Muhammad
It is unjust for God to punish Jesus for the sins of others, and it is more merciful for God to forgive sin without requiring a blood sacrifice.
Quick answer
Christians believe that Jesus' sacrificial death is a demonstration of God's justice and mercy, reconciling humanity to Himself. The concept of substitutionary atonement is rooted in the necessity of addressing sin's penalty, which is death, and Jesus willingly took that penalty upon Himself.
Full argument
Key verses
Isaiah 53:5bible
But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.
Romans 5:8bible
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
1 Peter 2:24bible
He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.
S. 37:101-109quran
And We RANSOMED him with a MIGHTY SACRIFICE.
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