Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

 

I John 4:9-10 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. 10 This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.

 

God sent Jesus to take our place and pay our penalty for sins – death.  He died on the cross for you!