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1 | cross above front door | Ex 12:13 | mikec1 | 160738 | ||
i noticed many homes i have entered there is a cross or crucifix above the front door , what is the symbolism of that and is the a corrolation in the bible somewhere | ||||||
2 | cross above front door | Ex 12:13 | Hank | 160739 | ||
Dear Mikec1 -- Two possible explanations -- there may be others -- come to mind concerning the placing of a cross above the door of homes. ..... The first may be shades of Exodus 12 which relates the sacrificing of the Passover lamb at the time when God's people were being held captive in Egypt. God told His people to take of the blood of the lamb and strike it on the two side posts and on the upper door post of their houses. "For I will pass through the land of Egypt," God said, "and will smite all the first-born in the land of Egypt...and the blood shall be to you for a token upon the houses where ye are, and when I see the blood I will pass over you." (See Ex. 12:7-13). ..... The second thing that comes to mind has to do with a portion of secular history dating back to the early fourth century A. D. and the Latin motto, "In hoc signo, vinces." -- In this sign (the cross) thou shalt conquer." The motto is said to have been adopted by Constantine after his vision of a cross in the heavens just before his decisive battle with Maxentius, A.D. 312. ...... I believe there is nothing wrong per se with having a cross over one's door or worn as the focal point of a necklace if it serves as a symbol -- a reminder of Christ's finished work on the cross. It is only when the cross is seen as an amulet to ward off evil or bring good "luck" that it becomes not merely a symbol but an idol. --Hank | ||||||
3 | cross above front door | Ex 12:13 | Praise Be To God | 160747 | ||
Only the lost would wear a cross as an amulet to ward off evil or bring good luck. I would say that a cross above the door shows all who enter, who is Lord over that household. Janae |
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4 | cross above front door | Ex 12:13 | Hank | 160759 | ||
Janae, what you say about crosses over doors may be right. But let us never lose sight of the fact that trinkets (amulets) in the form of prayer beads, prayer handkerchiefs and what not are being sold every day to unsuspecting and undiscerning people who profess Christianity. Add to the list of gimmicks being hawked by charlatans the appeal to send them "seed-faith" money with the promise that the donor will receive a hundred-fold return on his "investment." --Hank | ||||||
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