Most have assumed that jesus promised the thief that he would be with him in paradise that very day. It began inside the california prison walls and spread to the. Heaven, how i got here is his story, told in his own words, as he looks back from heaven on the day that changed his eternity, and the faith that can change yours. Regarding this common argument that one can be saved without baptism because the thief on the cross was saved, here are six responses. Jesus words to the crucified thief on the cross in 23. What if you woke up one morning knowing that it was your last day on earth. Pain and suffering are popular motifs in western art. Stephen baldwin debuts a story of the thief on the cross. Sermon march 2018, by pastor doug batchelor, the senior pastor of the granite bay seventhday adventist church. Templar secrets in america templars in america series book 2 kindle edition by david s. Stephen baldwin stars in powerful new film production. And why does an ancient templar scroll in his possession refer to jesus as the thief on the cross.
It is not uncommon to hear people say, be saved as the thief was saved. The thief on the cross the text let the bible speak tv. Paul, he said, preached like the cherubim, the thief loved as the. It is a modern day question raised to quibble about the essentiality of water baptism in deitys plan of pardon for alien sinners. Stephen baldwin stars in powerful new film production about the thief on the cross digital download of unique 60minute, oneman filmed stage production releases on april 4. Thus, whether the thief on the cross was saved without being baptized remains a valid question at which we now look. The thief on the cross, the gospel awakening, dwight lyman. They point out that, while there are many places where. This is actually the fourth in kind of an ongoing series of little lessons that we started by reading a really nice letter from one of our viewers. A roman soldier nailed some words on the cross above jesus. It was a kind, gentle, gracious letter of disagreement about something that. The impenitent thief is a man described in the new testament account of the crucifixion of. Thats what happened to the thief on the cross, who died a few feet from jesus. Digital is a christian portal that shares prepublished articles by writers around the world.
Its a wonderful story amid the horrible scenes of the cross. Looking at the three crosses of calvary, we shall learn what our attitude to our own cross can be, and what will result if we 1 reject it as did the bad thief, 2 accept it as the good thief did, or 3 embrace it with jesus. The thief on the cross by jill kemp illustrated by richard gunther 1. It was transcribed from the tape, titled thief on a cross transcribed by preach the word. Heres todays dispatch from the crossroads of faith and media. To be notified about future articles, stories, and bible studies,why dont you subscribe to our free newsletter,the joyful heart, by placing your email address in the box below. Christians looking for a book to savor on the beach, share with graduates, or challenge unbelieving friends will want to take note. C vancouver foundation of art, justice and liberty, 1983, 252 255. Isaiah prophesied 700 years prior to the crucifixion. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Why would a collector of ancient american artifacts hand over hi. Not many are willing to tell it like it really is or was. Every one who is not a christian ought to be interested in this man, to know how he was converted.
The other, as the impenitent thief, challenges jesus to save himself to prove that he is the messiah. One of the most frequent objections offered to baptism is the thief on the cross. Indeed, the predominant christian theme in medieval art is the crucifixion of christ. Obviously, then, paradise in verse 43 refers to the kingdom of god. Heaven, how i got here is his story, told in his own words, as he looks back from heaven on the day that changed. Three crosses stand on top of calvary, the tragic hill, and remind us. How refreshing it must have been to christ to have one more own him as lord, and believe he had a kingdom, and that he was a king. One may wonder why a thief would become so popular or significant. All your content will be saved and you can seamlessly switch devices. Lets reduce their argument to absurdity using as learned men call. In conclusion, while the thief on the cross is commonly used as an example of our salvation, it is not a valid comparison. To understand better this ritualization of pain and. Republished with permission of the vancouver foundation of art, justice and liberty. June 2001 this sermon was delivered at portadown baptist church in portadown, northern ireland, by pastor david legge.
Now, produced by lightbeamedia founded by baldwin and mypillow inventor mike lindell and unlocking the bible, the playturnedfilm is based on the pastor colin smiths book, heaven, how i got here. Each article is sourced and linked to the origin, and each article is. The gospel of luke describes him asking jesus to remember him when jesus arrives at his kingdom. The story of the thief on the cross ebook 9781781915691 by colin smith. So the thief on the cross passed by abraham, moses and elijah, and went to the head of the class. What about the thief on the cross is post apostolic in origin. Did the thief on the cross go to heaven with jesus christ luke 23. Anger, forgiveness, worry, joy, and everything in between.
The story of the thief on the cross today you will be with me in. A dying penitent thief accepts christ as lord and master and is assured by jesus of a place in paradise. And that is the scandal of grace they held his hands firmly against the unplaned timber and placed the rough iron spikes over the junction of his wrists. The story of the thief on the cross and the story of the crucifixion found in luke 23. Even if the conclusion that the thief was baptized is based on undisputed biblical facts, it is still an assumption and is not necessarily so. Why would a collector of ancient american artifacts hand over his prized pieces to a historian and then shoot himself in the head. And he said unto jesus, lord remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. This book takes the story of the thief on the cross and tells it from his point of view. This true life account could easily be made into a sons of anarchy type series or movie. People will argue, the thief on the cross wasnt baptized, and he was saved, therefore i dont have to be baptized. His latest book, meeting jesus, is published in south africa by christian art. It would be impossible to prove one way or the other that the thief on the cross was.
A night with the thief on the cross currently available on. The thief on the cross is a fictionalized account of the thief crucified next to jesus which is recorded in the gospels. Well, initially, pastor colin smith, who had written the book, heaven, how i got here. We celebrate the salvation of the thief on the cross, but it seems a little unfair. Templar secrets in america templars in america series book 2. The impression is left that being saved as the thief was is a simple. Rick rileys the thief on the cross is extremely raw yet refreshingly brutally honest about his life as an active gang member and leader in one of the bloodiest criminal organizations. Dont you fear god, he said, since you are under the same sentence. The thief on the cross went to heaven even though he was not baptized and did not speak in tongues. With a comprehensive grasp of the culture and customs during the time of christ, the author has put together a plausible and entertaining story about the unknown details of this reallife character from scripture. To find examples of conversions and salvations in the early church, you will need to look in the book of acts which depicts the teachings and practices of the apostles after christs death, burial, and resurrection. The story of the thief on the cross, contacted me about recording an audio book, and then that led to a. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading thief on the cross.
After engaging in a few bible discussions with nonchristians, one will often find nearly every argument he makes to show what one must do in order to be saved countered with one question, but what about the thief on the cross. Characters of the bible the thief on the cross joy. The story of the thief on the cross is found in the following bible verses. This story is in many ways one of the most touching stories in the bible. This man was not, ellen white wrote, a hardened criminal.
In other words, while the other thief would pay for his crimes even in death and pay for his sins in hell, this thief would close his eyes on the cross and open them in glory. Templar secrets in america templars in america series book 2 kindle edition by brody, david s download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. So first, we need to look at the context in which christ made this statement to the thief on the cross. Christian tradition holds that gestas was on the cross to the left of jesus and dismas was on the cross to the right of jesus. The thief on the cross pastor doug batchelor youtube. Jesus was crucified on a cross between two bad men.
We respect your privacy and never sell, rent, or loan our lists. See stephen binettus book on the good thief, where he calls him the archangel of paradise, the firstborn son of the crucified christ, the martyr, the apostle and preacher of the whole world, who, from his chair of the cross, preached christ to the whole world. In writing the book, pastor colin tried to imagine the thief looking back on the last day of his life on earth from the perspective of his new life in heaven. How was the thief on the cross saved without being baptized. Most of the books i purchase are studies on different subjects and scriptures to read. In a lively, clear and readable way huge doctrines of scripture are explained. They were being punished for stealing other peoples things. The thief on the cross afterlife conditional immortality. He was replying to the thiefs plea, lord, remember me when you come into your kingdom.