Christ crucified Reference Page

Jesus said "And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, I will draw all men unto me." John, the apostle, said "This Jesus spake, signifying what death He would die."
Reference: John 12:32 "And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to Myself."

This is one of the greatest mysteries of the Christian faith.
Reference: Colossians 1:23 if indeed you continue in the faith firmly established and steadfast, and not moved away from the hope of the gospel that you have heard, which was proclaimed in all creation under heaven, and of which I, Paul, was made a minister.

Why should the image of Jesus on the cross have the drawing power that it does?
Reference: 1 Corinthians 1:18 The Wisdom of God For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

Yet to those, who love the Lord, this image brings peace to the heart, not the anguish one might expect.
Reference: Isaiah 54:1 The Fertility of Zion "Shout for joy, O barren one, you who have borne no child; Break forth into joyful shouting and cry aloud, you who have not travailed; For the sons of the desolate one will be more numerous Than the sons of the married woman," says the LORD.

The crucifix always brings a sense of reverence and awe to my heart.
Reference: 1 Peter 3:15 but [a]sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence;

It draws me back to the faith.
Reference: Hebrews 10:22 let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.