Why did Jesus have to die?

Have you ever wondered why Jesus’ death is so central to the message of the Bible? Why was it necessary for Him to suffer and die when he was a righteous man? Did God need a debt to be paid? The Bible shows that Christ’s crucifixion was to publicly demonstrate God’s righteousness and condemnation of sin, so that God could be just in giving grace to save sinners by faith. What does the sacrifice of Christ mean for humanity?