Why did the Son of God become human and die upon the cross?
February 2, 2025 Day 33
The fifth question in our catechism is “Why did the Son of God become human and die upon the cross?”
The answer is:
The Son of God became human and suffered in order to reconcile the Father to us and be a sacrifice for all our sins.
cf. 2 Corinthians 5:19; Romans 5:10; Hebrews 9:26; and 1 John 2:2. See also Article 2.