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Because he paid the ransom for the condition of sin and death that Adam sold us into by his rebellion against God.-(Mark 10:45;Romans 5:12)
Why does The Bible use the word ransom when speaking about this? Because God has a law that most of us have heard before. 'Eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth, and like for like.'-(Deuteronomy 19:21)
When Adam sinned, he lost his perfect human life. He had no children yet, so when he did have children, he could only pass on this condition of imperfection. An imperfect man cannot have an perfect child. Being imperfect, Adam's offspring now had no right to eternal life. What would be needed was an equal and offsetting sacrifice that would pay back to God what Adam lost in order to balance the scales of justice according to God's own perfect law of an equal for equal.
Jesus was the equal to Adam, he also being a perfect man as Adam was.-(1 Peter 2:22) But, unlike Adam, Jesus proved faithful to God, even under extreme test, even to death. He being perfect and sinless could have continued to live without ever dying, but he willingly suffered a sacrificial death, then eventually returned to his father in heaven, and presented the value of his life as a perpetual sacrifice.-(Hebrews 10:12)
Also, when Jesus died faithful, he proved that as a perfect man, Adam could have likewise been faithful as well.
Jesus thus fullfilled his role as the "last Adam, and redeemed mankind from the condition caused by Adam. The benefits of that sacrifice can now be applied to all obedient mankind.-(John 3:16)
FURTHER
1 Corinthians 15:22
Adam was the first man (Genesis chapter 2). Adam sinned (Genesis chapter 3). Sin is the cause of death. Romans 5:12-14 All who are born into this world, which began with Adam, are born into sin. Christ came into this earth to give us life...... Romans 5:12-20 Those who believe in Christ are born again; born of the spirit. 1 Corinthians 15:45-58 We say "born again" because we are now alive, just like when a child is born, they begin to their life (1 Peter 2:2). John 3:1-21 .We will not perish (1 Peter 1:23-25). Staying in hell is no life at all. A lifetime of suffering; how can one call that life? Romans 5:6-10 Christ is the Savior because He saved us from hell and gave us hope; not only for the life to come, but for peace, joy, and fulfillment for this life. John 14:16 The claims that Jesus made sounded bizarre, but no more bizarre than everything else about this world. Jesus proved that He was real and made life possible when He rose on the 3rd day, just as He said He would. 1 Corinthians 15:3-8
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Who was Jesus Christ?
Jesus Christ is the Son of God and our savior. Because of Him, death is not the end, and life takes on new meaning.
Is the world ready for a new Savior and a new martyr?
There just can not be a another savior or martyr that can replace Jesus Christ for sure.
What are and were Christian's attitudes towards Jesus?
Christians are and were people who follow Jesus Christ. They regard him as their Savior and Redeemer, the son of God. They love him and worship him, and believe that they are made new and reborn through believing in him.
Why did the four Gospels not describe Jesus as Savior?
On the contrary, the New Testament reveals God as Savior primarily in the Christ event. Jesus is Savior of the outcasts of Israel (Luke 2:11), the nation of Israel (Acts 5:31; 13:23), the church (Eph. 5:23), and the world (John 4:42; 1 John 4:14). The Gospel according to Matthew 1:21 says "Jesus shall save his people from their sins." Jesus' saving role involves giving repentance and forgiveness of sins. Christ will come again as Savior (Phil. 3:20).
Did adem and eve start Christianity?
No they did not. According to the bible Jesus was born many years after Adam and Eve. The basic belief of Christianity is that Jesus is Gods son and our savior from Hell. Adam and Eve new that there's was only one Creator so there really was no religion then. According to the bible Jesus and his apostles started Christianity.
Where does the death of Jesus fit within the bigger picture of the bible story?
Jesus IS the bigger picture of the Bible story. Jesus is the predicted Messiah from the Old Testament and the One spoken about in the New Testament. When you read the complete bible you will realize that Jesus the Christ is the main subject in the bible. He is the Big picture. His death on the cross of Calvary completed God's plan for mankind. Now all mankind has to do is accept Jesus Christ as Savior to be reconciled back to God. If a person does not accept Jesus as Savior they have spit in the face of God and will pay a heavy price for eternity.
How did Jesus come to life again?
God the Father resurrected Jesus from the dead. There is a time coming and many believe it is soon that people that have believed in Jesus Christ and have died that they will be resurrected. Being resurrected means that you will receive a new body that is suitable for heaven and will last an eternity. This first resurrection is for persons who have accepted Jesus Christ as their Savior. There will be another resurrection at the end of Jesus Christ rule and reign on earth (about 1000 years after the first resurrection). This resurrection is for people who never accepted Jesus Christ as their Savior. They too will receive new bodies, but they will be sent to the Lake of Fire to suffer for an eternity. So you can see that it is ultra important to be in the first resurrection. You need to be "Born again" and that is by believing in your heart that Jesus died for your sins on Calvary, was three days in the grave and was resurrected on the third day. This has to be a belief in your heart. God has the power to bring you to life by believing in His Son Jesus Christ.
What is the real name of the Jesus fish?
It's called the Ichthys. sclassical greek for "Fish". most of the new testament was writ in Greek. Ichthys, or Iota Chi Theta Upsilon Sigma is an acrostic for Jesus Christ God's Son (and) Savior in the Greek.
What are the inventions of Christianity?
Jesus Christ's followers were the 'inventors', or rather, 'creators' of Christianity. Jesus, a Jew, said that he was the son of God, and the savior/messiah. His followers then passed on his messages and teachings to others. Some Jewish people did not believe in Jesus' teachings. Therefore, his followers created a new religion, basing it off of Christ, thus, creating Christianity.
Why is Jesus called the 'new Adam'?
Jesus is called the 'new Adam' because he is seen as undoing the consequences of the Fall in the Garden of Eden caused by Adam's sin. Just as Adam's disobedience brought sin and death into the world, Jesus' obedience and sacrifice offer redemption and new life to humanity. Jesus is considered the new prototype of humanity, reversing the effects of sin brought by the first man, Adam.
How did Jesus come to be understood as Christ Lord and Savior in the post Easter period and in the early centuries of the Church?
The Christian answer is that the disciples saw the risen Jesus and believed in him. That Jesus told the apostles he was the messiah (Christ) and commanded them to preach his gospel.Various scholars have studied the early centuries of the Church and have tried to establish what its origins really were. For example, Mack (Who Wrote the New Testament: The Making of the Christian Myth) argues that Jesus was a wandering preacher who was not crucified at all. According to Mack, Jesus built up a following that he calls "the Jesus movement". He believes a breakaway group deified Jesus, creating a new cult that he calls "the Christ cult". The Christ cult began the tradition that Christ was crucified and resurrected, in the manner of many gods of the time. Others believe that the Christ cult preceded the Jesus movement and that Jesus of Nazareth was syncretised into the movement somewhat later.
How many Gospels does the Old Testament have?
The Old Testament does not have any Gospels (Good News) as there was not much in the way of good news such as in the New Testament and the Good News that the world now has a Savior, Jesus Christ.
