Because it is our intent to communicate as much important information about the Christian faith as we can in a survey format we are addressing Christ's physical death. Christ's voluntary death for our sins in this very cruel way is central to our understanding of His love for us. However this passage describes a terrifying event in detail, so it may not be comfortable to read. It is definatly not suitable for children, and some other people, so use your judgment. A line marks the end of the passage describing the crucifixion.
Crucifixion is the torture and execution of a person by fixation to a cross.
This was a relatively common form of execution for criminals in the time of Christ. The cross has been described in three forms. It may be the upright portion only. This part is the stipes. The physical passion of Christ began at Gethsemane on the Mount of Olives.