The Cross Research Paper
The Cross
Is it Christian or Pagan?
Most people view the cross as a symbol of Christianity. But in direct contrast, the Bible never describes the device of Jesus’ execution, not allowing anyone to know its shape exactly. However, the Bible and multiple studies provide compelling evidence that Jesus died on a stake.
The word stauros, Greek in origin, is used most commonly when referring to the device used for Jesus’ death. The Bible uses the word xylon as a comparative word for stauros. Translating to stake or timber. The Companion Bible had this to say about it “There is nothing in the Greek of the New Testament even to imply two pieces of timber.” Even though many translations often translate this word “cross,” numerous scholars concur that it’s fundamental meaning is “stake.” According to ‘A Critical Lexicon and Concordance to the English and Greek New Testament, stauros′ “never means two pieces of wood joining each …show more content…
Well with a little research you will find that the bible has a lot to say on the matter. Furthermore these facts should be considered when asked the question “Should we use crosses or symbols in christian worship?”
Reviewing the verse 1 Corinthians 10:14 we can see that God rejects worship that uses images or symbols, including the cross. Christians did not use the cross in worship around the time when jesus died. It wasn’t until around 237 C.E when the first cross was seen being used.
In conclusion we can see that the use of a cross in worship has a pagan origin. Hundreds of years after the execution of Jesus, when the church had left from his teachings(Jesus), new church goers were enabled to keep their pagan symbols, the cross being one of them. The Cross not having Christian origins, not having been used with Jesus, also being shunned as idolatry in the Bible, and having no mention in the Bible itself, we can see it is
Is it Christian or Pagan?
Most people view the cross as a symbol of Christianity. But in direct contrast, the Bible never describes the device of Jesus’ execution, not allowing anyone to know its shape exactly. However, the Bible and multiple studies provide compelling evidence that Jesus died on a stake.
The word stauros, Greek in origin, is used most commonly when referring to the device used for Jesus’ death. The Bible uses the word xylon as a comparative word for stauros. Translating to stake or timber. The Companion Bible had this to say about it “There is nothing in the Greek of the New Testament even to imply two pieces of timber.” Even though many translations often translate this word “cross,” numerous scholars concur that it’s fundamental meaning is “stake.” According to ‘A Critical Lexicon and Concordance to the English and Greek New Testament, stauros′ “never means two pieces of wood joining each …show more content…
Well with a little research you will find that the bible has a lot to say on the matter. Furthermore these facts should be considered when asked the question “Should we use crosses or symbols in christian worship?”
Reviewing the verse 1 Corinthians 10:14 we can see that God rejects worship that uses images or symbols, including the cross. Christians did not use the cross in worship around the time when jesus died. It wasn’t until around 237 C.E when the first cross was seen being used.
In conclusion we can see that the use of a cross in worship has a pagan origin. Hundreds of years after the execution of Jesus, when the church had left from his teachings(Jesus), new church goers were enabled to keep their pagan symbols, the cross being one of them. The Cross not having Christian origins, not having been used with Jesus, also being shunned as idolatry in the Bible, and having no mention in the Bible itself, we can see it is