--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The sin that Jesus bore, and that we are…" description: "\"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 p..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d68/gregory-a-boyd-9424_crucifixion_the-sin-that-jesus-bore-and-that-we-are_716308.jpg" --- # The sin that Jesus bore, and that we are now empowered to… ![“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…” quote by Gregory A. Boyd](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d68/gregory-a-boyd-9424_crucifixion_the-sin-that-jesus-bore-and-that-we-are_716308.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d68/gregory-a-boyd-9424_crucifixion_the-sin-that-jesus-bore-and-that-we-are_716308.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d68/gregory-a-boyd-9424_crucifixion_the-sin-that-jesus-bore-and-that-we-are_716308.jpg) > “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.” [Gregory A. Boyd](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gregory-a-boyd/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. 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? 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