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Thief On Cross

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Luke 23: 39-43

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Is this evidence that baptism is not necessary?

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“The thief was never baptized!”

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We have no evidence one way or another…but what baptism was in effect?

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Matthew 4:17
John’s baptism
Acts 2:38
Baptism for forgiveness of sins…50 days later.

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“The thief got to heaven without being baptized…I can too!”

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What is the purpose of baptism?
Acts 2:38
Acts 22:16
Forgiveness of sins

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Forgiveness on whose authority?

Jesus!

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Can Jesus forgive sins without baptism?
Matthew 9:1-7

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Luke 5:20
Friend, your sins are forgiven.
John 8:11
Go and sin no more.

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Thief was under old covenant.

Hebrews 8: 6, 7, & 13
We are under a better covenant.

Hebrews 9:11-13
Blood of Jesus
Verse 15 mediator of a new covenant.

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New covenant was not active until after the death of Jesus.

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How long could obedience be delayed?

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