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The cross by itself signifies that Jesus is not on the cross but has risen from the grave. Christ on the cross signifies his sacrifice. Today, Catholicism has Christ on the cross on crucifixes while protestants tend to not have Him on the cross.

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How was Jesus crusified?

He was sentenced to death. He had to carry his own cross and go to the place where the execution is. He falls three times and is finally crucified. He was nailed to the cross and the soldiers stripped him of his garment and gambled to see who would take it. They made him wear a crown of thorns to show all of the people that he was the Messiah or King.


What happened before the Romans crucified Jesus?

Before the crucification of Jesus Christ, the real number of people who were sent to be crucified will not be known, as this was a common punishment by the Romans to hard core Crimean, and men who committed treason against Rome.


What is the tilted cross meaning in Christian symbolism and how does it differ from the traditional upright cross?

The tilted cross, also known as the St. Andrew's Cross, is a Christian symbol representing the martyrdom of Saint Andrew, who was crucified on a diagonal cross. The traditional upright cross symbolizes the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The tilted cross is often associated with humility and self-sacrifice, while the upright cross represents redemption and salvation.


What does Christ bc means?

BC is before the Christian era; it is used in dates before the supposed year Christ was born.


What do the symbols on the Christian flag represent?

The flag symbols signify:White background: Purity in Christ and Spiritual LightBlue canton: Faithfulness and the Royalty of the King of Kings, Jesus ChristRed Cross: The Blood Shed by Jesus Christ and Christian Courage

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Why is Golgotha remembered in a Christian's life?

Aka: Calvary is where Christ was crucified.


What does Easter stad for?

It is a Christian Festival celebrating the resurrection of Christ after he had been crucified.


Why was Jesus Christ crucified on the cross?

Jesus Christ was crucified on the cross as a punishment for claiming to be the Son of God and challenging the religious authorities of his time. His crucifixion is a central event in Christian belief, symbolizing his sacrifice for the sins of humanity.


In which historical era was Christ crucified?

Christ was crucified in the Roman period of history.


In what year was Jesus Christ crucified?

Jesus Christ was crucified in the year 30 AD.


On what day of the week was Christ crucified?

According to historical accounts, Christ was crucified on a Friday.


What is the Christian Good Friday about?

The Christian 'Good Friday' is about the day that Jesus Christ was crucified on the Cross to be the perfect sacrifice that we were unable to be. He gave his life that we might live.


Was Christ crucified?

yes


What special event is the eucharist similar to?

The Christian eucharist is a re-enactment of the last supper Christ took with ths disciples before he was arrested and crucified.


How did they kill Christ?

He was crucified on a Roman cross.


Why Jerusalem is such an important city in Southwest Asia?

Because it is the christian holy city where they crucified Jesus Christ. It is also where a lot of the prophets of god where born/lived


Who was the commander of Roman Forces in Jerusalem when Christ was crucified?

Pontius Pilatus the sixth governor of Judaea was the leader of the Roman forces when Jesus Christ was crucified.