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ORIGINAL CHARTS BY:DONNIE S. BARNES, TH.D.

MINISTER – CHURCH OF CHRISTRED BOILING SPRINGS, TN.

POWER POINTS & ANIMATIONS BY:JACK WHEELER

MINISTER CHURCH OF CHRIST

CLOVIS, CA.WWW.POWERPOINTSTOJESUS.COM

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The

Cross of Christ

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A Look at the Three CrossesIn the Center

FOR SIN

On the LeftIN SIN

On the RightTO SIN

Matthew 27:38 Then are there crucified with him two

robbers, one on the right hand and one on the left.

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A Look at the Three CrossesIN THE CENTER

The Cross of Redemption

ON THE LEFTThe Cross of Rejection

ON THE RIGHTThe Cross of Repentance

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A Look at the Three Crosses

ON THE LEFTThe Cross of Rejection

Did not humble himself

Scoffed at Jesus

Thought selfishly

Barabbas

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A Look at the Three Crosses

ON THE RIGHTThe Cross of Repentance

Rebuked the other thief

Defended the innocence of Jesus

Asked for Jesus to remember him

Thief

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A Look at the Three CrossesThe 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.”

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A Look at the Three Crosses

Showed humility in his request — “Lord, remember me when You come into Your

kingdom.”

The evidence of genuine repentance: Thief Recognized that Jesus was suffering wrongly

“This man has done nothing wrong.”

Confessed Jesus openly - Called Him “Lord.”

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A Look at the Three CrossesTHE TWO THIEVES CONTRASTED

The 1st saw Jesus as a man - The 2nd saw Him as LordThe 1st saw Jesus as a mock king - The 2nd saw Him as the “King of Kings” with a coming kingdomThe 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?