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The death of Jesus Christ by crucifixion is of central importance to the NT. Through the faithful, obedient death of Christ, God grants sinners forgiveness and eternal life. The Christian sacraments of baptism and the Lord's Supper focus upon the death of Christ.

Jesus Christ's death was foretold

In time and in eternity

Revelation 13:8 See also Isaiah 53:10-12; Zechariah 12:10; John 1:29,36

By Jesus Christ himself

Matthew 16:21 pp Mark 8:31 pp Luke 9:22 See also Matthew 17:22-23; Matthew 26:12 pp John 12:7; John 16:16,28; John 18:4

Jesus Christ willingly planned to give his life

John 10:11 See also John 10:15,17-18; John 13:1; John 15:13; 1 John 3:16

Plots to kill Jesus Christ

Mark 3:6 pp Matthew 12:14 See also Matthew 26:4 pp Mark 14:1; Luke 13:31; Luke 19:47; John 5:18; John 7:25; John 8:37,40

The manner of Jesus Christ's death

Jesus Christ died by crucifixion

Luke 23:33 pp Matthew 27:35 pp Mark 15:24-25

The moment of death

Mark 15:37 pp Matthew 27:50 pp Luke 23:46 pp John 19:30 See also John 19:33

Events accompanying Jesus Christ's death

Matthew 27:45 Darkness descended on the land; Matthew 27:51 The curtain of the temple was split; Matthew 27:52-53 The dead emerged from their tombs.

Jesus Christ's burial

Matthew 27:58-60 pp Mark 15:43-46 pp Luke 23:51-53 pp John 19:38-42

The unique character of Jesus Christ's death

Jesus Christ's body did not decay

Acts 2:31 See also Psalm 16:10; Acts 2:27; Acts 13:36-37

Jesus Christ descended to the dead

Romans 1:4 See also 1 Peter 3:18-22

Jesus Christ was raised bodily from the dead

Luke 24:36-40 See also John 21:12-13; Acts 10:41; Acts 25:19

Death had no power over Jesus Christ

Acts 2:24 See also Romans 6:9-10; Revelation 1:18

Jesus Christ's death was a unique sacrifice

Hebrews 7:27 See also 1 Corinthians 5:7; Ephesians 5:2; Hebrews 9:26,28; Hebrews 10:10,12; 1 John 2:2; John 4:10

Achievements of Jesus Christ's death

Jesus Christ's death establishes the new covenant

Luke 22:20 pp Matthew 26:28 pp Mark 14:24 pp 1 Corinthians 11:25 See also Hebrews 9:15; Hebrews 13:20

Jesus Christ's death is a victory

Colossians 2:14-15 See also Hebrews 2:9,14-15; Revelation 12:11

Jesus Christ's death brings redemption

Revelation 5:9 See also Mark 10:45 pp Matthew 20:28; Acts 20:28; Galatians 3:13; Ephesians 1:7; Titus 2:14; 1 Peter 1:18-19

Jesus Christ's death brings forgiveness and cleansing

1 John 1:7 See also Hebrews 9:14; Revelation 1:5; Revelation 7:14

Jesus Christ's death brings sanctification

Hebrews 13:12 See also Hebrews 10:14; 1 Peter 1:2

Believers identify with Jesus Christ in his death

Romans 6:3-8 See also 2 Corinthians 5:14-15; Galatians 2:20; Colossians 2:11; 2 Timothy 2:11

See also

1352  covenant, the new
2315  Christ as Lamb
2321  Christ as redeemer
2410  cross, the
2560  Christ, resurrection
6020  sin
6510  salvation
6614  atonement
6652  forgiveness
6684  mediator
7317  blood of Christ
7933  Lord's Supper