Evangelism
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