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In Celestial Church of Christ, the presence of three crosses on the Evangelist’s loin holds significant symbolism. These crosses represent the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and embody the core beliefs and values of the church.
The central cross, positioned in the middle, represents the cross on which Jesus was crucified. It signifies His sacrifice for the redemption of humanity and serves as a reminder of the ultimate act of love and forgiveness. This cross represents the central foundation of Christian faith and signifies the atonement for our sins.
The two crosses on either side of the central cross represent the two thieves who were crucified alongside Jesus. According to the biblical account, one of the thieves mocked Jesus, while the other recognized His divinity and asked for forgiveness. The cross on the right side of the central cross represents the repentant thief who acknowledged Jesus as the Messiah, while the cross on the left side represents the unrepentant thief.
The inclusion of these two crosses signifies the choice between righteousness and sin, repentance and defiance. It serves as a reminder that we have the freedom to choose our path and that true salvation comes through embracing Christ’s teachings and seeking forgiveness for our transgressions.
The three crosses on the Evangelist’s loin also symbolize the Trinity – the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit. This Trinitarian belief is central to Christian theology and represents the unity and coexistence of the three divine entities within God.
some non-evangelical ranks (male and female) have the triple crosses on the girdles. The same spiritual significance applies.
At Golgotha, the 3 men upon the cross dialogued. So does the tripartite nature of a man. At such level of spiritual growth, a believer must be able to demonstrate maximum self control over spiritual, psychological and physical matters.
The single cross depicts the possible spiritual immaturity for such ability.
Overall, the presence of the three crosses on the Evangelist’s loin in the Celestial Church of Christ represents the crucifixion of Jesus, the choice between righteousness and sin, and the Trinitarian belief in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It serves as a visual reminder of the core principles and teachings of the Christian faith as embraced by the Celestial Church.
