Introduction
Luke 23:33, 39-46Answering the baptism question
Acts 2:38 – People sometimes try to use the case of the thief on the cross to prove that baptism is not necessary for salvation.The simple answer is: the thief was living under the Old Covenant, and baptism into Jesus was not yet in force.Luke 3:3John 3:5Matthew 28:19Mark 16:15-16 – These are Jesus’ words after His resurrection.Acts 2:37-41 – This is the first time baptism into Jesus was commanded.What about David, Moses, and Abraham? They weren’t baptized either.Hebrews 9:15-17 – Jesus’ sacrifice covered those under the Old Covenant.Galatians 4:5 – Jesus redeemed those that were under the law.The transition to the New Covenant took place in Acts 2.Romans 6:3-6 – Baptism is “into His death.” No one could have experienced that baptism BEFORE He died.Romans 10:9 – If the thief proves that baptism is not required, he also proves that belief in Jesus’ resurrection is not required.The other thief
If he had humbled himself in his last moments, he could have been saved. What regret must he have now!The penitent thief
Matthew 27:38-44 – At first, both criminals mocked Jesus.Luke 23:40-42 – One thief evidently had a change of heart.Jesus
Luke 23:43 – In some of Jesus’ last breaths, He made time for one more soul.Jesus loves you too!
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