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Do you believe that Jesus Christ of Nazareth died on a cross

Yes.

and three days later rose from the grave?

I don't know, but if I had to pick yes or no, I lean to yes.

God's Word teaches that Jesus Christ of Nazareth was not killed by the men who screamed for his death, nor by the fallen angels of the supernatural realm. Satan understood the awful reality of Jesus' successful sacrifice when he tempted Him to jump from the pinnacle of the temple in Jerusalem. Satan knew that Jesus is God and that all He had to do was say the word and legions of God's angels would appear to bear Jesus up. Jesus could have done the same thing in the garden when they came to take Him or at any point on the way to the cross. Thankfully for you and I, He drank the entire cup of bitterness.

The Father and the Son agreed on this course of action before the foundation of the world. Jesus was killed for you and I, that we might escape the terrible penalty of our own disobedience and enjoy an eternity with Him in Heaven.

God is holy and righteous, and sin is not permitted in His presence. That is why those who reject the gift of Jesus Christ's salvation cannot be permitted into Heaven. Without the covering provided by the only begotten Son of God, we stand naked and alone in the presence of Almighty God and must plead our case the merits. Jesus Christ of Nazareth will stand in the gap for those who have sought His forgiveness and have accepted Him as their Lord and Savior. Without Jesus, we have only ourselves and our own filthiness to present to God.