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The upside-down cross, also known as an inverted cross, has long been a symbol that raises eyebrows and sparks curiosity. Its distinctive appearance, with the vertical beam pointing downwards, stands in stark contrast to the traditional Christian cross. In recent times, it has become an emblem associated with various subcultures and has often ...
Apr 13, 2017 · For people who are dissatisfied with their old identity, the cross helps explain why they do not "feel good" about themselves. The theology of the cross helps us understand the fullness of what it means to be human, and thus how broken humanity is. The theology of the cross points us to the center of our humanity, our trust in Jesus Christ.
Feb 10, 2023 · Bearing a cross meant one was about to die, and that one would face ridicule and disgrace along the way. Therefore, Jesus’ command to “take up your cross and follow Me” is a call to self-abasement and self-sacrifice. One must be willing to die in order to follow Jesus. Dying to self is an absolute surrender to God.
Dec 4, 2018 · Bethany McIlrath. When Paul became a follower of Christ, one of the results was that he became a pariah among his own people. He was beaten, tortured, and persecuted. Eventually, Paul gave his life for the cause of Christ. That was what taking up his cross looked like, and he rejoiced in it. But what does the idea of “taking up your cross ...
Feb 6, 2022 · The four letters are a titulus, Latin for a label, inscribed above Jesus Christ on the Crucifix. They are the Latin initials for the phrase Pontius Pilate had written when he ordered Him to be crucified; as described in John 19:19-23. These words were “ Iesus Nazarenus, Rex Iudaeorum ” translating to English as; “Jesus of Nazareth, the ...
Oct 17, 2022 · Picking up your cross means that we engage in this painful process. That we take those old things about us and nail it to the cross. That way, that new life can grow where the old life died. 4. A Daily Process. Jesus makes clear, “take up your cross daily.”. This isn’t a one time event. This is a daily process.
Mar 8, 2024 · So much could be said, but allow me to give you a few practical examples of how this would work in day-to-day living. To bear the cross means: - forgiving, instead of harboring that grudge ...
