I've asked myself this question before I've asked myself this question before. ANSWER I realized: Because if Jesus did not, then we would not even know we are forgiven. If Jesus did not rise from the dead, we would not know we too will rise. If Jesus did not ascend to heaven, we would not know there really is heaven. If God did not give us his own Holy Spirit thru Jesus, we would not even understa
nd everything that I just said. Then we would still be living MEANINGLESS LIVES. GOD HAD TO KISS US ON EARTH BY THE CROSS OF CHRIST. "For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors." (1 Peter 1:18) Your assignment is to read, and read, and meditate on the words of Jesus so you may know the fringe benefits of being redeemed by his suffering. HEALING is a big part of the package in case you miss that part. It says "by his wounds we are healed." Some translations says "by his stripes we are healed." Pastor Amon.(Uganda)
