Understanding the Thief on the Cross and Baptism in Christian Doctrine
Explore the significance of the thief on the cross, the concept of baptism, and the power of forgiveness in Christian belief. Discover how Jesus' death and resurrection changed the requirements for salvation and the importance of meeting the conditions set forth for salvation today.
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What About the Thief on the Cross?
Was the Thief Baptized? Many Jews were baptized by John the Baptist for the remission of their sins (Mark 1:4-5). Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John the Baptist (John 4:1-3). The thief appears to know about the identity and mission of Jesus (Luke 23:42).
The Lords Power on Earth to Forgive Sins Luke 7:48-50 Your faith has saved you. Matthew 19:16-22 sell what you have. Matthew 9:1-8 Jesus saw their faith Jesus had power on earth to forgive sins. He did so at His own discretion. The thief on the cross was one of these instances.
When Jesus Died on the Cross 1. The Law of Moses was taken away. Col. 2:14; Rom. 10:4; Matt. 5:17 Hebrews 8:7-13 2. The will of Jesus went into effect. Hebrews 9:15-17
When Jesus Rose from the Dead He sent His apostles into the world preaching the gospel. Matt. 28:19-20; Mark 16:15-16; Luke 24:46-47 The stipulations set forth in His will are Belief Repentance Confession Baptism
The Purpose of Baptism 1. Saves Us 1 Pet. 3:21; Mark 16:16 2. Remission of Sins Acts 2:38 3. Washes Away Sins Acts 22:16 4. Puts us in contact with Jesus death Rom. 6:3-4 5. Places us in Christ Gal. 3:27 6. Places us in the Church 1 Cor. 12:13; Col. 1:18
We cannot be saved like the thief on the cross was saved. The Lord s will is now in effect. We must meet the conditions set forth in that will in order to be saved by Jesus today.
