What was the purpose of Jesus coming to Earth and dying?

[Marston]

Thanks in advance!

 

[Still Learning]

What was the purpose of Jesus coming to Earth and dying?​

Scripture is clear, Jesus came to destroy sin (the works of the devil) in our lives so that we could live in perfect union and fellowship with God.

And you know that He was manifested to take away our sins, and in Him there is no sin. Whoever abides in Him does not sin. Whoever sins has neither seen Him nor known Him. Little children, let no one deceive you. He who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous. He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has sinned from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might DESTROY the works of the devil. Whoever has been born of God does not sin, for His seed remains in him; and he cannot sin, because he has been born of God. (1 John 3:5-9)​

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You must be perfect as your Father in heaven is perfect. (Matthew 5:48)​

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We become perfect and free from sin through faith in Christ's one time sacrifice where He died to set us free from our sin.

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By his one sacrifice he has forever set free from sin the people he brings to God. (Hebrews 10:14)​

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God saved you by his grace WHEN YOU BELIEVED. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. (Ephesians 2:8-90​

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[Christ4Ever]

Thanks in advance!

Dear Marston,
Here are some verses that will help.

For God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, no longer counting people's sins against them. And he gave us this wonderful message of reconciliation. So we are Christ's ambassadors; God is making his appeal through us. We speak for Christ when we plead, "Come back to God!" For God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin, so that we could be made right with God through Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:19-21 NLT

With the Love of Christ Jesus.
YBIC
Nick
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[Dylan569]

From my old KJV Bible notes, which keep the same truths in the NRSVue

“Now my soul is troubled. And what should I say: ‘Father, save me from this hour’? No, it is for this reason that I have come to this hour...Now is the judgment of this world; now the ruler of this world will be driven out. And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.' He said this to indicate the kind of death he was to die." (Joh 12:27, 31-33 NRSVue)
along with
"...this man, handed over to you according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by the hands of those outside the law." (Act 2:23 NRSVue)

"She will bear a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” (Mat 1:21 NRSVue)

"The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance: that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the foremost." (1Ti 1:15 NRSVue)

“Take care that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I tell you, in heaven their angels continually see the face of my Father in heaven." (Mat 18:10 NRSVue) Marg: Other ancient authorities add verse 11, For the Son of Man came to save the lost

"...just as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve and to give his life a ransom for many.” (Mat 20:28 NRSVue)

"Go and learn what this means, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous but sinners.” (Mat 9:13 NRSVue)

 

[KingJ]

What was the purpose of Jesus coming to Earth​

Thanks in advance!

Jesus spent a while on earth before dying, chiefly to preach to sinners:

Luke 5:32 I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

and dying?​

Rom 5:10 For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.

Heb 10:14 For by one sacrifice, he has made perfect forever those who are being made holy.

 

[KingJ]

"Go and learn what this means, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous but sinners.” (Mat 9:13 NRSVue)

As a 5-point Calvinist, why are you quoting this line? Surely you believe He would never ''call the sinners''.