What Does the Cross Represent in the Christian Faith?

The cross is the most widely-recognized Christian symbol in the world, adorning millions of churches and chapels. While it's nice to see ... BLOG WhatDoestheCrossRepresentintheChristianFaith? byORBCFamily|May3,2019|Faith,WhatWeBelieve Thecrossisthemostwidely-recognizedChristiansymbolintheworld,adorningmillionsofchurchesandchapels.Whileit’snicetoseethissymbolsoaccepted,it’seasytolosesightofwhatthecrosswasoriginallyusedtorepresent.Reexaminingitsoriginsputsthecrossinanentirelynewlight. Thecrossismorethanthenear-universalsymbolofChristianity.Thissimpledesigncarriesthemessageoflove,finality,fulfilledpromises,andmoretopeoplearoundtheworld. Whatdoesthecrossmeantoyou?FindoutwhatitmeanstootherChristiansworldwide.ClickToTweet FulfilledProphecies ForanyonefamiliarwiththeOldTestament,thecrossrepresentstheculminationofprophecydatingbacktotheGardenofEden.GodhadalwayspromisedtosendJesustosufferanddie,takingthepunishmentthatwedeserveforoursins.TheBiblemadeeverythingclear,evendowntotheexactmethodofdeath–forinstance,Psalm22famouslydescribesthemethodofcrucifixioncenturiesbeforeitwasinvented.Thecrossendsthislineofprophecyandshowsafulfillmentofpromises. LoveandHumility Crucifixionwasadespisedmethodofexecutionreservedonlyfortheworstcriminals.Jesus,theholySonofGod,absolutelydidnotdeservetodiethisway.ButHischoicetodosoinfulfillmentofpropheciesshowsHishumilityinbothlifeanddeathandHisloveforusashumans.Hegaveupeverythingforusintheultimatesacrifice. ProTip:Rememberthatregardlessofyouractions,Jesusstilllovesyou.Nothingyoucandoisbadenoughtochangethat. Finality Rightbeforedying,Jesusfamouslydeclared,“Itisfinished,”(John19:30).Themeaningofthisstatement,andbyextensionthecross,istwofold.First,theimmediateearthlylifeofJesuswasover.HewouldshowHimselfbrieflyaftertheresurrection,butthecrossmarkedaturningpointinHisrelationshiptootherpeople. Second,theultimatepunishmentforsinwasandiscomplete.NoamountofprayersorgooddeedscouldevermakeusmorefitforHeaventhanwhatJesusdidandcompletedonHisown.Thecrossrepresentsthatourpunishmenthasbeentaken,andJesusstandsreadytoacceptandforgiveusifweonlyask. PersonalMeaning Toindividuals,thecrossmaymeandifferentthings.ButtomostChristians,thecrossrepresentsthegreatestsacrificeevermadeandtheassuranceofsalvation.It’sanincrediblegifttoponder. Whatdoesthecrossmeantoyou?Jointheconversationtoseewhatthecrossmeanstoothersnearyou. RecentPosts 4ExamplesofTrialsandTribulationsintheBible WhatDoesMatthew5:8Mean? SpiritualGifts:WhatAreThey,andHowDoWeUseThem? TheOriginsofEaster:HowEasterChangedOverTime WhatisLentinChristianity? Categories AdultBibleFellowship ChristianLiving Christmas Devotionals Election2016 Events Faith Family Finance Forgiveness&Reconciliation Goals HolidaySeason News&Events ORBCConnect ORBCMissions ORBCSermons Prayer Promises RelationshipwithGod SpiritualGrowth Thanksgiving Uncategorized WhatWeBelieve Worship Tags#ORBCfit advent advent3 adventweek adventweek1 adventweek2 becomeabetterchristian benefitsofdiscipleship biblestudy bibleverses christiancliches Christianfaith christianlessons christianlifestyle ChristianLiving christmas churchmembership devotional discipleship faithandfinance faithandpolitics familyworship forgivenessinchristianity grace growinginChrist HappyNewYear happythanksgiving holidayseason kidsandtechnology livinginChrist loveofmoney memorizingscripture oakridgebaptistchurch ORBCevents prayer reasonstobethankful relationshipwithgod spiritualgrowth studyingscripture StudyingYourBible techsavvyparenting thepowerofforgiveness thepowerofthewordofGod thetombwasempty understandingtheHolySpirit OakRidgeBaptistChurch 500EastOakHillDrive Spring,TX77386 Phone:281.367.9721 E-mail:[email protected] ChurchMembersifyouarelookingformorewaystostayconnected.Asampleofthingsyoucandowithdownloadingthisapp: Membershipinfo S.H.A.P.E.profile Calendaring ResforEvent GivingthroughText