Cross of Jesus Christ

The death of Jesus Christ is of central importance to the Christian faith. Through Christ’s death, sinners are reconciled to God and to their fellow human beings. Paul summarises the gospel as “the message of the cross”.

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Jesus Christ foretold his death on the cross Mt 20:18–19 See also Mt 26:2; Jn 3:14–15; Jn 8:28; Jn 12:32–33; Jn 18:32 The facts of Jesus Christ’s death on the cross Carrying Jesus Christ’s cross Jn 19:17 See also Mt 27:32 Jesus Christ refused the comfort of wine, which would have lessened the pains of…