The event in which Jesus Christ was placed and subsequently executed on the cross.
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Fellowship with God
I came across an interesting quote in Lutzer, Erwin W. (2003-02-01). Cries From The Cross: A Journey into the Heart of Jesus (p. 20). Moody Publishers. Kindle Edition.
Jesus’ suffering was ...
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What is the origin of the story of the penitent thief as a young boy?
During the Easter sermon the priest told the gathering a small story. It goes somewhat like this. 'When Joseph, Mary and baby Jesus fled to Egypt, on the way there was a little boy who was given the ...
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Did Jesus need to die, or would mere shedding of blood have been sufficient?
Originally: St. Thomas Aquinas on salvation by a drop of Christ's Blood
I heard on Relevant Radio a year or so ago something perplexing, I think it was a priest saying it, but it may have been a ...
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What is the basis of the view that Jesus was separated from the Father and Holy Spirit upon death?
From my limited understanding of this matter, some people believe that Jesus was in some sense separated from the Father. This has come up in the context of discussions of the indivisibility of the ...
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Did Christ have the freedom to choose to avoid crucifixion?
Inspired by this answer, Jesus talks about this authority in John 10:18 (NIV):
No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it ...
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What was it about the death of Jesus that allows God to forgive us?
I've heard many people state that it was the punishment inflicted by the Romans that allows God to forgive us. This just doesn't make any sense to me. How can a man suffer for a short while here on ...
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What is significant about the torn curtain?
When Jesus died, the curtain in the temple was torn from top to bottom:
Mark 15:38-39 (NIV)
38 The curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. 39
And when the centurion, who stood ...
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Why Are Jehovah's Witnesses Holding a Memorial Service for Jesus on Tuesday, March 26th?
I was approached by two Jehovah's Witnesses who invited me to a memorial service for Jesus to be held on Tuesday, March 26th. The flier they gave me said that this is the anniversary of Jesus' death. ...
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Was Christ's suffering unusually harsh for the standard of the Roman times?
I can understand the political reasons behind His execution. What I can't really understand is why did the Romans go through such a lengthy and gruesome process. I know crucifixion used to be a ...
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Crucifixion — torture stake or cross?
The Jehovah's Witnesses state that Jesus was not nailed on a cross, but on a torture stake. The New World Translation of the Bible is phrased accordingly. For example:
Matthew 10:38 (NWT)
And ...
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Did Jesus really die?
I know that Jesus is really God. But I'm still confused... I don't get how God could die or be killed by people. Isn't God always there? How can God die?
Please explain this to me in an easy to ...
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How is Christ's death so significant?
(the question title isn't quite right; I welcome any better phrasing - it is not intended to sound inflammatory)
This is a genuine question, that regularly occurred to me during my youth, and was ...
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Why did Jesus wear the crown of thorns?
Right before his crucifixion, Jesus was made to carry his cross and to wear a crown of thorns. Why was he made to wear the crown of thorns?
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Who wrote the bible? [closed]
I have read this Mathew 27
The Death of Jesus
45 From noon until three in the afternoon darkness came over all the land.
46 About three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eli, ...
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Were exactly three people crucified on Golgotha the night Jesus was crucified?
We know for certain that Jesus and two other men who were convicted of crimes were crucified on the same hill. Is there any basis for believing that there may have been other convicts?
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What is the point of Jesus' crucifixion?
I'd like to obtain moral, not faith explanation - In the story about Jesus' crucifixion: what is the point of cold-blooded murder of God's own son?
The common answer is to save humanity through ...
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Did Jesus spend time in Hell between the crucifixion and resurrection?
The Apostles Creed makes reference to Jesus descending into Hell. I have heard it claimed that His time spent in Hell was part of His redemptive work--in other words, that was necessary for Him to ...
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Where was Jesus during the period from His death to resurruction? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Did Jesus spend time in Hell between the crucifixion and resurrection?
Jesus died and was raised from death on the third day.
Where did Jesus go during the period from ...
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What is the “paradise” that Jesus references in Luke 23:43?
Luke 23:43 - Jesus answered him, "I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise."
At first glance, I casually assumed "paradise" was referring to heaven, but if Jesus was dead for 3 ...
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Why did Jesus question God on the cross?
Jesus was sent to earth to die for our sins. He knew it when the time came but from this verse:
"And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli,
Eli, lama sabachthani? that ...
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“Let this cup pass from me” - What is the cup?
Matthew 26:39 (KJV)
And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou ...
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What kind of Roman cross was used to crucify Jesus? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Crucifixion — torture stake or cross?
Apparently there were at least three kinds of crosses used by the Romans to crucify criminals. One was called ‘Crux ...
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Why blame for Jesus's death
My understanding is that Christians believe that Jesus died in order that his death might effect atonement for their sins.
Over the years, there's been a lot of assigning blame for his death. Why has ...
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How do we know that Jesus was crucified at 9:00 a.m.?
I have heard many times that Jesus was crucified at 9:00 a.m. and remained on the cross till 3 p.m.. How do we know that? The Scriptures say something like the third hour:
Matthew 15:25: And it ...
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Why are there fourteen stations of the cross?
So, I would have expected 12 stations of the cross. I mean, lets face it, a lot of things in the Bible happen in 12. 12 disciples, 12 tribes, etc...
Seeing as the stations of the cross are not ...
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Did Jesus die earlier than expected? [closed]
The Bible seems to indicate that Jesus died before the others that were being crucified.
John 19:31-33 (NIV)
31 Now it was the day of Preparation, and the next day was to be a special Sabbath. ...
