Playlist: Jesus Christ, Hung on a Tree (topic)
Jesus Christ, the Bearer of Sin
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeAs God leads us through conversion, He challenges our concept of Him, sharpening our mental image of His character through the Scriptures. Sometimes, the Scriptures present difficult truths about Jesus Christ that are hard to accept, yet they reveal a significant part of His sacrifice. In the Messianic prophecy of Isaiah 53:4-6, …
The Origin of the Christian Cross
Commentary by Martin G. CollinsThe early Christians did not view the cross as a virtuous symbol, but rather as an accursed tree, a device of death and shame. Their faith rested in what was accomplished through Jesus Christ, not in the instrument of His death. The apostles preached about the One who hung and died on the tree, never considering a piece of wood …
Eden, The Garden, and The Two Trees (Part Three)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe crucifixion of Jesus Christ, described as being hung on a tree, carries profound symbolic weight in relation to the broader narrative of God's plan and the sacred geography of Jerusalem. Scriptures repeatedly refer to His crucifixion using the Greek word xylon , translated as "tree," as seen in Acts 5:30, Acts 10:39, Acts …
Syncretic Use of the Cross
Sermonette by Martin G. CollinsThe use of the cross as a symbol of Christianity did not occur until 300 years after the crucifixion, a practice derived from the pagan worship of Tammuz.
What Does it Mean to Take Up the Cross?
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeBearing our cross means our time on this earth is virtually finished, that we are willing to give up our lives, emulating the life of our Savior.
Azazel: Beginnings
Sermon by David C. GrabbeWhile there is a handful of common starting places for understanding the azazel, none of them has multiple witnesses of Scripture. We must begin elsewhere.
The Cursed Redeemer
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughHanging on a tree was designated the punishment for the worst kind of sin. Jesus was hung on a tree, having fulfilled the curse of the law for us.