Bible Verses About "What Is the Meaning of the Cross"
The cross is where God's justice and mercy met — Christ bore the penalty for human sin, satisfying divine wrath and offering free salvation to all who believe.
The cross is where God's justice and mercy met — Christ bore the penalty for human sin, satisfying divine wrath and offering free salvation to all who believe.
"The preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God." — 1 Corinthians 1:18 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is the Meaning of the Cross?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"The preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God."
"God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ."
"Having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it."
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Cross (σταυρός (Stauros))
The instrument of Christ's death; symbol of atonement and self-denial
Cross (Stauros) (σταυρός (stauros))
The instrument of execution — the place where Christ bore sin and death was defeated.
Strong's G4716 — Cross (Stauros)
σταυρός (stauros) • The instrument of execution — the place where Christ bore sin and death was defeated.
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