Crucifixion Quote by Gregory A. Boyd
“The sin that Jesus bore, and that we are now empowered to live free from, includes all the sinful warrior deity images humans throughout history have projected onto God. In this way, the cross is at one and the same time the definitive revelation of the true loving God and the "crucifixion of the warrior god". And just as we should forever revolt against the sin and that was permanently put to death on the cross, so too followers of Jesus should forever revolt against the sinful warrior image of God that was permanently put to death on the cross.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Gospel of the Cross, Gregory A. Boyd, 2015
The cross defeats the violent, warrior-like image of God, revealing a loving deity and calling believers to reject that image forever.
In simple terms: The cross shows God is loving, not warlike, and we must reject violent images of God.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the loving God, reject warrior imagery.
Themes
theity
spirituality
image of God
revolution
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal worship
- church teaching
- interfaith dialogue
- counseling
Key Concepts
Theology
mythic deconstruction
divine love
Questions to Reflect On
- How does rejecting the warrior image change your faith practice?
- What benefits might a loving image of God bring?
A Different Perspective
Some may argue the warrior image still serves cultural or psychological purposes.
