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Original Charts By: Donnie S. Barnes, Th.D. Minister – Church of Christ Red Boiling Springs, Tn. Power Points & Animations By: Jack Wheeler Minister Church of Christ Clovis, Ca. WWW.powerpointstojesus.com. The Cross of Christ. 034. A Look at the Three Crosses. In the Center FOR SIN.
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Original Charts By:Donnie S. Barnes, Th.D.Minister – Church of ChristRed Boiling Springs, Tn.Power Points & Animations By:Jack WheelerMinister Church of ChristClovis, Ca.WWW.powerpointstojesus.com
A Look at the Three Crosses In the Center FOR SIN On the Left IN SIN On the Right TO SIN Matthew 27:38 Then are there crucified with him two robbers, one on the right hand and one on the left.
A Look at the Three Crosses IN THE CENTER The Cross of Redemption ON THE LEFT The Cross of Rejection ON THE RIGHT The Cross of Repentance
A Look at the Three Crosses ON THE LEFT The Cross of Rejection Barabbas Did not humble himself Scoffed at Jesus Thought selfishly
A Look at the Three Crosses Thief ON THE RIGHT The Cross of Repentance Rebuked the other thief Defended the innocence of Jesus Asked for Jesus to remember him
A Look at the Three Crosses The evidence of genuine repentance: Thief Expresses his reverence in the presence of Deity “Do you not fear God?” Readily admitted his own guilt “We are due the rewards of our deeds.”
A Look at the Three Crosses The evidence of genuine repentance: Thief Recognized that Jesus was suffering wrongly “This man has done nothing wrong.” Confessed Jesus openly - Called Him “Lord.” Showed humility in his request — “Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom.”
A Look at the Three Crosses THE TWO THIEVES CONTRASTED The 1st saw Jesus as a man - The 2nd saw Him as Lord The 1st saw Jesus as a mock king - The 2nd saw Him as the “King of Kings” with a coming kingdom The 1st saw Jesus as a sinner - The 2nd saw Him as a true Savior Which cross is yours, the cross of REPENTANCE or the cross of REJECTION?