Death of Christ

The death of Jesus Christ refers to his death by crucifixion. Crucifixion was a method of execution in which a person was fastened to a cross and left to die. The Romans used crucifixion as a public and painful punishment. According to the New Testament, Jesus Christ was crucified under the authority of Pontius Pilate.

The New Testament describes the death of Jesus as a central part of God’s work to save people from sin and bring them back into a right relationship with God. Jesus also spoke about his coming suffering and death during his ministry.

See Crucifixion; Teachings of Jesus Christ.