Why is the Crucifixion of Jesus considered a sacrifice?

Sacrifice and the Death of Christ. When Christians think about sacrifice, they commonly make two assumptions. One is that sacrifice is essentially a way of dealing with the problem of sin. The other is that it deals with sin by causing God to stop being angry with us. read more

If you read the Book of Revelation, There is a verse which says, Lamb of god which was slain before the World Began. Does this mean There was simulation by God to see how things work out and then went into creation. read more

To call Jesus' Sacrifice a "three day dirt nap," gravely dishonors Him, yet the questioner knows they need not fear a "fatwa" or retaliation from Christianity, which is as it should be. Still, I notice they don’t ask similar questions about Muhammad of hard-line Muslims, to give evidence of their intellectual sincerity. read more

The crucifixion of Jesus occurred in 1st-century Judea, most likely between AD 30 and 33. Jesus' crucifixion is described in the four canonical gospels, referred to in the New Testament epistles, attested to by other ancient sources, and is established as a historical event confirmed by non-Christian sources, although there is no consensus among historians on the exact details. read more