Have you ever wondered why Jesus had to die on a cross for people’s sins? After all, if God is loving, why couldn’t he just forgive everyone instead of putting his Son through all that suffering to make atonement for sin?

It is impossible for God’s mercy to override his justice. His holiness never conflicts with his love. Here are 8 attributes of God we encounter at the cross.

Christians know Jesus paid their debt on the cross, but he did even more for every believer. Understanding “The Great Exchange” helps Christians to better rest in the finished work of Christ on their behalf.

Many Christians wrestle with feelings of doubt and inadequacy, even though they recognize that all their sins are forgiven through Jesus’ sacrificial death on their behalf. This one word explains why your salvation in Christ is secure.

Justification is the very heart of the gospel. Here are seven things Christians need to know about their justification in Christ.

Drip. Drip. Drip. Like a leaky faucet we don’t want to take the time to fix, we can often make light of what seem to be little sins in our lives and brush them off. Yet, our problem with sin is no little thing at all.

Most people think they will go to heaven if it exists because they view themselves as pretty good overall. Yet, when they stand before God one day, it won’t matter how they view themselves. What does matter when it comes to where we will spend eternity?

All human beings are made in God's image and they are also accountable to their Creator to meet his standard of holiness. Here are two things Jesus did that everyone desperately needs.

People either accept Jesus as their substitute, with his satisfaction and righteousness, or they are obligated to provide their own—a mark that no sinner can hit. Your work in civil life, however, is a covenant of works, not a covenant of grace. This distinction is critically important for every person to understand.