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Death, it seems, is always tragic. It mars everything in our world. Yet for Christians, the death of Jesus is remembered not as a disaster, nor as a tragic waste, but as the central event of their faith indeed, as the central event in all history. Why? Why do Christians believe that the death of the founder of their faith is an event to be remembered, celebrated and proclaimed?

In this set of foundational studies, Matthew Jensen leads us on a compelling step-by-step tour of the Bible teaching on this most important subject. You'll discover why Jesus' death is not a tragedy but an historical event of unparalleled importance. Whether you're an established Christian, a new believer or an interested investigator, these eye-opening studies will deepen your understanding of why we can say that Jesus died for our sins.

Contents:

Before you begin

1. Jesus' death in Mark
2. Jesus the Passover Lamb
3. Jesus' death redeems from sin
4. Jesus' death atones for sin
5. Jesus' death justifies before God
6. Jesus' death brings reconciliation with God
7. Jesus' death makes us children of God
8. Jesus' death: The model for Christian living

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