Jesus had to do what Man failed to do. Jesus, the one who knew no sin, became sin for us so that each one of us would have a chance at eternal salvation as opposed to eternal damnation. Jesus knew early in life that He was going to die on the cross, but He also knew that He was going to be raised from the dead and become the propitiation for all mankind. As a result of Jesus dying on the cross, each of us would be able to make our own choice and decide for ourselves what course of life we would choose. I won't have to suffer for your sins and you won't be held accountable for the wrong I do...