Why is it "Good" Friday?

Luke 23:33-34, 44-46

When they came to the place called the Skull, there they crucified him, along with the criminals - one on his right, the other on his left. Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." And they divided up his clothes by casting lots.

It was about the sixth hour, and darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour, for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Jesus called out with a loud voice, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit." When he had said this, he breathed his last.

I was once asked, "How can it be called GOOD Friday, if it's the day they crucified my Savior?"
Well, this is how I see it. Jesus died so I wouldn't have to. Sin separates us from God, and in order for right relationship to be established with Him, the sin had to be dealt with. But as a sinner, I could never be good enough to make things right. That's why there had to be a perfect, spotless sacrifice....Jesus. He died once, for all, and the penalty for sin was forever paid. And when I said very simply, "Forgive me", He did. Now I have that right relationship with God, and also have the promise of spending eternity with Him in Heaven. And that's GOOD.
If Jesus had not gone to the cross for me, I would forever be lost in my sin, with no hope. But I can be full of joy, knowing that my sins are forgiven, and the God of all creation loves me.
Romans 5:8 says "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us."
That's good news friends.

And there's more to come.....because Jesus didn't stay in the grave....