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Because the Greek word translated "cross" in most translations of The Bible is ''stauros'', which simply means an upright pale or post. Our reason for rendering it as "stake" is therefore based on the actual meaning of the word rather than religious tradition.
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Why dont jehovahs witnesses have crucifix in their homes?
We don't engage in relic worship or honor the murder weapon that took Jesus life. He wasn't executed on a cross either, but on a stake.
Why do Jehovah's witnesses call the cross a stake?
Jehovah's Witnesses see the cross as a pagan symbol and believe that it was an upright stake with no crossbeam that Jesus was nailed to. Actually, even though many people have not been taught this by their religious system, the word 'cross' is not in the original Greek Bible manuscripts. The word 'stake' or 'tree' is in the Greek manuscripts. Thus Jehovah's Witnesses use the word 'stake', because that's the actual word in the Bible.
What does pentcostal believe?
We believe in Acts 2:38 And Peter said unto them, Repent and be baptized every one of you in the Name of Jesus Christ for the remission of your sins and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. We also believe in the rapture and taht Jesus Christ died on a CROSS. Jehova Witnesses believe that Jesus died on a stake but we believe that he died on a CROSS
Do Jehovah's Witnesses believe Jesus died for their sins?
The simple answer to that question is Yes! Jehovah's Witnesses do believe that Jesus Christ died for their sins. (John 3:16) What is more, they also believe that the only way to salvation is through believing and exercising faith in the ransom sacrifice that he gave. (James 2:21-26) And that an individual must remain faithful until death. (Mat. 24:13)
Have the jehovahs witnesses always believed that jesus died on a stake as opposed to a cross?
No, according to the publication "Jehovah's Witnesses Porclaimers of God's kingdom" pub. 1993 p. 200:"For years, Bible Students wore a cross and crown as a badge of identification, and this symbol was on the front cover of the "Watch Tower" from 1891 to 1931. But in 1928 it was emphasized that not a decorative symbol but one's activity as a witness showed he was a Christian. In 1936 it was pointed out that the evidence indicates that Christ died on a stake, not a two-beamed cross."
On what device was Jesus Christ crucified?
A wooden cross.Answer:Christians believe that Jesus was crucified on a cross made of wood, and this is how His death has been portrayed in art throughout the ages. However, Jehovah Witnesses believe that Jesus was executed on an upright stake rather than a cross, and the version of the Bible used by Witnesses (rejected as being poor by all Christian groups) uses the word 'stake'. The Witnesses may have this belief because the condemned man (women were not crucified) carried only the cross-beam as the whole cross would have been too heavy. The Greek word in the Gospel accounts is σταυρόω (stauroō). The common meaning of the term is "to crucify" in the manner Christians would understand; but another meaning is "to stake" in the sense of to "drive down stakes" as when pitching a tent. As this is clearly not the context of the Gospel stories of Christ's death, we are left with the traditional meaning "to crucify".
Did Jesus really die on a Cross?
Yes. However, some groups, namely the Jehovah's Witnesses, insist that Jesus died on a torture stake. However, there is absolutely no evidence historically or otherwise that this is the case. Jesus died on a cross - the preferred method of execution of non-Roman citizens that the Romans used.
Can you send a Jehovah witness a card for the memorial of Jesus?
Absolutely, but I do not recommend sending a store bought one. Those one's might have simple things that the witnesses do not believe on. It could have a picture of Jesus on a cross, however in the bible it states that Jesus was tortured on a stake, which is just a long wood pole. I'm sure a witness would appreciate a card that was home-made by you.
What was the name of the stake that stabed Jesus?
it was called a spear
Why was Jesus in the middle on the cross?
Jesus was placed in the middle on the cross as a way to highlight his importance and significance among the other criminals being crucified. It also symbolizes his role as the central figure in Christianity, being seen as the savior and mediator between humanity and God.
Did Jesus die on a cross or tourture stake?
Jesus died on a cross that he was forced to carry to Calvary.
What is the measurement of the cross of the lord Jesus Christ?
The bible does not provide the details of the measurement of Jesus "torture stake".
