We arrived in Alta and went to see the cathedral of the Northern Lights with its stunning statue of Christ representing both the crucifixion and the resurrection. Statue of Christ in the Lutheran Cathedral I went in to town independently and I was surprised to meet two young missionaries from ...
They said this is true because aspects of the picture, including reddish stains, may show that the man died from crucifixion. But the reddish stains are puzzling. Scientists aren't sure whether these discolorations happened when the man was buried, or perhaps at a later time, due to ...
Now, I’m sure you had a bunch of emotions and some lingering questions swirling around inside you—which is probably why you immediately went to see your cousin Elizabeth, another woman who was also pregnant by the miraculous hand of God—only she would truly understand. But for this accept...
The historical context of crucifixion in the Roman world was one of shame and suffering, yet in the Christian faith, it becomes the symbol of victory and love. Theologically, it underscores the gravity of sin and the extent of God’s love, as He offers His own Son to restore humanity. ...
In Acts 2:22, Peter says that Jesus was delivered up for crucifixion according to the foreknowledge of God. In Romans 8:29, Paul says that those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son. In Romans 11:2, he says that God has not rejected the Jewish pe...
A great example is when Jesus went to the garden of Gethsemane with his disciples the night before his crucifixion (an unjust punishment for the sin of others). And he said to his disciples, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” Matt 26:36 ...
by Roman standards. Tiberius’ edict was the official Roman position throughout Jesus’ earthly ministry. Around the time that Jesus endured a Roman crucifixion for his beliefs, Tiberius rescinded the policy[vi], (31 or 32 AD.) Tacitus reports that Tiberius was 78 years old when he was ...
Jesus of Nazareth was crucified, discredited as a common criminal. But his Alessandro Magnasco - 'The Raising of Lazarus' disciples continued his message. Within months of his crucifixion, Jesus’ Apostles were threatened and beaten by the prevailing Jewish Authorities, and yet they would not ceas...
Matthew 26:36-46: He was upset at the difficulty of the crucifixion. Luke 17:1-3: He was angered at the thought of children being led to sin. John 7:12-15: He rejoiced at the idea of the Holy Spirit being with the disciples. John 11: He wept when Lazarus...
“Take up Our Cross”, as Peter had forgotten to put the matters of God before himself. Peter had to understand that the worldly desire of learning under His Master for many years or living a victorious life against the Romans was not the edict from up high. He had to lay down his ...