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Cross
The cross was an instrument of execution in ancient Rome. In Christianity it refers to the death of Jesus Christ, who was nailed to a cross, and to the confession that his death was an atonement in which he bore sin in the place of others. It is the foremost symbol of the Christian faith.
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- Cross (Christian Symbol)Worship & Rites
The cross is the principal emblem of Christianity, representing the death of Jesus Christ on the cross and His resurrection. It is widely used on church buildings and pulpits and in jewelry.
- Crossing of the Red SeaBible
The crossing of the Red Sea is the event recorded in Exodus 14 in which the Israelites, led by Moses, crossed the divided sea on dry ground, while the pursuing Egyptian army was engulfed when the waters returned.
- Crossing of the JordanBible
The crossing of the Jordan is the event in which the Israelites, led by Joshua and preceded by the Ark of the Covenant, crossed the Jordan River on dry ground and entered Canaan. It is recorded in Joshua 3–4.
- Stations of the CrossChristian Life
The Stations of the Cross is a devotional practice in which Jesus Christ's journey, from carrying the cross to Golgotha through his death and burial, is divided into a series of scenes that are meditated upon and prayed through in order. In a broader sense, the term refers to the disciple's life of suffering and obedience.
- John of the CrossPeople
John of the Cross (1542–1591) was a Spanish Carmelite friar, mystic, and poet. With Teresa of Ávila, he founded the Discalced Carmelites, and he wrote spiritual classics including The Dark Night.
- Theology of the CrossDoctrine & Theology
The theology of the cross is a theological perspective holding that God reveals himself not in glory and power but in the suffering and weakness of the cross. Martin Luther set it forth in contrast to the "theology of glory."
- Seven Last Words of ChristBible
The Seven Last Words of Christ is the traditional name for the seven sayings that Jesus Christ spoke from the cross before his death, as gathered from the four Gospels.
- Titulus CrucisBible
The titulus crucis was the placard stating the charge against Jesus Christ, fastened above him on the cross at his crucifixion. All four Gospels record that it bore the words "the King of the Jews."
- 1 Corinthians 1:18Bible Verses
"For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God." This verse declares that the cross stands at the center of the gospel and is frequently cited as a text that sets the direction for preaching and theology.
- Luke 23:34Bible Verses
Luke 23:34 records the prayer Jesus offered on the cross for those who were crucifying him: "Father, forgive them." It is traditionally counted as the first of the Seven Last Words from the Cross. The verse also raises a textual question, because the prayer is absent from some early manuscripts.
- Luke 23:43Bible Verses
Luke 23:43 records the promise Jesus made on the cross to the repentant thief: "To day shalt thou be with me in paradise." The verse is frequently cited in discussions of where believers are immediately after death (the intermediate state) and of whether salvation is possible apart from works or baptism. It is also the subject of a translation debate over the placement of a comma.
- Crucifixion of JesusBible
The crucifixion is the event in which Jesus Christ, sentenced by the Roman governor Pontius Pilate, was nailed to a cross and died at Golgotha outside the walls of Jerusalem. All four Gospels record it.
- Hereditary Pastoral SuccessionControversies
Hereditary pastoral succession is the practice of passing a senior pastor's position to the pastor's child or son-in-law. It is also called hereditary pastorate or passing down the pastorate. In Korea, denominations such as the Korean Methodist Church and the Presbyterian Church of Korea (Tonghap) have prohibited it by church law, and debate over the practice continues.
- INRIDoctrine & Theology
INRI is the abbreviation of the Latin inscription "Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum" (Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews), the wording of the notice of the charge placed on the cross above Jesus.
- Joshua 4Bible
Joshua 4 records how, after Israel crossed the Jordan River, twelve men, one chosen from each tribe, carried twelve stones from the middle of the river and set them up at Gilgal as a memorial.
- Joshua 3Bible
Joshua 3 records the Israelites crossing the Jordan River behind the priests who bore the Ark of the Covenant. When the priests' feet were dipped in the water, the flowing river stopped, and the people crossed over on dry ground.
- Luke 9:23Bible Verses
Luke 9:23 is the verse in which Jesus teaches that anyone who would follow him must deny himself and take up his cross daily: "If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me" (KJV). It is widely cited as a core demand of discipleship, and the word "daily," found only in Luke's account, often draws particular attention.
- Matthew 16:24Bible Verses
"If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me" is a saying of Jesus. Often regarded as a summary of discipleship, the verse is widely cited in discussions of martyrdom, daily devotion, and the meaning of suffering.
- Mark 8:34–35Bible Verses
A passage in which Jesus tells the crowd and his disciples to deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow him. It is frequently cited as a key text on discipleship, the life of following Jesus. Interpreters differ on the meaning of self-denial and on its relationship to salvation.