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{{opinions}} ==Main article== The [[Christian ]] '''cross ''' is a familiar religious symbol of Christianity. Its significance lies in the belief that [[Jesus Christ ]] was executed by crucifixion - death by nailing to a cross. To Christians , the Cross cross represents what our sin has done, and yet [[God]]'s great [[love ]] and [[mercy ]] towards us.
{{Infobox_Contents |topic_name = Cross[[Image:Simple_cross.jpg|thumb|90px75px|center|The traditional form of the Christian cross, known as the (Latin cross)]]|''Synopsis:'' The Christian cross is a familiar religious symbol of Christianity. Its significance lies in the belief that Jesus Christ was executed by crucifixion - death by nailing to a cross. To Christians the Cross represents what our sin has done, and yet God's great love and mercy towards us. __TOC__{{topics}}* subtopics = [[Death of Jesus]]
* [[Justification]]
* [[Sign of the Cross]]
* [[Religious clothing and symbols]]
* Books
** [[The Cross of Christ (book)|The Cross of Christ]] by [[John Stott]]
* Songs
** [[I Will Love You for the Cross (song)|I Will Love You for the Cross ]]|opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |}}
===History and Usage===
==Links==
* [http://www.bible-quran.com/book/jesus-death-cross/ Jesus' Death on the Cross and the Qur'an] {{stub}} {{returnto}} [[Christianity]] -> [[Jesus]] -> [[Death of Jesus]][[Category:Christian symbols]]
