MurphtheSurf
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Where in the Bible does it say to use the cross as a symbol for Christianity?
It doesn't. And the Bible has counsel about such things though.
Exodus 20:4
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Where in the Bible does it say to use the cross as a symbol for Christianity?
It's the same verse as the one where it says that everything in Christianity has to be written in the Bible.Where in the Bible does it say to use the “cross” as a symbol for Christianity?
It's the same verse as the one where it says that everything in Christianity has to be written in the Bible.
Where in the Bible does it say to use the “cross” as a symbol for Christianity?
Good point. I forgot about that verse; it seems very apropos.I missed that one. I was under the misapprehension that Jesus said "take up your cross and follow me." I will grant that the Bible provides a portion of following Jesus but do not consider it the whole.
where in the Bible does it say that every detail of our life of faith must be found in the Bible?Where in the Bible does it say to use the cross as a symbol for Christianity?
What thoughts have you communicated thus far in this thread?You insult those that dear think and communicate their thoughts.
No, you don't.It does not sound Christian to me.
You sound like you don't need God. You already have yourself!
Matthew 10:38Where in the Bible does it say to use the cross as a symbol for Christianity?
:yes: love it!!!!!!where in the Bible does it say that every detail of our life of faith must be found in the Bible?
Of course, you're conveniently forgetting that the OT writers know nothing of the cross, so your "counsel" is completely moot.It doesn't. And the Bible has counsel about such things though.
Exodus 20:4
Of course, you're conveniently forgetting that the OT writers know nothing of the cross, so your "counsel" is completely moot.
Many Xians read them that way, but they do so through the lens of hindsight, having already been informed by the passion narratives in the NT. If one reads the OT without that lens, one does not see the cross at all.:no:Beg to differ with you...I think they did...Psalms 22:16 and Isaiah 53:12 hints at it. Of course, someone may argue the interpretation. Some old manuscripts say it somewhat differently. No where in the Torah do the Hebrew words mean anything remotely resembling "pierce".
Dang...I've just argued myself out of my point I started with...oh, well...have a blessed day!!!
It's bout time we start carrying our own cross...don't you think so?Where in the Bible does it say to use the cross as a symbol for Christianity?
Except that an idol is defined as a man-made object that has deific power in and of itself. The cross isn't that sort of object.I checked MurphtheSurf citation
Exodus 20:4 (New International Version)
4 "You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below.
and it appears to be self explanatory
Except that an idol is defined as a man-made object that has deific power in and of itself. The cross isn't that sort of object.
Not really.I hope this helps.
Yeah, well, the ancient Hebrews didn't have the ARD or the Oxford Dictionary. Their definition of what constituted an idol is obviously different from ours.The first definition of idol in ARD dictionary is An image or representation of anything. The second definition is An image of a divinity; a representation or symbol of a deity or any other being or thing, made or used as an object of worship.
The Oxford English Dictionary says:
idol (idol)
Pronunciation:/ˈʌɪd(əl/
noun
· an image or representation of a god used as an object of worship
· a person or thing that is greatly admired, loved, or revered:a soccer idol
Origin:
Middle English: from Old French idole, from Latin idolum 'image, form' (used in ecclesiastical Latin in the sense 'idol'), from Greek eidōlon, from eidos 'form, shape'
I hope this helps.
Please share your knowledge and let us know from where you get your definition.Yeah, well, the ancient Hebrews didn't have the ARD or the Oxford Dictionary. Their definition of what constituted an idol is obviously different from ours.