Part 1: Introduction and Outline

Introduction: The Cross as a Symbol of Christ’s Victory

The use of the cross as a symbol in Christianity has been under attack by groups like the World Mission Society Church of God (WMSCOG) and others who claim:

1. The cross is a death weapon and should not be revered.
2. Christians worship the cross, turning it into an idol.
3. The Bible forbids images and bowing before objects, citing verses like Exodus 20:4-5.

These claims are based on misunderstandings of Scripture, Christian teaching, and history. In this article, we will:

• Refute these arguments using clear biblical evidence.
• Show how Christians honor the cross without worshiping it.
• Provide historical proof that the early Church used the cross as a legitimate symbol of Christ’s victory.

Part 2: “The Cross is a Death Weapon”

Objection

Critics argue:

• “The cross was used to kill Jesus. Why would you honor it? Would you revere a gun, guillotine, or electric chair today?”

Refutation: Christ Transformed the Cross

The cross is honored not for its historical function as an instrument of death but for what Christ accomplished on it:

• Through His death, Jesus turned the cross into a symbol of love, victory, and salvation.

Biblical Evidence:

1. 1 Corinthians 1:18:

   “For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.”

   • To Christians, the cross is the power of God, not a mere death weapon.