Why Did Jesus Christ Have to Die?

All four gospel accounts tell the story of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. All of the New Testament writers point out the fact that Jesus died in order to pay the penalty for the sins of mankind and provide the opportunity for reconciliation to God the Father.

Ray Cowan served as an elder from 1981 until his death in 2025. He most recently served the United Church of God congregation in London, Kentucky.