The Necessity of the Crucifixion

Isaiah 53:4-6
.                         All mankind has sinned against God – Romans 5:12, Isaiah 59:2
.                         Because God is just, He must punish all sin – Psalm 89:14, Romans 6:23, Leviticus 17:11

Three Elements of Christ’s Suffering
1.  The Source of Christ’s Suffering – Vs. 4-5a
.             Matthew 8:17, Job 4:7
2.  The Result of Christ’s Suffering – Vs. 5
.             Romans 5:1, 1 Peter 2:24, 2 Corinthians 5:21
3.  The Volitional Nature of Christ’s Suffering – Vs. 6
.             Romans 3:23, John 10:17-18