The crucifixion of Christ seems a bizarre way for Jesus to fulfil the meaning of His name: Salvation. Yet there is more to it. He unites believers with Himself spiritually so that they are one with Him. This means Jesus’ crucifixion was effectively their crucifixion. When He, their head, died they were dying too. So their death sentence for grave crimes and sins already has happened. All share in that death who share in Christ by unity with Christ. Likewise they all share in the resurrection which followed that death. Those who share in Christ have special reason to believe in the Father who sent Him to work out this salvation.
