Why Did Jesus Die? BIBLE TEXT: JOHN 3:16, COLOSSIANS 1:14 INTRODUCTIO NOTE: Kindly Read My Dream Interpretation Book And Other Inspiring Books… As obvious as the answer to this question may seem, many do not know why Jesus would forsake His glory above to die for mankind. One of the answers can be found in the book of John 3:16 which says, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son, that whosoever believes in Him