Saul was a high ranking Jewish priest who was killing Christians because they were worshiping Jesus, and calling Him the Messiah, and that He was God in the Flesh.
So, on a road to Damascus, Saul was blinded by a very bright light; and he heard this voice saying" Saul' why are you persecuting ME!"
He knew that was the real Living God speaking to him. Saul followed the Lords instructions, because he was aslo blinded, and had like a cataract on both eys.
Saul was led to a street called straight, for three day he was blind, a man named Ananias who was a disciple placed hands on him. When he did, fish like scales came off him , and Saul was filled with the Holy Spirit. ( ACTS 9: 1-31)
He then begin to preach in the synagogues that Jesus was the Son of GOD. Later God gave him a new name. Paul. Which became the Apostle Paul who wrote Romans in the new Testament along with other books too.
So to your question, regarding Jesus who He is," The Farther and I are one "
and Saul found out, he saw the light! and the cross is a Christian symbol , of what he did on the cross, ( to take away all sin) and how we should live are lives like Him. Not a idol!
So I hope you you accept the living God in your heart; Jesus.! Ask him Him to come in and change you from the inside out. To accept Him as your Lord and Savior. Because our God is Mighty to Save, He can move the mountains!