After living a completely sinless life, Jesus Christ freely offered his own life and was put to death on a cross-a sacrificial death-to atone for the sins of mankind. So that those who put their faith in him and live according to his commandments might have: --Eternal--Life-- The just for the unjust, righteous for the unrighteous: so that those who believe in Christ and his atoning death would be forgiven of their sins and be in right standing with God. Christ fulfilled the whole law