Jesus was placed between two thieves on the cross. One mocked Jesus continually, while the other, understanding his own depravity, reached out to Jesus in faith. This thief had no works or fruit to bring to Jesus; however, Jesus gave him immediate assurance of his salvation. You can’t save yourself. We must understand, like the thief, our depraved sinful state. The only thing God requires of you is Faith alone in Christ alone. As we take time to reflect and remember this Easter the awesome sacrifice that only Jesus could make on the cross on our behalf, check out this short commentary by an anonymous author. I hope you will share this post with many others.
“How does the thief on the cross fit into your theology? No baptism, no communion, no confirmation, no speaking in tongues, no mission trip, no volunteerism, and no church clothes. He couldn’t even bend his knees to pray. He didn’t say the sinner’s prayer and among other things, he was a thief. Jesus didn’t take away his pain, heal his body, or smite the scoffers. Yet it was a thief who walked into heaven the same hour as Jesus, simply by believing. He had nothing more to offer other than his belief that Jesus was who he said he was. No spin from brilliant theologians. No ego or arrogance. No Shiny lights, skinny jeans, or crafty words. No haze machine, donuts, or coffee in the entrance. Just a naked dying man on a cross unable to even fold his hands to pray.”
Author: Anonymous
For God so loved the world He gave His only begotten Son so that whosoever believes in Him would not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16
HE HAS RISEN AND COMING BACK SOON!
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