Dictionary of Bible Themes The death of Jesus Christ is of central importance to the Christian faith. Through Christ's death, sinners are reconciled to God and to their fellow human beings. Paul summarises the gospel as "the message of the cross". Matthew 20:18-19Jesus Christ foretold his death on the cross See also pp Mk 10:33-34 Matthew 26:2pp Lk 18:31-32 John 3:14-15; 8:28; 12:32-33; 18:32John 19:17 The facts of Jesus Christ's death on the cross Carrying Jesus Christ's cross See also Matthew 27:32Though Jesus Christ began to carry his cross, the Romans soon forced Simon of Cyrene to continue with it. pp Mk 15:21 Matthew 27:34pp Lk 23:26 Jesus Christ refused the comfort of wine, which would have lessened the pains of his suffering Luke 23:33pp Mk 15:23 Jesus Christ was nailed to the cross pp Mt 27:35 pp Mk 15:24-25 See also pp Jn 19:18 Luke 23:34,43Jesus Christ's words from the cross John 19:26-27Matthew 27:46 Psalms 22:1 Luke 23:46 pp Mk 15:34 John 19:28-30Matthew 27:45 Signs accompanying Jesus Christ's death on the cross Mark 15:33Darkness over the whole land for three hours: Matthew 27:51pp Lk 23:44-45 The temple curtain torn from top to bottom: Matthew 27:52-53pp Mk 15:38 pp Lk 23:45 the dead come back to life Matthew 27:35-36,54People at the scene of the cross The Roman centurion and his men: pp Mk 15:39 Matthew 27:38pp Lk 23:47 The two criminals crucified with Jesus Christ: pp Mk 15:27 Matthew 27:44pp Lk 23:32-33 Luke 23:39-43pp Jn 19:18 Matthew 27:39-43pp Mk 15:29-32 pp Lk 23:35-37 Matthew 27:55-56people who insulted and mocked Jesus Christ Jesus Christ's mother and other women: pp Mk 15:40-41 Luke 23:49pp Lk 23:27-31 John 19:26-27pp Jn 19:25 John Acts 2:23Responsibility for the cross See also The cross as God's plan Isaiah 53:10Matthew 26:39 Matthew 26:42 pp Mk 14:36 John 14:30-31pp Lk 22:42 Acts 4:25-28Psalms 2:1-2 Revelation 13:8 Matthew 27:21-22 The crowd's call for Jesus Christ's crucifixion pp Mk 15:12-14 Matthew 27:25pp Lk 23:18-21 Acts 2:36pp Jn 19:15 1 Thessalonians 2:14-15Matthew 27:1,20 Jewish and Roman leaders' responsibility Matthew 27:26pp Mk 15:11 Luke 23:24-25pp Mk 15:15 John 19:6-7pp Jn 19:16 Acts 4:101 Corinthians 2:8 Colossians 2:15 The triumph of the cross John 17:1The cross brings glory to Jesus Christ See also John 12:28; 13:31-32; 17:5Jesus Christ refers to his approaching death, the climax of his earthly life. Philippians 2:8-11Hebrews 12:2 Revelation 5:8-14 Ephesians 2:13-17 See also The cross brings reconciliation Romans 5:9-102 Corinthians 5:18-19 Colossians 1:20 Galatians 2:20 See also Identification with the crucified Christ releases believers from their old way of life Romans 6:5-13Galatians 5:24-25; 6:14 Colossians 2:13-14 1 Corinthians 2:2 Jesus Christ's cross is central to the Christian message See also Acts 2:23-24; 3:13; 5:30; 13:27-29Galatians 3:1 Matthew 16:24 Jesus Christ's cross is the symbol of Christian discipleship See also pp Mk 8:34 Matthew 10:38pp Lk 9:23 John 21:18-19See also 2024 Christ, glory of2057 Christ, obedience 2366 Christ, prophecies concerning 2372 Christ, victory 2410 cross, the 2530 Christ, death of 2570 Christ, suffering 6214 participation in Christ 6620 calling 6652 forgiveness 6684 mediator 6716 reconciliation 7953 mission of church |
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