The Crucifixion

Question 1

What is the Crucificixion

Answer 1

Roman execution method. Refers to Jesus being executed by being nailed to a cross.

Question 2

How does the crucifixion influence Christians?

Answer 2

• a christian may sacrifice their life to save others, because Jesus did
• it could influence them to sing hymns to remember his crucifixion because it is important to remember his sacrifice
• could influence them to worship more because it shows how loving God is that he gave his ‘only begotten son’ through pain and suffering to save others. - shows God is worthy of all praise

Question 3

Why did Jesus have to die?

Answer 3

By dying Jesus saved humans from sin, so he achieved salvation for humans. This meant that their sins were forgiven and their relationship with God restored (atonement).

Question 4

What was the significance of Jesus’ death?

Answer 4

Jesus’ death means that humans can have eternal life with God after their death as Jesus’ death means their sins can be forgiven.

Question 5

What is the impact of the crucifixion on Christians?

Answer 5

-Christians will try to avoid sinning.
-They believe God understands their suffering as he suffered through Jesus’ crucifixion and death
-They believe in Heaven, been achieved through Jesus’ death
-God showed his love for humans so they will try to love God and other people, “love thy neighbour as you love yourself”
-Christians will ask for forgiveness of their sins so they can forgive themselves and others.