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Houston Area, Near Houston Area, Near Texas PrisonTexas Prison

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Sin and God’s Law – Review…Sin and God’s Law – Review…Sin and God’s Law – Review…Sin and God’s Law – Review…

1.1. Where do we find a clear definition of sin?Where do we find a clear definition of sin?

1 John 3:41 John 3:4

2.2. How does Paul describe the law in Romans?How does Paul describe the law in Romans?

Spiritual, holy, perfect, just and good (Romans 7)Spiritual, holy, perfect, just and good (Romans 7)

3.3. What does David write about the law in Psalms 19?What does David write about the law in Psalms 19?

Law is perfect, converting the soul.Law is perfect, converting the soul.

4.4. What does James write about the law in the book of What does James write about the law in the book of James?James?

To keep the whole law and stumble on one point is to To keep the whole law and stumble on one point is to violate allviolate all

1.1. Where do we find a clear definition of sin?Where do we find a clear definition of sin?

1 John 3:41 John 3:4

2.2. How does Paul describe the law in Romans?How does Paul describe the law in Romans?

Spiritual, holy, perfect, just and good (Romans 7)Spiritual, holy, perfect, just and good (Romans 7)

3.3. What does David write about the law in Psalms 19?What does David write about the law in Psalms 19?

Law is perfect, converting the soul.Law is perfect, converting the soul.

4.4. What does James write about the law in the book of What does James write about the law in the book of James?James?

To keep the whole law and stumble on one point is to To keep the whole law and stumble on one point is to violate allviolate all



Sin and God’s Law – Review…Sin and God’s Law – Review…Sin and God’s Law – Review…Sin and God’s Law – Review…

5.5. Explain Matthew 5:17, especially the word “fulfill.”Explain Matthew 5:17, especially the word “fulfill.”

The word fulfill is “pleroo” in Greek and means to The word fulfill is “pleroo” in Greek and means to give full meaning.give full meaning.

6.6. What is the Old Covenant?What is the Old Covenant?

Covenant is from Hebrew “beryth” and means Covenant is from Hebrew “beryth” and means agreement. The old covenant was the old agreement agreement. The old covenant was the old agreement between God and Israel.between God and Israel.

7.7. What is the New Covenant?What is the New Covenant?

This is the new agreement which contains better This is the new agreement which contains better promises, but the same law.promises, but the same law.

5.5. Explain Matthew 5:17, especially the word “fulfill.”Explain Matthew 5:17, especially the word “fulfill.”

The word fulfill is “pleroo” in Greek and means to The word fulfill is “pleroo” in Greek and means to give full meaning.give full meaning.

6.6. What is the Old Covenant?What is the Old Covenant?

Covenant is from Hebrew “beryth” and means Covenant is from Hebrew “beryth” and means agreement. The old covenant was the old agreement agreement. The old covenant was the old agreement between God and Israel.between God and Israel.

7.7. What is the New Covenant?What is the New Covenant?

This is the new agreement which contains better This is the new agreement which contains better promises, but the same law.promises, but the same law.

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Fundamental Belief: The Fundamental Belief: The Sacrifice of Jesus ChristSacrifice of Jesus ChristFundamental Belief: The Fundamental Belief: The Sacrifice of Jesus ChristSacrifice of Jesus Christ

God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son so humans may have eternal life. In God’s perfect Son so humans may have eternal life. In God’s perfect righteousness, the penalty for our sins must be paid in righteousness, the penalty for our sins must be paid in full. After living a human life without sin, even though full. After living a human life without sin, even though

tempted in all points as we are, Jesus Christ, the Son of tempted in all points as we are, Jesus Christ, the Son of God, died as the perfect sacrifice for all the sins of God, died as the perfect sacrifice for all the sins of humanity. As God in the flesh and the Creator of all humanity. As God in the flesh and the Creator of all

humanity, His death makes it possible for each person humanity, His death makes it possible for each person and humanity as a whole to be forgiven of their sins, and humanity as a whole to be forgiven of their sins, released from the death penalty that comes upon all released from the death penalty that comes upon all

because of sin and reconciled to God the Father. This because of sin and reconciled to God the Father. This plan of salvation for mankind existed from the foundation plan of salvation for mankind existed from the foundation

of the world. of the world.

God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son so humans may have eternal life. In God’s perfect Son so humans may have eternal life. In God’s perfect righteousness, the penalty for our sins must be paid in righteousness, the penalty for our sins must be paid in full. After living a human life without sin, even though full. After living a human life without sin, even though

tempted in all points as we are, Jesus Christ, the Son of tempted in all points as we are, Jesus Christ, the Son of God, died as the perfect sacrifice for all the sins of God, died as the perfect sacrifice for all the sins of humanity. As God in the flesh and the Creator of all humanity. As God in the flesh and the Creator of all

humanity, His death makes it possible for each person humanity, His death makes it possible for each person and humanity as a whole to be forgiven of their sins, and humanity as a whole to be forgiven of their sins, released from the death penalty that comes upon all released from the death penalty that comes upon all

because of sin and reconciled to God the Father. This because of sin and reconciled to God the Father. This plan of salvation for mankind existed from the foundation plan of salvation for mankind existed from the foundation

of the world. of the world.



The Sacrifice of Jesus ChristThe Sacrifice of Jesus ChristThe Sacrifice of Jesus ChristThe Sacrifice of Jesus Christ

Nail driven through an ankle Nail driven through an ankle bone, discovered in Palestine.bone, discovered in Palestine.Nail driven through an ankle Nail driven through an ankle bone, discovered in Palestine.bone, discovered in Palestine.



““For God so loved the world For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”everlasting life.”

““For God so loved the world For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”everlasting life.”

John 3:16…John 3:16…John 3:16…John 3:16…



John 1:18John 1:18 “No one has seen God at any “No one has seen God at any time. The only time. The only begottenbegotten Son, who is in Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, He has the bosom of the Father, He has declared Him.”declared Him.”

John 1:18John 1:18 “No one has seen God at any “No one has seen God at any time. The only time. The only begottenbegotten Son, who is in Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, He has the bosom of the Father, He has declared Him.”declared Him.”

monogenou`"monogenou`" (monogenes)(monogenes)monogenou`"monogenou`" (monogenes)(monogenes)

““Single of its kind, only; to be one’s only son or Single of its kind, only; to be one’s only son or daughter” —Thayer’s Greek-English Lexicon of the daughter” —Thayer’s Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament.New Testament.

““Single of its kind, only; to be one’s only son or Single of its kind, only; to be one’s only son or daughter” —Thayer’s Greek-English Lexicon of the daughter” —Thayer’s Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament.New Testament.



Hebrews 4:15…Hebrews 4:15…Hebrews 4:15…Hebrews 4:15…

““For we do not have a High Priest who For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin.”tempted as we are, yet without sin.”

““For we do not have a High Priest who For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin.”tempted as we are, yet without sin.”



Hebrews 10:10…Hebrews 10:10…Hebrews 10:10…Hebrews 10:10…

““By that will we have been sanctified By that will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ Jesus Christ once for allonce for all.”.”

““By that will we have been sanctified By that will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ Jesus Christ once for allonce for all.”.”



““But this Man, after He had offered But this Man, after He had offered one sacrifice for sins forever, sat one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down at the right hand of God, down at the right hand of God, 1313from from that time waiting till His enemies are that time waiting till His enemies are made His footstool. made His footstool. 1414For by one For by one offering He has perfected forever offering He has perfected forever those who are being sanctified.”those who are being sanctified.”

““But this Man, after He had offered But this Man, after He had offered one sacrifice for sins forever, sat one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down at the right hand of God, down at the right hand of God, 1313from from that time waiting till His enemies are that time waiting till His enemies are made His footstool. made His footstool. 1414For by one For by one offering He has perfected forever offering He has perfected forever those who are being sanctified.”those who are being sanctified.”

Hebrews 10:12-14…Hebrews 10:12-14…Hebrews 10:12-14…Hebrews 10:12-14…



Christ is Creator…Christ is Creator…Christ is Creator…Christ is Creator…

John 1:1-3John 1:1-3 “In the beginning was the “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made.”nothing was made that was made.”

John 1:1-3John 1:1-3 “In the beginning was the “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made.”nothing was made that was made.”



1 John 4:101 John 4:10 “In this is love, not that we “In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our His Son to be the propitiation for our sins.”sins.”

1 John 2:21 John 2:2 “And He Himself is the “And He Himself is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the whole world.”only but also for the whole world.”

1 John 4:101 John 4:10 “In this is love, not that we “In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our His Son to be the propitiation for our sins.”sins.”

1 John 2:21 John 2:2 “And He Himself is the “And He Himself is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the whole world.”only but also for the whole world.”

The Propitiation…The Propitiation…The Propitiation…The Propitiation…



““Atonement; an appeasing; of a Atonement; an appeasing; of a priest offering an expiatory priest offering an expiatory sacrifice; forgiveness; the means of sacrifice; forgiveness; the means of appeasing.” appeasing.”

““Atonement; an appeasing; of a Atonement; an appeasing; of a priest offering an expiatory priest offering an expiatory sacrifice; forgiveness; the means of sacrifice; forgiveness; the means of appeasing.” appeasing.”

--Thayer’s Greek-English Lexicon of the New --Thayer’s Greek-English Lexicon of the New TestamentTestament

--Thayer’s Greek-English Lexicon of the New --Thayer’s Greek-English Lexicon of the New TestamentTestament

Propitiation…Propitiation…Propitiation…Propitiation…



Ephesians 1:11Ephesians 1:11 “In Him also we have obtained an “In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will.”the counsel of His will.”

Ephesians 1:11Ephesians 1:11 “In Him also we have obtained an “In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will.”the counsel of His will.”

Sacrifice was according Sacrifice was according to God’s plan…to God’s plan…Sacrifice was according Sacrifice was according to God’s plan…to God’s plan…

Revelation 13:8 “All who dwell on the earth will worship Him, whose names have not been written in the Book of Life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.”

Revelation 13:8 “All who dwell on the earth will worship Him, whose names have not been written in the Book of Life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.”



Colossians 1:21-22Colossians 1:21-22 “And you, who once were “And you, who once were alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now He has reconciled in the body of His works, yet now He has reconciled in the body of His flesh through death, to present you holy, and flesh through death, to present you holy, and blameless, and above reproach in His sight.”blameless, and above reproach in His sight.”

Hebrews 9:15 (NIV)Hebrews 9:15 (NIV) “For this reason Christ is the “For this reason Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, that those who are mediator of a new covenant, that those who are called may receive the promised eternal called may receive the promised eternal inheritance– now that He has died as a ransom to inheritance– now that He has died as a ransom to set them free from the sins committed under the set them free from the sins committed under the first covenant.”first covenant.”

Colossians 1:21-22Colossians 1:21-22 “And you, who once were “And you, who once were alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now He has reconciled in the body of His works, yet now He has reconciled in the body of His flesh through death, to present you holy, and flesh through death, to present you holy, and blameless, and above reproach in His sight.”blameless, and above reproach in His sight.”

Hebrews 9:15 (NIV)Hebrews 9:15 (NIV) “For this reason Christ is the “For this reason Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, that those who are mediator of a new covenant, that those who are called may receive the promised eternal called may receive the promised eternal inheritance– now that He has died as a ransom to inheritance– now that He has died as a ransom to set them free from the sins committed under the set them free from the sins committed under the first covenant.”first covenant.”

Death penalty…Death penalty…Death penalty…Death penalty…



““And you being dead in your trespasses And you being dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He has made alive together with Him, having has made alive together with Him, having forgiven you all trespasses, having wiped forgiven you all trespasses, having wiped out the handwriting of requirements that out the handwriting of requirements that was against us, which was contrary to us. was against us, which was contrary to us. And He has taken it out of the way, having And He has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to the cross.”nailed it to the cross.”

““And you being dead in your trespasses And you being dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He has made alive together with Him, having has made alive together with Him, having forgiven you all trespasses, having wiped forgiven you all trespasses, having wiped out the handwriting of requirements that out the handwriting of requirements that was against us, which was contrary to us. was against us, which was contrary to us. And He has taken it out of the way, having And He has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to the cross.”nailed it to the cross.”

Colossians 2:13-14…Colossians 2:13-14…Colossians 2:13-14…Colossians 2:13-14…



((cheirographon tois cheirographon tois dogmasindogmasin))

NKJV margin– “certificate of debt”NKJV margin– “certificate of debt”

Thayers:Thayers:

Cheirographon– Cheirographon– “a note of hand or writing in which “a note of hand or writing in which one acknowledges that money has either been one acknowledges that money has either been deposited with him or lent to him by another, to be deposited with him or lent to him by another, to be

returned at the appointed timereturned at the appointed time.”.”

dogmasin–dogmasin– “doctrine, decree or ordinance.” “doctrine, decree or ordinance.”

((cheirographon tois cheirographon tois dogmasindogmasin))

NKJV margin– “certificate of debt”NKJV margin– “certificate of debt”

Thayers:Thayers:

Cheirographon– Cheirographon– “a note of hand or writing in which “a note of hand or writing in which one acknowledges that money has either been one acknowledges that money has either been deposited with him or lent to him by another, to be deposited with him or lent to him by another, to be

returned at the appointed timereturned at the appointed time.”.”

dogmasin–dogmasin– “doctrine, decree or ordinance.” “doctrine, decree or ordinance.”

Colossians 2:14…Colossians 2:14…Colossians 2:14…Colossians 2:14…



A.A.Christ is the Word (Christ is the Word (John 1:1-3John 1:1-3))

B.B.Christ is our Savior (Christ is our Savior (1 John 4:141 John 4:14))

C.C.Christ is our High Priest (Christ is our High Priest (Heb. 9:11Heb. 9:11))

D.D.Christ is our Lord (Christ is our Lord (Revelation 22:21Revelation 22:21))

E.E.Christ is God (Christ is God (John 1:1John 1:1) )

F.F.Christ is Teacher (Christ is Teacher (John 6:25John 6:25))

G.G.Christ is the Son of God (Christ is the Son of God (1 John 5:51 John 5:5))

H.H.Christ is the Son of Man (Christ is the Son of Man (Matthew Matthew 9:69:6))

A.A.Christ is the Word (Christ is the Word (John 1:1-3John 1:1-3))

B.B.Christ is our Savior (Christ is our Savior (1 John 4:141 John 4:14))

C.C.Christ is our High Priest (Christ is our High Priest (Heb. 9:11Heb. 9:11))

D.D.Christ is our Lord (Christ is our Lord (Revelation 22:21Revelation 22:21))

E.E.Christ is God (Christ is God (John 1:1John 1:1) )

F.F.Christ is Teacher (Christ is Teacher (John 6:25John 6:25))

G.G.Christ is the Son of God (Christ is the Son of God (1 John 5:51 John 5:5))

H.H.Christ is the Son of Man (Christ is the Son of Man (Matthew Matthew 9:69:6))

Defining Christ…Defining Christ…Defining Christ…Defining Christ…



Christ is our SaviorChrist is our SaviorChrist is our SaviorChrist is our Savior

1 John 4:141 John 4:14 “And we have seen “And we have seen and testify that the Father has and testify that the Father has sent the Son as Savior of the sent the Son as Savior of the world.”world.”

1 John 4:141 John 4:14 “And we have seen “And we have seen and testify that the Father has and testify that the Father has sent the Son as Savior of the sent the Son as Savior of the world.”world.”

Definition:Definition: (soter (soter so-tare’so-tare’); ); deliverer; deliverer; preserverpreserverDefinition:Definition: (soter (soter so-tare’so-tare’); ); deliverer; deliverer; preserverpreserver




Christ is our High PriestChrist is our High PriestChrist is our High PriestChrist is our High Priest

Hebrews 9:11Hebrews 9:11 “But Christ came “But Christ came as High Priest of the good things as High Priest of the good things to come, with the greater and to come, with the greater and more perfect tabernacle not more perfect tabernacle not made with hands, that is, not of made with hands, that is, not of this creation.”this creation.”

Hebrews 9:11Hebrews 9:11 “But Christ came “But Christ came as High Priest of the good things as High Priest of the good things to come, with the greater and to come, with the greater and more perfect tabernacle not more perfect tabernacle not made with hands, that is, not of made with hands, that is, not of this creation.”this creation.”




Christ is our LordChrist is our LordChrist is our LordChrist is our Lord

Revelation 22:21Revelation 22:21 “The grace of “The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.”you all. Amen.”

Revelation 22:21Revelation 22:21 “The grace of “The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.”you all. Amen.”




Christ is Rabbi, TeacherChrist is Rabbi, Teacher

John 20:16John 20:16 “Jesus said to her, “Jesus said to her, ‘Mary!’ She turned and said to Him, ‘Mary!’ She turned and said to Him, ‘Rabboni!’ (which is to say, ‘Rabboni!’ (which is to say, Teacher).Teacher).

Christ is Rabbi, TeacherChrist is Rabbi, Teacher

John 20:16John 20:16 “Jesus said to her, “Jesus said to her, ‘Mary!’ She turned and said to Him, ‘Mary!’ She turned and said to Him, ‘Rabboni!’ (which is to say, ‘Rabboni!’ (which is to say, Teacher).Teacher).




Christ is the Son of GodChrist is the Son of God

1 John 5:51 John 5:5 “Who is he who “Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of believes that Jesus is the Son of God?”God?”

Christ is the Son of GodChrist is the Son of God

1 John 5:51 John 5:5 “Who is he who “Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of believes that Jesus is the Son of God?”God?”




Christ is the Son of manChrist is the Son of manPhilippians 2:7Philippians 2:7 “Who being in the form of “Who being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation,with God, but made Himself of no reputation,11 taking the form of a bondservant, and taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men.” coming in the likeness of men.” 11margin– “emptied Himself of His privileges”margin– “emptied Himself of His privileges”

Christ is the Son of manChrist is the Son of manPhilippians 2:7Philippians 2:7 “Who being in the form of “Who being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation,with God, but made Himself of no reputation,11 taking the form of a bondservant, and taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men.” coming in the likeness of men.” 11margin– “emptied Himself of His privileges”margin– “emptied Himself of His privileges”



Fundamental Beliefs of the Church of GodFundamental Beliefs of the Church of GodFundamental Beliefs of the Church of GodFundamental Beliefs of the Church of GodMany books written about the life Many books written about the life and death of Christ (John 21:25)and death of Christ (John 21:25)Many books written about the life Many books written about the life and death of Christ (John 21:25)and death of Christ (John 21:25)



Christ lived during the time of the Christ lived during the time of the Roman Empire…Roman Empire…Christ lived during the time of the Christ lived during the time of the Roman Empire…Roman Empire…

Rome was a Rome was a great empire great empire and was at and was at its greatest its greatest in the time in the time of Christ.of Christ.

Rome was a Rome was a great empire great empire and was at and was at its greatest its greatest in the time in the time of Christ.of Christ.



Jerusalem was a Jerusalem was a world city and was world city and was strategically located strategically located at the crossroads of at the crossroads of the most important the most important trade routes.trade routes.

Jerusalem was a Jerusalem was a world city and was world city and was strategically located strategically located at the crossroads of at the crossroads of the most important the most important trade routes.trade routes.



Layout of the city Layout of the city during the time of during the time of Christ. The Christ. The Church of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre is Holy Sepulchre is outside the city.outside the city.

Layout of the city Layout of the city during the time of during the time of Christ. The Christ. The Church of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre is Holy Sepulchre is outside the city.outside the city.


Fundamental Beliefs of the Church of GodFundamental Beliefs of the Church of GodFundamental Beliefs of the Church of GodFundamental Beliefs of the Church of GodWestern wall dates to time of Western wall dates to time of Christ…Christ…Western wall dates to time of Western wall dates to time of Christ…Christ…


Fundamental Beliefs of the Church of GodFundamental Beliefs of the Church of GodFundamental Beliefs of the Church of GodFundamental Beliefs of the Church of GodControversy over the crucifixion Controversy over the crucifixion site – Protestant versus Catholic…site – Protestant versus Catholic…Controversy over the crucifixion Controversy over the crucifixion site – Protestant versus Catholic…site – Protestant versus Catholic…

Location of Location of Golgotha?Golgotha?

Proposed by Proposed by Charles Charles Gordon in Gordon in 1882.1882.

Location of Location of Golgotha?Golgotha?

Proposed by Proposed by Charles Charles Gordon in Gordon in 1882.1882.



Hebrews 13:12 “suffered outside the Hebrews 13:12 “suffered outside the gate…”gate…”Hebrews 13:12 “suffered outside the Hebrews 13:12 “suffered outside the gate…”gate…”



Nearby is the garden tomb as Nearby is the garden tomb as identified by Gordon…identified by Gordon…Nearby is the garden tomb as Nearby is the garden tomb as identified by Gordon…identified by Gordon…



Streets of Jerusalem…Streets of Jerusalem…Streets of Jerusalem…Streets of Jerusalem…



Just below the western wall is the Just below the western wall is the Church of the Holy Sepulchre…Church of the Holy Sepulchre…Just below the western wall is the Just below the western wall is the Church of the Holy Sepulchre…Church of the Holy Sepulchre…

Helena, Helena, mother of mother of Constantine Constantine declared this declared this to be the site. to be the site. At the time At the time this was a this was a pagan temple pagan temple site.site.

Helena, Helena, mother of mother of Constantine Constantine declared this declared this to be the site. to be the site. At the time At the time this was a this was a pagan temple pagan temple site.site.



Entrance to the Church…Entrance to the Church…Entrance to the Church…Entrance to the Church…



Inside the Church…Inside the Church…Inside the Church…Inside the Church…



Catholic version of crucifixion Catholic version of crucifixion and burial is different…and burial is different…Catholic version of crucifixion Catholic version of crucifixion and burial is different…and burial is different…



Just outside the old wall, but Just outside the old wall, but definitely within the current definitely within the current wall…wall…

Just outside the old wall, but Just outside the old wall, but definitely within the current definitely within the current wall…wall…



By William D. Edwards, MDBy William D. Edwards, MD

Jesus of Nazareth underwent Jewish and Roman trials, Jesus of Nazareth underwent Jewish and Roman trials, was flogged, and was sentenced to death by crucifixion. was flogged, and was sentenced to death by crucifixion. The scourging produced deep stripelike lacerations and The scourging produced deep stripelike lacerations and appreciable blood loss, and it probably set the stage for appreciable blood loss, and it probably set the stage for hypovolemic shock, as evidenced by the fact that Jesus hypovolemic shock, as evidenced by the fact that Jesus was too weakened to carry the crossbar (patibulum) to was too weakened to carry the crossbar (patibulum) to Golgotha. At the site of crucifixion, his wrists were Golgotha. At the site of crucifixion, his wrists were nailed to the patibulum and, after the patibulum was nailed to the patibulum and, after the patibulum was lifted onto the upright post (stipes), his feet were nailed lifted onto the upright post (stipes), his feet were nailed to the stipes. to the stipes.

Jesus of Nazareth underwent Jewish and Roman trials, Jesus of Nazareth underwent Jewish and Roman trials, was flogged, and was sentenced to death by crucifixion. was flogged, and was sentenced to death by crucifixion. The scourging produced deep stripelike lacerations and The scourging produced deep stripelike lacerations and appreciable blood loss, and it probably set the stage for appreciable blood loss, and it probably set the stage for hypovolemic shock, as evidenced by the fact that Jesus hypovolemic shock, as evidenced by the fact that Jesus was too weakened to carry the crossbar (patibulum) to was too weakened to carry the crossbar (patibulum) to Golgotha. At the site of crucifixion, his wrists were Golgotha. At the site of crucifixion, his wrists were nailed to the patibulum and, after the patibulum was nailed to the patibulum and, after the patibulum was lifted onto the upright post (stipes), his feet were nailed lifted onto the upright post (stipes), his feet were nailed to the stipes. to the stipes.



Instruments of Death…Instruments of Death…Instruments of Death…Instruments of Death…

Crown of Thorns (John 19:2)Crown of Thorns (John 19:2)Crown of Thorns (John 19:2)Crown of Thorns (John 19:2)

Nails through the feetNails through the feetNails through the feetNails through the feet



Christ was “scourged” or beaten Christ was “scourged” or beaten prior to the crucifixion…prior to the crucifixion…Christ was “scourged” or beaten Christ was “scourged” or beaten prior to the crucifixion…prior to the crucifixion…



Flogging was a legal preliminary to every Roman execution. Flogging was a legal preliminary to every Roman execution. The usual instrument was a short whip (flagrum or flagellum) The usual instrument was a short whip (flagrum or flagellum) with several single or braided leather thongs of variable with several single or braided leather thongs of variable lengths, in which small iron balls or sharp pieces of sheep lengths, in which small iron balls or sharp pieces of sheep bones were tied at intervals. Occasionally, staves also were bones were tied at intervals. Occasionally, staves also were used. For scourging, the man was stripped of his clothing, used. For scourging, the man was stripped of his clothing, and his hands were tied to an upright post. The back, and his hands were tied to an upright post. The back, buttocks, and legs were flogged either by two soldiers buttocks, and legs were flogged either by two soldiers (lictors) or by one who alternated positions. The severity of (lictors) or by one who alternated positions. The severity of the scourging depended on the disposition of the lictors and the scourging depended on the disposition of the lictors and was intended to weaken the victim to a state just short of was intended to weaken the victim to a state just short of collapse or death. After the scourging, the soldiers often collapse or death. After the scourging, the soldiers often taunted their victim. taunted their victim.

Flogging was a legal preliminary to every Roman execution. Flogging was a legal preliminary to every Roman execution. The usual instrument was a short whip (flagrum or flagellum) The usual instrument was a short whip (flagrum or flagellum) with several single or braided leather thongs of variable with several single or braided leather thongs of variable lengths, in which small iron balls or sharp pieces of sheep lengths, in which small iron balls or sharp pieces of sheep bones were tied at intervals. Occasionally, staves also were bones were tied at intervals. Occasionally, staves also were used. For scourging, the man was stripped of his clothing, used. For scourging, the man was stripped of his clothing, and his hands were tied to an upright post. The back, and his hands were tied to an upright post. The back, buttocks, and legs were flogged either by two soldiers buttocks, and legs were flogged either by two soldiers (lictors) or by one who alternated positions. The severity of (lictors) or by one who alternated positions. The severity of the scourging depended on the disposition of the lictors and the scourging depended on the disposition of the lictors and was intended to weaken the victim to a state just short of was intended to weaken the victim to a state just short of collapse or death. After the scourging, the soldiers often collapse or death. After the scourging, the soldiers often taunted their victim. taunted their victim.

Christ was beaten for our healingChrist was beaten for our healing(Matthew 27:26; 1 Peter 2:24)(Matthew 27:26; 1 Peter 2:24)Christ was beaten for our healingChrist was beaten for our healing(Matthew 27:26; 1 Peter 2:24)(Matthew 27:26; 1 Peter 2:24)



Different methods of crucifixion…Different methods of crucifixion…Different methods of crucifixion…Different methods of crucifixion…



Roman nails Roman nails used during used during the time of the time of Christ.Christ.

Roman nails Roman nails used during used during the time of the time of Christ.Christ.



Nails driven through hands Nails driven through hands and feet…and feet…Nails driven through hands Nails driven through hands and feet…and feet…



Conclusion…Conclusion…

John 3:16John 3:16 “For God so loved the “For God so loved the world that He gave His only world that He gave His only begotten Son that whoever begotten Son that whoever believes in Him should not perish believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”but have everlasting life.”

Conclusion…Conclusion…

John 3:16John 3:16 “For God so loved the “For God so loved the world that He gave His only world that He gave His only begotten Son that whoever begotten Son that whoever believes in Him should not perish believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”but have everlasting life.”

Sacrifice of ChristSacrifice of ChristSacrifice of ChristSacrifice of Christ

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Instructor: Jim FranksInstructor: Jim FranksDate: July 2011Date: July 2011Instructor: Jim FranksInstructor: Jim FranksDate: July 2011Date: July 2011

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