Why you keep Lord Jesus in the cross? I thought you believe the Holy Words from God?
Rom 4:25 Who was delivered for our offenses, and was raised again for our justification.
As most of your symbolic cross has a man still on it crucified?
Does it mean you don't believe: That God raised Lord Jesus for us to be justified, Romans 4:25? What kind of Christ you believe? Do you believe the same Lord Jesus in the Holy Words of God? If so, why not focus on, Him, in His teaching and trust God even Lord Jesus? Not making other traditions, doctrines that are not biblically proven? Open your eyes to the truth, do not be decieved by just following your leaders. Read, study, search, find the truth, Mat 6:33; Mat 7:7; John 5:39; 2Timothy 2:15; 2Timothy 3:16.
And not ignorantly worshiping the the One and Only True Living God, Lord Jesus Christ! Amen.
Now, do not get mad just be glad somebody is telling you the truth of God! Amen.
2007-09-29 16:21:22 · 13 answers · asked by Ephesians 2:8 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It is not the truth, it is merely what you believe is the truth. All the Catholics I know do believe that Jesus was resurrected.
Perhaps you should find a church that teaches you how to love others as Jesus did rather than spreading propaganda about other faiths.
If you need to tear down the faith of others, then how strong is your own faith?
BTW- I'm not a Catholic.
2007-09-29 16:27:34 · answer #1 · answered by Pangloss (Ancora Imparo) AFA 7 · 6⤊ 1⤋
Dude, Jesus is GOD. He's ETERNAL. The work He did on the cross for our sake is ETERNAL.
We know this because even though Jesus died on the cross a long, long, LONG time ago, well before you or I was born, we can still say that He died for our sins. If the Crucifixion was not an ETERNAL event, it would only apply to the sins committed up to the point of Christ's death. Which would mean that you and I would be screwed, because we weren't born back then and hadn't committed any sins yet.
So yeah, a crucifix is a good reminder that Jesus is the great I AM and is eternally on the Cross to save us sinners, no matter when we are born. The good news is that the Resurrection is also an ETERNAL event, so Christ is constantly RISEN as well, which gives us the hope of victory over death.
Are you following?
Catholics know that Jesus is raised for us to be justified.
We believe in the same exact Jesus Christ as you do -- the Son of God, born of a Virgin, crucified for our sake under Pontius Pilate, dead and buried in the tomb, gloriously RISEN again for our sake and now in heaven, our Mediator and Savior, or Lord and King.
Catholics DO focus on Jesus and if you would just be kind enough to visit a Catholic Mass some Sunday, you'd see that -- the whole Mass is about Jesus and that's our worship on Sundays (and every day).
As for our traditions, the BIBLE says to follow them (see 2 Thessalonians, chapter 2) and each and every one of them is firmly rooted in Scripture. Take a look at the Catechism of the Catholic Church and you'll see plenty of Scripture references all over the place.
Now, don't get mad. Just be glad that somebody is telling you the truth and freeing you from the folly of lies you've been taught about your Christian brothers and sisters. Honestly, have you even TRIED to find out what's really true about Catholicism by reading our Catechism or going to Mass even once? Or are you just spouting off what you've been told by others? It's so easily disproved, I wonder that you even try to claim it here.
2007-09-29 23:37:36 · answer #2 · answered by sparki777 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
We do not deny anything you have said.
Thing is- most non-Catholics forget- you can't have Easter without first going through Good Friday!
We use the Crucifix as a reminder we must die to sin before we can rise in the new life Christ has provided for us.
Now- don't YOU go passing judgement on Catholics based on what you have been told by people who have a beef with the Church.
Why not come to a Mass and see what REALLY happens!
2007-09-30 22:36:19 · answer #3 · answered by Mommy_to_seven 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The MOST important thing that Jesus did for us was die for our sins to give us the gift of everlasting life.
He did rise from the dead but rising from the dead did not open the gates of heaven for us, dying for our sins did. The crucifix in no way denies the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ is the MOST important point in all of history.
The crucifix reminds us of this moment.
The following Scriptures even suggest that Jesus wants us to lift up his image:
Numbers 21:8-9 states: And the LORD said to Moses, "Make a saraph and mount it on a pole, and if anyone who has been bitten looks at it, he will recover." Moses accordingly made a bronze serpent and mounted it on a pole, and whenever anyone who had been bitten by a serpent looked at the bronze serpent, he recovered.
And in John 3:14-15, Jesus says in correlation: "And just as Moses lifted up the [image of a] serpent in the desert, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, so that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life."
With love in Christ.
2007-09-30 01:12:31 · answer #4 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If I take your same argument and go into your church, I would most likely find a cross with no blood stains, or nail holes. This would then testify that you do not even believe that Jesus was crucified. Of course, that would undoubtedly not be the case, would it?
You need to do more study, because you lack understanding. You are probably just regurgitating some quick liners that someone gave you. I would suggest that you also study the history of the church, you might be surprised what you find.
2007-09-29 23:29:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Yes, Jesus is risen and Catholics honour and pray to the risen Christ. He also died on a cross. On that cross he redeemed us, he suffered for us. Catholics feel this is extremely important. Catholics have no problem kneeling before the crucified Christ on the cross (Crucifix). It is there that he saved us.
There is power in a personal encounter with Christ on the cross. Jesus conquered our sin on that cross. "Thank you Jesus for dying for us. Thank you Jesus for saving us."
Catholics are not worshipping the cross, they are worshipping Jesus on the cross. Yes, the cross was an instrument of torture, but when united to the body of Christ it takes on a distinctly Christian connotation. That is part of the reason why Catholics portray Jesus on their cross. The cross gains its significance by Jesus' presence on it.
Evangelicals also portray the crucified Christ in art. However, the art I am speaking about is music. How many great Evangelical songs vividly portray him on the cross. I say that is great. Catholics use visual art to honour Jesus on the cross and Evangelicals use audio art (music) to portray this most important event.
Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ.
2007-09-29 23:44:03 · answer #6 · answered by tebone0315 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
When the Jewish nation was wandering in the desert---God told Moses to fashion a serpent out of bronze and attach it to a pole and erect it in the middle of the camp so that when the snakes that were within the camp would bite someone and that person then could look at the SERPENT ATTACHED TO THE POLE and then he would recover but, if he refused to look at the serpent attached to the pole HE WOULD DIE. NOTICE---HE DID NOT SAY ATTACH THE SERPENT TO THE POLE---THEN TAKE IT DOWN AND LOOK AT THE POLE---HE SAID LOOK AT THE SERPENT ON THE POLE. If I wasn't looking at the crucifix in the Catholic Church I would wonder if I wouldn't die just like the Israelites in the camp that refused to look at the serpent attached to the pole.
We also understand that we are part of the body of Christ and just like St. Paul said "I make up in my body what is lacking in the suffering of Christ for my sins" we make up in our body for our sins and we offer our sufferings up with him for the sins of the world---yours included
2007-09-29 23:32:39 · answer #7 · answered by Midge 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Jesus could not have resurrected had he not been crucified first.
No crucifixion, no resurrection.
Know crucifixion, know Resurrection.
"When we eat this bread, and drink this cup, we proclaim your death, Lord Jesus, until you come in glory." (1 Cor 11:26)
2007-10-03 14:20:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I keep my crucifix hanging in my living room and in my bedroom so I don't forget that Christ suffered for me and everyone else too. So we might rise from the dead and join Him in heaven. At my church the crucifix is exchanged for a simple cross at Easter to remind us that Christ is no linger there, He is in heaven with His Father.
2007-09-29 23:37:42 · answer #9 · answered by Katie H 1 · 4⤊ 1⤋
We keep crucifixes in our homes and churches because it reminds us of the immense sacrifice that Jesus made for us upon the cross. Of course, we believe in the Resurrection, without it, none of us could gain heaven! But in the crucifix, the holy power of the crucifix, is the power to overcome the devil (used in exorcisms), the strength to give us all encouragement to offer up our own crosses in life, and the great reminder of Our Lord's infinite love for us. Why wouldn't we want to be reminded of that? :)
2007-09-29 23:27:50 · answer #10 · answered by oremus_fratres 4 · 7⤊ 2⤋