Crucifixes – only half of the gospel

The apostle Paul attached great importance to the crucifixion of Jesus.  Here are two things he said about it:

I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified.  (1 Corinthians 2:2)

I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.  (Galatians 2:20)