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so why do the Catholics still have Jesus on the cross? when he has resurrected sitting on the right hand of GOD
Priest killed after crucifix falls on him during livestreamed Mass
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so why do the Catholics still have Jesus on the cross? when he has resurrected sitting on the right hand of GOD
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This is a tragic death, and we should certainly have compassion for his family. But it also raises an important question about religious practices that are not taught in Scripture.
Jesus Christ is not hanging on a cross. He died for our sins, was buried, rose again on the third day, and is now seated at the right hand of God.
Hebrews 10:12 says, "But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God."
The Bible never instructs Christians to make images of Jesus hanging on a cross or to use such images as objects of religious devotion. Instead, Scripture warns against making religious images and bowing before them (Exodus 20:4-5).
Jesus told us how to remember His death. In 1 Corinthians 11:24-26, we are instructed to remember Him through the Lord's Supper and proclaim His death until He comes. He never commanded us to make a crucifix.
And consider what Jesus said in Revelation 1:18: "I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen."
The problem with Catholicism goes much deeper than a crucifix. Whenever religious traditions are introduced as doctrines or required practices without biblical authority, we need to examine them against God's Word.
Jesus warned in Mark 7:7, "Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men."
Our faith must rest in the finished work of Jesus Christ, not religious objects, ceremonies, or traditions.
And while this priest's death was tragic, we should not assume it was God's judgment. Scripture does not tell us that. What we can say is that every one of us must be ready to meet the Lord.
Christ is risen, His sacrifice is finished, and He lives forevermore. That is the Savior Scripture calls us to worship.
Jesus Christ is not hanging on a cross. He died for our sins, was buried, rose again on the third day, and is now seated at the right hand of God.
Hebrews 10:12 says, "But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God."
The Bible never instructs Christians to make images of Jesus hanging on a cross or to use such images as objects of religious devotion. Instead, Scripture warns against making religious images and bowing before them (Exodus 20:4-5).
Jesus told us how to remember His death. In 1 Corinthians 11:24-26, we are instructed to remember Him through the Lord's Supper and proclaim His death until He comes. He never commanded us to make a crucifix.
And consider what Jesus said in Revelation 1:18: "I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen."
The problem with Catholicism goes much deeper than a crucifix. Whenever religious traditions are introduced as doctrines or required practices without biblical authority, we need to examine them against God's Word.
Jesus warned in Mark 7:7, "Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men."
Our faith must rest in the finished work of Jesus Christ, not religious objects, ceremonies, or traditions.
And while this priest's death was tragic, we should not assume it was God's judgment. Scripture does not tell us that. What we can say is that every one of us must be ready to meet the Lord.
Christ is risen, His sacrifice is finished, and He lives forevermore. That is the Savior Scripture calls us to worship.
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i hit on that couple weeks ago the one word i do not like is religion or religious . i also realize that in James there is pure and undefined religion and vain religion .far to many use religion over relationship a person can be religious but still lost .
i have family that is catholic and all they know is catholic and catholic rituals pray to Mary pay some one pray them out of purgatory . even our nation leaders have some form of religion... many folks likes to wear a cross necklace . yet has no clue what the cross stands for . nor our duty to take up our cross deny ourself .
i see so many that are blinded by the god of this world. reason i can see is i once was blinded by him
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By Grace,
Thank you or your comment ... I have always wondered about that too!?
This is something that has never felt comfortable with me, and I have never been able to own a crucifix because I do not like to see Christ on that cross ... I see him as very much ALIVE and well ... yes, he arose and walked amongst the people, and now sits at the right hand of the Father.
It is as though the catholic religion has made Jesus "dead" to the world (that is Jesus on the cross, full stop)?
Personally I do not feel comfortable with a 'pope" which is supposed to be ordained by God?
As a teenager my catholic friend wanted me to convert, so I went to one session of "catechism" (I think it was?) and felt so uncomfortable, that I never returned.
I have always wondered where in Scripture does Mary Mother of Jesus get such reverence; so much so that she is prayed to and she sends "apparitions". To me praying the "rosary" is meaningless and repetitive, much like reciting the Lord's Prayer, without any emotions or meaning, just a "thing to do"
It is not for me, and never has been ... this was and still is just a "gut feeling" or how my brain interprets what this religion is about. However, perhaps there is more to this ...
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