2007-11-25 18:38:49 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No, and I answered that for you in the other question. Should I cut and paste here for you?
No, we are not expected to die for the sins of humanity. One of my favorite verses is I John 3:16. It's widely misinterpreted to mean that we should be willing to DIE for our brothers and sisters. But the true meaning of "lay down your life for the brethren" is that we should give of ourselves, our time each day in our life to the service and ministry of others. In other words, it's far more noble a calling to LIVE for God than to DIE for Him. It's what Christ did, each day of His life He gave of His time for humanity. His whole life was spent in service to us, not just His death.
2007-11-25 18:41:38 · answer #1 · answered by Last Ent Wife (RCIA) 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Well only Christ actually lived a sinless life.
If you mean does a Christian need to die by crucifixion. Well two clear examples in Acts would be Stephen an early Christian was stoned, and James, brother of John, son of Zebedee was killed by Herod by the sword.
There is a passage that says that a Christian should be willing to carry His Cross and follow Jesus, that we should be willing to give up our life as Lord Jesus died for believers and suffered for the sins of those who believe in Him.
2007-11-26 02:46:34 · answer #2 · answered by LearningGuy 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
There is something much greater awaiting those who are faithful to Christ. That is why it is written, "To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps. " (1 Pet 2:21) And Jesus said, "Be faithful even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life." (Rev 2:10)
2007-11-26 02:42:46 · answer #3 · answered by whitehorse456 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
not crucifixion is the original meaning but it will definitely have huge impact in your everyday life. people will take advantage of you, will betray you and since the world is too harsh and cruel, you will end up being extremely sad and disappointed
2007-11-26 02:48:28 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We do not die for the sins of the world, but many have been martyred. Many believers in parts of the world are tortured and imprisoned today. Christians in the modern West just don't know how easy we have it most of the time.
2007-11-26 07:08:04 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOL!
No but it starts with a resurrection. Death to the old nature, and birth to the budding Christ in the making.
2007-11-26 02:48:15 · answer #6 · answered by Princess Ninja 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not necessarily. Not in your part of the world anyway...if you don't mean it metaphorically. Christians are witnesses to Christ. Witness in Greek is martyr,does it ring a bell.
About 400 years ago several hundred Christians were crucified in Japan in Nagasaki.
2007-11-26 02:41:19 · answer #7 · answered by carl 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No, Its not necessary to be crucified. Jesus was crucified to pay for our sins. What he did was enough to cover my sins, yours, everybodys. We are supposed to LIVE a Christ like life. Interesting question I hope I helped out.
Have you ever accepted Jesus in into your heart? If not, I would love to give you the opportunity to do so,
Pray something like this-
(example feel free to use your own words)
God , you loved me so much that you sent you son to die for my sins so that i can have eternal life, and not have to experience eternity in hell. There is nothing I can do to earn salvation. I believe and confess with my mouth that Jesus Christ is Your son, the savior of the world. I believe that he died for my sins, paying for the price of them all. I believe that you raised him from the dead, and he is alive today. I am a sinner and i ask you to forgive me. By faith i receive Jesus Christ now, as my Lord and Savior and I will spend eternity with you-thank you Lord-In Jesus' name amen.
2007-11-26 02:46:04 · answer #8 · answered by dawn 1 · 3⤊ 1⤋
yes. but let me explain. i am not referring to a physical crucifixion but to a spiritual one. Jesus told his disciples to carry their cross daily and follow him. why do followers of Christ need to carry their cross? because it's going to be used to crucify the old self. how does one crucify the old self? by daily repentance. st paul puts this another way. he says that we daily need to drown the old adam. by repentance.
2007-11-26 03:42:35 · answer #9 · answered by weird child 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
U don't have to be crucified, for He took ur punishmen, but many who are Christ-like will go through many trials & trublations, but we r of good cheer, for He has overcome the world.
2007-11-26 02:44:54 · answer #10 · answered by Sissy C 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋