Cross or a Crucifix? (Baptists and Catholics)
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- Cross or a crucifix? Do Catholics serve a risen Jesus or keep Jesus nailed to a cross? Answering anti-Catholic arguments. ***Like, share, and subscribe. ***Follow on social media below.
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My father after seeing my numerous crosses and crucifixes around the house asked me why I had them . I told him I just never wanted to forget what Jesus had done for me. That seemed to satisfy him.
Sounds like a good answer! :)
The cross itself is just a cross. What makes the cross an instrument of salvation for humanity from sin and death is Jesus nailed onto this cross.
Cross + Jesus = Heroic act that saves humanity forever.
"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." (Matthew 11:28-30)
When I wear a crucifix...I'm showing everybody what Jesus did for us!
Amen!
Amen
Amen!
So you have a dead body around your neck?
@@danielsvision Are you "thinking" about a 'Midget Body' or are you lacking any imagination?
✝️ Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Hallelujah. Amen.
"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age." (Matthew 28:19-20)
The Cross WITHOUT Jesus Christ is USELESS.
I have a cross without Jesus, I have a cross with Him nailed to it (as in dead) AND I have a crucifix that has Jesus risen.
Nice! I like that. All bases covered. :)
Good idea
I go to a Baptist Church and I think crucifixes should be in churches to remember the ultimate sacrifice of Christ.
Glad to hear it. 👍
as a Baptist I agree
That's a question only a heretic could come up with. Why would I want to just look at the instrument of his death instead of him on it? With him on it I am reminded of his sacrifice he made. Also a crucifix has the sign King of the Jews on it as well. Otherwise you just have a Roman instrument of death.
Good point. You have only an instrument of death that thousands were killed on by the Greeks and Romans. 2000 Spartans, for example, were crucified on the Appian Way of Rome alone. And thousands more were too I am sure.
Great job, Bryan! Keep up the good work! Ave Maria.
I LOVE Holy reminders
The cross alone was symbolized as a symbol of punishment for wrong doing at that time and crime but having Jesus on it is a reminder of his sacrifice to help people and injustice that was also done to many innocents that die on that cross
I don't think it matters though as long as we're reminded of Jesus and His love for us
People: should we build statue of Jesus or build a large cross?
Catholics: is it too much to ask for both?
got to love those flaming KKK crosses
@@teambible7803 yeah.. Instruments of torture.
Catholics just can’t get past keeping Jesus on that cruel cross. By symbolising the crucifixion you are taking away from the miracle of miracles, He is alive, therefore we can inherit life through the sacrifice he made for our sin. He is risen ! Hallelujah.
Clearly you didn't watch the video and are sadly just giving an ignorant comment.
I would like a explanation about why some protestants insists that the bible says no one in in heaven yet, even with scripture to prove the good thief and Elijah ,Enoch, the saint and blessed Mother are all there ,they adamantly deny it. Did the sacrifice of JESUS Not reopen the gates of heaven?
Louise Williams I think that is a good question to ask them. And any Protestant who actually believes that can comment here. Though I would imagine that most Protestants don't believe this. Only some denominations. Especially since the Bible teaches the exact opposite. That people are in heaven.
Catholic Bryan well actually that is the reason I asked you I have had some very spirited discussion on this very subject . with me giving them scripture to show them that there are people in heaven. They deny it and start trying to prove how stupid I am.
@@louisewilliams8904 Haha. Yes, that sounds about right. Instead of seeing the plain facts, they just insult you. Ad hominem attacks. It reveals that many people simply have been misguided and misled. However, converting people and saving souls is always a slow process. We plant seeds and we pray that god water those seeds and open their eyes at a later date. Make no mistake, they will remember the things that your said and the Scriptures you gave. Hopefully, if they are intellectually honest, and aided by our prayers, they will come back to the truth someday. Keep evangelizing! Keep spreading the truth!
No one is in Heaven yet? What about Elijah and Enoch?
thedarkazrael I Know ! ! Some people need to not only read the bible but use common sense. I had this man deny every bit of scripture I gave him and then declared that every man becomes angels
There's a lot of ignorance regarding the cross and crucifix among many Christians. The truth is both of them are healthy symbols of faith, for they both tell the same story. The cross (and crucifix) aren't exclusive to particular denominations, but they are instead religious pieces used by all types of Christians who believe Jesus died on the cross for their sins and that he's the Son of God.
Amen! Thank You, I have both in my home!
I favor the Crucifix
because crucifixes is very very very unique The sanctified justified purified Cross
We have both...Rene is Catholic and I am a Methodist. I have no problem with either one, but this is a GREAT explanation
Thanks Rick. God bless you guys! :)
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." (John 3:16)
I have both and love both. I grew up with both so it doesn't phase me, but having to explain it to someone that doesn't understand? Wouldn't have been able to a few years ago, but now I know and you really drove home the point.
Same here, I have both.
Love Bryan's explanation in this video 👍🏼
i am a Baptist. and I have a crucifix and a cross
Awesome!
I really don’t get why this is such a dispute amongst Christians, especially Protestants who berate Catholics for wearing a crucifix. It makes no sense. Some even downright claim it’s idolatry but I feel like Protestants use that word far to much and do not understand the necessary context. The main purpose behind that commandment was obviously not to worship other gods. The use of idols was a representation of how most people worshipped other gods at the time. God did not prohibit the use of images, icons, or representations of things. If that were the case a person should not have any photos or pictures hung up around their house. His command about not creating images of anything of the heavens was only put in place during that time because he had not revealed himself yet to the world. With his incarceration as Jesus he gave the world a physical manifestation of God. So no, it is not wrong to have images of Christ in your home. As long as you don’t worship the image itself, but rather what it represents then it’s fine.
Its only wrong when Pagans do it ...right? Smh
Jesus on the cross= Love. His love for us saves us. And I love him so therefore I have a crucifix, and I am proudly Catholic.
Both ..and i wear both
Hey @Catholic Bryan another great video. I have a crucifix and always grew up with one as well. Question for you, what is your opinion on the crucifix with an image of Christ resurrected? By that I mean an image of Christ not exactly nailed to the cross. It almost looks like he's ascending or resurrecting from the tomb. I am curious as to what your thoughts are on that image that is pretty popular in churches.
Hey Drew, good question. I personally think it's fine, and another representation of another facet of Christ's life. Obviously, I think the traditional crucifix holds a primary place of importance, but I don't think the other ones are bad to have as well. Hope that helps. God bless brother!
Christ on the cross,,,,,,,is the "Price of our Salvation".
Jesus's sacrifice was and remains PROFOUND! We, as Catholics never ever want to forget this...THE CRUCIFIED CHRIST..DIED FOR ME..AND YOU AND ALL OF US!
Of COURSE He is RISEN..otherwise Christianity wouldn't exist.
Amen
I like the idea of a crucifix over a plain cross, and I am not Catholic, but it makes more sense to me
excellent explanation thank you....
Great example!
Thank you, now I know what to do next time I get harassed by a Christian.
Catholics are the original Christians
These baptist can be very hostile so be careful
Hi Bryan tnx for the explanation, for others to know more of our Faith, the Catholic Faith. BTW, I also used the same answers as you did to the same question from some of my Non-Catholic friends, but I also add some like this: Non Catholics used the Plain Cross, but how do you know for sure that it's the cross that Jesus was crucified? For all you know it might be one the crosses of one of the thieves, or maybe one of those thousands crucified by the Romans. From that time on they never bother to question my Crucifix dangling from my necklace. Tnx. Godspeed.
Awesome! Thanks for sharing!! God bless you. :)
Everytime I look at it, it indeed is a reminder of what he did for us, for me. It definitely makes me second guess before I make the wrong decision. It makes me think that he didnt every deny what he was so we can believe in his word. Many of us in that same position would of said, you know what I'm not God just so I wouldn't be killed in such a way, but all my credibility would of gone out the window. That's why Jesus Chris has the most followers till this day in this whole world. Bless those who didnt see me and believed than those who saw me and doubted me.
Im surprised they make such a deal of it. Corss with Jesus, without, doesn't seem so consequential as they are all meant to be symbols. That does sound like a baptist argument though.
I say a crucifix is ok, I personally don't care for them made out of bling
I can understand that. They have so many different kinds. I personally like a gory one which shows what He really wen through for us.
we use both in our home! great video man!
Amen
i have both i agree with both no misconception the catholic crucifixion is a rememberance when he die for our sins and the christian cross is said when he was already risen from the tomb catholic church is historical
Thank you so much for this video, protestants brothers read this Gal.3:1ss. God bless you for defense JESUS 's Church Doctrine.
I have both the crucifix Jesus nailed to the Cross and I have crosses without the Sinless Lord
So, we can have both.
Good video
Even as a Protestant I always preferred Crucifixes as a reminder not to sin. I since have a Crucifix over my home prayer altar/shrine & a Risen Crucifix over my bed lol. Protestantism is so bland & modernist. No art, no aesthetics, no beauty. Aesthetic evangelization helped me come home to Rome. The Church on Earth must be identifiable. You’re lucky if you even see a cross on the stage (notice I didn’t say Altar cuz nothing is being sacrificed) in most modernized non-denominational “Churches”. The Risen Crucifix ends the debate. Crucifix it is!
Well said. Thanks for the comment.
Both.
You also sacrifice him every Mass service. The priest beckons heaven to convert the wine and bread into the actual body and blood of Christ. Is he also risen here? No.
cross without Christ could be any cross like the cross of the bad thief, the cross of an unknown criminal, etc.
Amen! Jesus paid the price for the sins of humanity on the cross, but it is personal because he did it for me! I have both crucifix and cross!
Absolutely BOTH
I have a bajillion crucifixes actually. One in every room and then all the ones on rosaries!!!
What’s the song?
It depends.
If you look at the top of any Catholic church you’ll see a bare cross with no corpus* on it. Why? We know we serve a risen Lord and at the highest point on a church His cross can be seen without His body upon it as we know He is in heaven.
Inside the Catholic Church you’ll find an altar and near the altar will be a crucifix. Here we find the body of Christ on the cross reminding us of His once for all sacrifice and Who we are receiving in the Eucharist.
*Corpus - “Body” in Latin for those of you in Rio Linda
We don’t wanna see Christ on the cross we is already in heaven he is alive in heaven NOT DEAD and Catholics worship idols
Hey friend. There are many problems with your comment. #1. Catholics don't worship idols. #2. Jesus is on the cross to remind us of his death and his love for us. #3. The cross was a Roman torture device. Many people died on crosses. It's a generic device. But with Jesus on there, it makes it a Christian symbol. #4. Catholics have crucifixes and crosses that are empty. One symbolizes Christ's love for us on the cross, the other symbolizes his power and resurrection. #5. Just because Catholics have crucifixes doesn't mean he is still dead. It's just a symbol. Paul in the Bible says that we preach Christ _crucified._ So, do Catholics. Because that's where our salvation comes from.
I have an empty cross and a crucifix (or more specifically a rosary crucifix).
AMEN!!!!!
We have 4 crucifixes in our house, only one cross.
Just a cross, thank you ❤
"A sign which will be contracted"
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Nice Video! Thanks! I have an empty cross..
I glorify torture🕊✝️
I only have crosses in my rosary
I argue new King James Version people A lot it’s hard I’m nobody just a believer trying to fight my cause and beliefs I need more knowledge
The King James version cult is difficult to discuss with just because of who the people are. The are very in your face, they don't listen well or at all, and they'not really open. Keep learning and studying your faith. Keep learning their arguments and how to answer them. And most of all pray for them.
So which one is best for casting out demons?
Exorcist use a crucifix. But it's the prayer and the faith of The Exorcist that cast out demons.
@@CatholicTruthOfficial Primarily it is the power of God that does it- 3 in 1.
I have both of it. The crucifix and the cross.
If one does not believe that Jesus Christ, true Son of God, died on the cross and rose again, that person is not a Christian.
*Simply as.*
Arguement over preferred symbols, on all sides, is missing the forest for the trees.
Nonetheless thanks for the video. It's important we understand each other
I have cross alone. I'm a Baptist
I have crucifixes on my prayer corner and over the doorways, in my home.
Second commandment, thou shall not take unto thee any graven images!
You only quoted the first half of the sentence and not the second half which is the context. This is the problem with Protestants cherry-picking things out of context. Just five chapters later God had statues made period two huge statues on the Ark of the covenant.
I have crucifixes in every room... well except the bathroom. Should probably put one there too.
I have one in the bathroom too :)
@@CatholicTruthOfficial disgustaaang! In the bathroom?
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i have both cruxifixion is to rememberance jesus died on the cross for us and the cross is he is risen already catholic and christian don't worship the cross or crucifix is a symbol of faith
It's a matter of choice if you want whare a cross or crucifix it up to you .no law against it.
The protestant cross doesn't have Jesus on it because they don't believe he died for the sins of the earth.
Otherwise death would have stopped existing.
Instead they believe god choses who he saves ahead of time. And most of them he choses not to.
He made em just to hate em
Catholics have Jesus on the cross because they don't believe in the resurrection.
See how it works? 😊
Exodus 20
Ex. 25
Crucifix
If that’s a true story then yes
It's a true story. :)
Typical southern Baptists judging catholics
Is it a sin if I found pleasure in seeing a Crucifix?
Why would it be?
@@CatholicTruthOfficial I don't know but I kinda like it when our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is crucified to a Cross.
I like seeing that too because it reminds me of his love for me.
But you must also remember, the crucifixion of Christ itself can't save you, it's the crucifixion and the resurrection that saves you. If Christ died but never rose again, then there would be no salvation. That why christianity is centered around that 1 specific thing...
The Resurrection.
The bible says that if Christ never risen from the dead, then all the preaching would be in vain and making all of it null and void.
It's focused on the cross and the resurrection. It's not either-or. It's both, and. Without his body and blood, we would not be saved, and it's his body and blood that accounts for our sins and conquered death. That's why Saint Paul in the book of Corinthians doesn't say that we preach Christ risen, he says we preach Christ crucified. So let's not pit these against each other. They go hand-in-hand.
well because your stuck in a works based religion where your never actually redeemed. The council of Trent states if you believe your saved by faith alone without works then your cursed! even in death your not truly saved (your belief in purgatory). You even try and have mary save you , you even ask priest and dead saints to ask jesus to redeem you. A cross without jesus on it would confuse your whole belief system. You need to see a symbol of jesus to believe but Jesus told Thomas blessed are those who believe and not see. Faith alone brothers -
And what religion might you be? What is your denomination and why is it the correct one?
That is absolute nonsense. MY FAITH is not works based and I am most definitely redeemed.You really are clutching at straws.In James 2.24 we read that one is justified by works and not by faith alone.And in Galatians 5.6 My faith works through love.No where are we justified by faith ALONE....
Saints are not dead either and we dont try to get Mary to save us.You are so ridiculously ignorant making statements without foundation. You mention the Council of Trent yet ramble on with nonsense.Blatant ignorance
@@lorenzobianchini4415 I call those the demonic ramblings of Protestants. I get them in reply when I successfully refute their heresies, particularly their disgusting Nestorian views of the BVM.
St Paul didn't have a crucifix or a cross around his neck. It's not biblical at all it's a symbolic and man made.
St Paul also didn't drive a car. That's also man-made. Not biblical. Are they evil? But we agree with what you said, that the cross is symbolic. That's exactly what it's supposed to be. A symbol of Christ's love for us and what he did out of love for us.
@@CatholicTruthOfficial Yeshua isn't on the cross anymore He defeated death and is risen, why keep him up there? What did the angelic men at the tomb say to Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James? "Why do you look for the living amongst the dead? His suffering has long been completed why symbolise God the Son still suffering?
@user-ow4tn9zs7wst Paul most definitely had the Torah and sacred scriptures... He constantly was making reference in his writings and teachings, of course the Bible hadn't been compiled at that time, circular reasoning is what your using mate.
I wear a crucifix gold pendant on a figaro chain every day.
I’m a born and raised catholic but I always (messily) remove Jesus from my crosses if he’s there because I don’t like seeing him there. It makes me feel totally sick. I mean, it’s a cross, it’s like, if he was drowned for 6 weeks would we want to see his bloated distorted corpse forever more or focus on the message. The message that he died for our sins so we can go to heaven doesn’t really count if you’re divorced or gay so my whole family are doomed anyway. I think the message is softer and more gentle. It is about kindness, but the image of the crucifix, I suspect, is a fearsome message from part of the old church.
Thank you for the comment. However my friend, we do not get to decide what Jesus's message means or try to soften it to make us feel more comfortable. Jesus never softened anything He said. Ever. The comfortable Gospel is a false Gospel. With that being said, people who are divorced are not necessarily doomed. Nor are "gay" people. Of course, God doesn't want divorce, but sometimes circumstances necessitate it. The prohibition in the Bible is against _remarriage._ One may get divorced but not remarried. That was the reading in church today, that those who remarry commit adultery.
Being gay is not a sin. Most homosexual people did not choose it and cannot help it. Living the sexual gay lifestyle makes it sinful, but someone could live chastely for Christ and they will go to heaven. There are many homosexual Catholics who live chastely and follow God's commands. And there are many heterosexuals who don't follow God's commands.
The message of the crucifix is love, that even though we are all sinners, Christ died for us to forgive us if we follow Him and to set us free. Thousands of people died on crosses. The cross is just a torture device. But a cross with Christ on it shows something much more, the love of God. It sounds like you might have to work out some personal issues you have between you and God. I will pray for you in this. May God bless you,.
Catholic Truth yes please, it would be great if you could pray for me thanks. I’ve been living chastely for years because I’ve been so distraught with family medical issues, my life has been on hold for so long. I’d like to think I will one day have a loving caring relationship of my own again since it’s been a quietly lonely road for quite a while. I’m lucky I am good friends with my folks, but they won’t be here forever and I’d like to think I deserve the same happiness and tenderness in my later years that any man or woman would hope for in the same circumstances.
People were crucified nude.
Crucifix are inaccurate.
Anyway...
Matthew 26:27 ESV -
And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, Drink of it, all of you,
Your church requires you to disobey Jesus.
For nearly 500 years the cup has been withheld from lowly non-priests in the Catholic Church. This is not a trivial doctrinal disagreement. Jesus made it clear when speaking to his disciples in John chapter 6 that if you do not obey and eat and drink than you have no life in you. And you will not be raised up on the last day.
Flee this anti-church like you would flee the Antichrist.
@Nick
In this response my opponent acknowledges that during the weekly Mass he watches from a distance while the priest drinks the blood which Jesus commanded us to drink.
Jesus was abundantly clear that all christians are equal in value and are to be treated equally.
He cooperates with the perverse hierarchy which directly implies that the lowly non-priests are less than the priests.
Matthew 23:8-12 ESV -
But you are not to be called rabbi, for you have one teacher, and you are all brothers. And call no man your father on earth, for you have one Father, who is in heaven. Neither be called instructors, for you have one instructor, the Christ. The greatest among you shall be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.
Again, flee the anti-church, there is no context where one Christian should drink and the other should watch.
Christians are to be brothers.
I will add this as well.
Scripture does **not** teach the idea that we need to send anyone for us to the throne of God to ask for grace or mercy, anyone including Mary. On the contrary, we are warmly invited to approach God's throne.
Hebrews 4:14-16 ESV -
*Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.*
Catholics are no match for a simple reading of scripture.
@@yourfriendlyneighborhoodin1559you mean your butchering of scripture.
an empty cross for an empty faith
You are a very angry Catholic. I pray for you
Passionate yet, not angry. Sorry you think so, but I will definitely take the prayers! Thank you! :)
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