The Cross

The Cross is the heart of the Christian faith, the place where Jesus offered his life out of love to reconcile us to God. What looked like defeat became the supreme victory over sin and death. This theme invites us to find in the cross not despair but the depth of God's love and the way to true life.

• Also known as: Cross, Way of the Cross, Crucifixion, Holy Cross
• Role: Theme of Christ's saving sacrifice
• Key Scripture: John 19:17-30, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Galatians 6:14

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