Remaining Faithful

Jesus had to die because it is a human activity.  He had to die as he did because it is consequent upon his message.  To not die on the cross would have been denying the value of that message.  It was how he remained faithful to himself, to his Father and to the message.  It was not a question of expiation.  It is not what God requires.  He is not that offended to need that price paid.  It is his nature to forgive, to understand.