The Role of Gold Cross Pendants in Sharing the Gospel

Symbols have a unique power to communicate on a deeper level than words. To give an example, the iconic gold cross symbolizes the Gospel for so many Christians. Those that wear one are publicly showing to the world who and what they believe in. The purpose is not “for show” but to declare what is important to them. It will also frequently trigger conversations, giving the wearer an opportunity to share the Gospel and thereby offer hope in a lost and fallen world.

The Cross: A Message of Grace and Salvation

The reason the cross matters to Christians is that it is the very essence of the saving life of Christ. So, wearing one is making a bold statement to the owner and to anyone who sees it, namely, that Jesus Christ died on the cross and rose again, thereby offering to all the opportunity for salvation if they would accept God’s greatest gift of all: the gift of eternal life. Paul the Apostle writes in his own words in 1 Corinthians 1:18: "For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God." However the cross is designed, the purpose is to reveal the amazing grace God offers us. Just as a tattoo represents something to the owner, the cross is a visual representation of salvation being for everyone who accepts it and believes in what God has said is true, as Paul writes in Ephesians 2:8-9.

A lot of Christians wearing a gold cross, have it around their necks as a constant reminder of to Whom they belong and as an accountability to live in such a way as matches what they are declaring — God’s free gift of salvation to anyone who accepts as well as their own commitment to trusting in Him. But an amazing by-product of wearing one of these crosses is the sheer amount of conversations that are initiated by friends and family and often even complete strangers who see the cross and become inquisitive.

Planting Seeds of Faith

Just the act of wearing a gold cross can plant a seed of faith, even in a situation where a passer-by just notices it, without saying anything. This seed of faith that Jesus Himself talks of in Luke 8:11-15, is an easy way to share the Good News.

Like planting a seed in a natural garden, not all seeds grow to fruition. There are various factors that create an unhealthy or fertile soil for things to grow. The same applies to spiritual seeds. Our job is to plant. God will do the rest. Paul reiterates this in 1 Corinthians 3:6: “I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase".

Opening Doors for Conversations About Faith

Wearing a gold cross will trigger a thought, an internal question, or initiate an entire conversation. If you wear one, be prepared to be asked why you wear it or what the purpose is. What a perfect chance to share His whole reason of dying on the cross and being raised to life again for our eternal life, should we choose to believe it!

Who would have considered that a simple plain cross pendant could be used in such an evangelistic way. The piece of jewelry can function as the very answer to a life and death question someone may have. Then the wearer has the chance to share the entire Gospel of the Bible with the other person or just enough for the moment. People who otherwise wouldn’t necessarily enquire, are emboldened to ask what this whole cross business is.

Be willing to be held accountable to the Gospel if you want to wear one of these as it will for sure create interest!

Gold Crosses: A Testament to Quality and Meaning

As these gold crosses are made from high quality precious metals, whether they are 14k gold or 18k gold cross pendants, they reflect the purity of the faith and Good News they represent. Gold, like faith, is also purified through fire (1 Peter 1:7). These pendants will endure just as the faith they symbolize.

Bold Faith: Gold Crosses for Men and Women

We also design gold crosses for men and women that give them confidence to wear as a powerful declaration of faith with a constant tangible reminder of God’s presence and power and love.

This takes courage for some but is a testimony to the boldness that comes from God, to take a stand for what they believe in no matter the opinions of others. It takes an inner strength to be bold, a strength God gives to be a light to those around them.

About Apples of Gold Jewelry

Apples of Gold Jewelry specializes in gold crosses and Christian jewelry, including pendants made in the USA. Contact us at any time for more information, whether about the Gospel of Jesus Christ or our fine jewelry.

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