[stfassisi]

But if God is not angry with men, why did Christ have to SUFFER ?

The Jews expected a angry wrathful God of what they thought was strength,but Christ showed humility through suffering is love that is stronger than anger and wrath

So the cross and the suffering were inconsequential , only the resurrection has meaning?

NO! It's all one event to God.You cannot separate them

[RnMomof7]

But if God is not angry with men, why did Christ have to SUFFER ?
The Jews expected a angry wrathful God of what they thought was strength,but Christ showed humility through suffering is love that is stronger than anger and wrath

That is not an answer.. why was it necessary for Jesus to suffer on the cross.. ? Could he have had a heart attack or been hit with a roman carriage and still have died for the sins of men?

What the jews expected was a political savior for Israel. So the fact that they had seen the wrath of God on themselves and on their enemies had nothing to do with Christ..they denied he was God..

So the cross and the suffering were inconsequential , only the resurrection has meaning?
NO! It's all one event to God.You cannot separate them

This answer is at odds with your first answer..

What did the cross accomplish ?