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Introduction

Jesus of Nazareth, known as the Christ, is the central figure of Christianity. His crucifixion is a pivotal event in Christian theology, symbolizing the atonement for humanity's sins and the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies. The crucifixion took place just outside Jerusalem, at a site known as Golgotha, which means "Place of the Skull" (Matthew 27:33).

Historical Context

The crucifixion of Jesus occurred during the Roman occupation of Judea, under the governance of Pontius Pilate. The Jewish religious leaders, feeling threatened by Jesus' teachings and growing following, sought his death. They accused him of blasphemy and handed him over to the Roman authorities, who charged him with claiming to be the King of the Jews (John 19:19).

The Crucifixion Event

The crucifixion is detailed in all four Gospels, each providing unique perspectives on the event. Jesus was scourged, mocked, and forced to carry his cross to Golgotha. There, he was nailed to the cross between two criminals. The Gospel of Luke records Jesus' words of forgiveness: "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing" (Luke 23:34).

As Jesus hung on the cross, darkness fell over the land from the sixth to the ninth hour. At the moment of his death, Jesus cried out, "It is finished" (John 19:30), signifying the completion of his redemptive work. The Gospel of Matthew notes that the earth shook, rocks split, and the temple veil was torn in two, symbolizing the new access to God made possible through Jesus' sacrifice (Matthew 27:51).

Theological Significance

The crucifixion of Jesus is central to Christian doctrine, representing the ultimate act of love and sacrifice. According to Christian belief, Jesus' death was necessary for the atonement of sin, fulfilling the prophecy of the Suffering Servant in Isaiah 53. The Apostle Paul emphasizes this in his epistle to the Romans: "But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8).

The crucifixion also marks the inauguration of the New Covenant, as foretold by the prophet Jeremiah (Jeremiah 31:31-34). Through Jesus' death and subsequent resurrection, believers are offered forgiveness and eternal life, a promise encapsulated in John 3:16: "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life" (John 3:16).

Conclusion

The crucifixion of Jesus, the Christ, remains a cornerstone of Christian faith, embodying the themes of sacrifice, redemption, and divine love. It is a profound event that continues to inspire and transform lives, offering hope and salvation to all who believe. The location just outside Jerusalem serves as a historical and spiritual landmark, reminding believers of the cost of their redemption and the depth of God's love for humanity.

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Matthew 27:35-56
And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and on my clothing did they cast lots.
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Mark 15:24-41
And when they had crucified him, they parted his garments, casting lots on them, what every man should take.
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Luke 23:33-49
And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left.
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John 19:18-30
Where they crucified him, and two other with him, on either side one, and Jesus in the middle.
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Whether Christ Suffered in a Suitable Place?
... as we read in the book of Jesus Ben Nave." But Jesus was to be crucified in the ... than
beside Adam's sepulchre, to make it manifest that Christ's cross was ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether christ suffered in a.htm

The King of Heaven at the Bar of Pilate.
... they cried,. "Barabbas!". "What shall I do with Jesus, which is called Christ?"
and all cried,. "Let him be crucified!". "Why, what ...
/.../lathbury/childs story of the bible/chapter xlii the king of.htm

On Our Lord's Passion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension
... A. Jesus Christ suffered a bloody sweat, a cruel ... was crowned with thorns, and was
crucified. ... to a little country place just outside Jerusalem, and separated ...
/.../kinkead/baltimore catechism no 4/lesson 8 on our lords.htm

Looking unto Jesus
... hoot him, and when even they that were crucified with him ... In the darkest night, looking
to Christ will clear the ... not as transient, will a look to Jesus prove. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 4 1858/looking unto jesus.htm

Practical Observations.
... the redemption that is in Christ Jesus;" "God was ... forced the Romans to crucify their
Christ, and though ... and their children were themselves crucified in myriads ...
/.../johnson/the new testament commentary vol iii john/practical observations 35.htm

An Attempt to Account for Jesus
... Christ, the Divine Christ, the crucified Christ, the ascended Christ, the indwelling
Christ, who will so ... With Jesus inside"they will be outside. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture b/an attempt to account for.htm

The Teacher Come from God and the Teacher from Jerusalem - Jesus ...
... dogma that before the commencement of His ministry Jesus had been ... term, curiously,
which is applied by the Jews to Christ as the Uplifted' or Crucified' One ...
/.../the life and times of jesus the messiah/chapter vi the teacher come.htm

Real Contact with Jesus. "And Jesus Said, Somebody Hath Touched Me ...
... in a single moment if you can but touch Christ crucified. ... not have touched Jesus;
and all this Jesus knows ... It is a consoling thought that Christ not only knows ...
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Christ's Musts
... door, and wishing ourselves outside, we may just as well be ... by the eternal life of
the crucified Saviour, that ... and that is to keep close to Jesus Christ and to ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture i/christs musts.htm

John 7:37-38. "Let any Man Come. "
... and show the dead; but none but Jesus can say ... There are still some people just like
the Jews, and ... To the Jews Christ crucified is still a stumbling-block, and ...
/.../chapter vii john 7 37-38 let.htm