Crucifixion

There are many interpretations of this scripture. The author, Mark Batterson (Batterson), gives an interesting and comedic interpretation of it. Batterson’s analysis states the bottle was representative of several things such as her past guilt and future hope, professional identity and financial security, a token of her profession of faith and her most prized possession. The pouring of the oil bottle was representative of what once kept her in sin was now going to release and free her. The…

Explain two foundational beliefs or values of Christianity (Hint: Explore the Beatitudes). One foundational belief of Christianity refers to the sacrifice and crucifixion of Jesus Christ. At the time of his existence from 4 BC, he was believed to be the Son of God, a Messiah (saviour) sent from heaven to save all humanity. His crucifixion was seen as a sacrifice that in exchange amended all the sins made by humans. Work, n.d. -. The Beatitudes are found in the New Testament, following the…

past, as well as what is to occur in the future. Jesus views his crucifixion is triumphant—the end of his earthly life is the way it is supposed to be, glorified. In Mark Jesus gives his life as ransom and although he knows this is what he must do he seems somewhat reluctant. In John’s gospel Pilate is less willing to crucify Jesus and in fact tries to return him to the high priests three times before being coerced in to the crucifixion of Jesus. Jesus’ crime in John’s gospel is claiming that…

nearby and on the same day, it also highlights the Christian understanding that Jesus was born in a specific moment in time on earth as simultaneously fully human and fully divine. Although he is the son of God, he walks among man, and, after his crucifixion, has to experience hell for three days before being resurrected, thus emphasizing his…

Jesus Christ is the I AM, eternal, ridged, unchanging, and constant Word made flesh. He can never not be who He is, yet through different eyes, different perceptions of Him exist. To the believer He is Savior and King, but to the skeptic He was just a Jewish man who was crucified. To some religions, He was a good Teacher, and to others He didn’t even exist. In the poem The Dream of the Rood, a perception is described that comes from a unique source, that of the cross Christ was crucified upon.…

(Lewis 78, 46) ‘Ed’ did not deserve to be forgiven or accepted into Aslan’s army, though Aslan loved him so much that he traded his own life for the young boy’s. Edmund is symbolic of the sinners and faithless in the Bible, who called for Jesus’ Crucifixion. Aslan’s sacrifice for Edmund shows Aslan's great forgiveness of his treachery, just as Jesus had said on the Cross “forgive them,” begging God to pardon those who had betrayed and scorned him. (Luke 23:34) Jesus, who had done no wrong,…

closed state and the first open state of Matthias Grunewald’s Isenheim Altarpiece are apparent with one look. According to the textbook, the closed state showed a gruesome take on the Crucifixion, Grunewald’s inspiration for the horrific panel was from the St. Bridget of Sweden, whose work described the Crucifixion unlike it had been described before (Stokstad 685). On the other hand, the first opening illustrates vivid colors, joyous biblical events, and many different focuses. According to…

himself as bloodied and battered walking through a crowd of hecklers as he wears a thorny crown and carries a cross. Nas’ portrayal mirrors the crucifixion of Jesus. The video was so controversial at the time that some Youtube versions even had to have disclaimers. Nas uses this imagery to bring to light that Jesus’ crucifixion mirrors his own crucifixion in the world of media and haters. Nevertheless, Nas is thankful for his haters because that means “God has given him enough conviction and…

the uniqueness of the Passion narrative through ordinary themes that run through human nature, literature, and religious practice. Girard’s version of a Christus Victor focuses on the lessons learned by the Christian faith in the aftermath of the crucifixion. In his book, I See Satan Fall Like Lighting, he first expands his reasoning for mimetic desire based upon his readings of Christian scripture, archaic religious traditions, and historical events. Girard then takes the themes that defined…

God has shown great mercy over the centuries to those who mock Him and blaspheme. For reasons historians and theologians can only speculate about, however, there are times and instances He chooses to address blasphemy in a dramatic way. Man’s pride can lead down a dark path that can end in conflict with a sovereign God and His judgement against that pride. One such case was Herod Agrippa I. Herod Agrippa I of Acts chapter 12 was the last of the Herodian dynasty to rule with the title of…