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Why did Jesus have to die? Here's what most people miss about the cross. Ep 170
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- The Kirk Cameron Show
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- Jul 8, 2026
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- 1379
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Summary
If God is all-powerful, why couldn't He just forgive us and skip the cross? Kirk and James dig into one of the most important questions in the Christian faith: why Jesus actually had to die. They break down the tension between God's justice and His mercy, why sin demands a real penalty, and how the cross is the only place where both get satisfied without compromise. Along the way, James shares a gut-punch story about a father, a son, and a lake full of alligators that reframes what grace really costs. This one gets to the heart of the gospel. Red Truck Men: https://RedTruckMen.org Want to partner with Kirk?: https://updates.thepodcastupload.com/... Editing and production services provided by thepodcastupload.com #KirkCameron #TheKirkCameronShow #WhyJesusDied #JesusAndJustice #GodsMercy #TheCross #ChristianFaith #Gospel #DangerousConversations #JamesCameron #FaithOverFear #BibleTeaching