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Send us a textBeyond Religion: Finding True Salvation in Jesus – Unshakeable: A Daily Christian Devotional PodcastEpisode Description: What if everything you thought about church, salvation, and religion was turned upside down? In this devotional from London, England, Reverend Ben Cooper unpacks Psalm 91 to reveal a life-changing truth: you don't need church, you need Jesus.This message challenges the tendency to substitute religious performance for a genuine relationship with Christ. From the thief on the cross who entered paradise without rituals or sermons, to Jesus' words to Nicodemus about being “born again,” we uncover the radical reality that salvation is not about institutions but about heart transformation.Even as our bodies weaken, the soul remains eternal, “fearfully and wonderfully made.” Jesus Himself, “a man of sorrows,” understood pain, grief, and even mental anguish in Gethsemane—bringing hope to all who struggle with depression or anxiety.Psalm 91 reminds us that true peace and freedom are not found in religious checklists but in faith in the King of Kings. When we dwell in His presence, we discover divine refuge, strength, and hope for eternity.Biblical Foundation:Psalm 91:1–2 – “Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.”John 3:3 – “No one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.”Luke 23:42–43 – “Today you will be with me in paradise.”Episode Highlights:Salvation is not religious ritual but personal faith in Jesus.The thief on the cross shows that grace, not performance, secures eternity.Our bodies fade, but our souls remain eternal.Jesus carried sorrow and grief, offering hope to those who suffer.Psalm 91 as a refuge of faith, hope, and peace in uncertain times.Life Application: Don't measure your faith by outward performance. Ask instead: Do I know Jesus personally? Salvation is not a system but a gift of grace that transforms your heart and brings peace in chaos.Call to Action: Support this listener-funded ministry and help us continue spreading hope through daily devotional messages.Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RBChristianRadio Visit RB Christian Radio: https://www.RBChristianRadio.netWhere to Listen: Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and more—bringing daily hope, prayer, and Scripture to believers worldwide.Support the showThank you for listening! For more inspiring content, visit our main site at RBChristianRadio.net. Explore our ministry services and celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net. If you'd like to support our work, you can now Buy Me a Coffee and help us keep spreading the word. Every bit makes a difference! God bless and see you in the next episode.
"The Thief on the Cross" #2 - Last time we heard Jesus make a promise to the one thief crucified beside Him, that he would be in Paradise that day with Jesus. Some folks today try to draw the conclusion from this that since this thief was not baptized then people today do not need to be baptized either. Two things make this position illogical and untenable. First, when correctly understood, scripture will never contradict itself. Second, today, we are under the New Covenant. The thief was not. Let's take a look.
Today's classic episode from 2020 includes the story of my first trip to the golf course with my father. WE also consider the thief on the cross and the call to clean up our ethics.
One of the robbers crucified along with Jesus admitted his guilt and asked Jesus to remember him when He came into His kingdom. Jesus told him that he would be with Him in Paradise on that day. This event continues to be a point of controversy. What can we make of this? Is Jesus establishing another way to be saved without the need for being baptized? What else did this man NOT do which is taught elsewhere in scripture? Let's engage in some good Bible study in these two lessons to find some answers.
Delivered by Pastor Brad Smith 10/08/25. The following discussion reveals that the scriptural process to save the thief was all but impossible... the simple process of comparing spiritual with spiritual reveals much more than personal preferences. Scriptural References. Luk 23:39-43, Act 1:3, Mat 27:42, Mat 27:44, Mar 15:32-33, Isa 53:9, Joh 20:40-41, Joh 20:15-17, Mat 20:22-23, Joh 12:50, Mat 9:5-6, Luk 23:34-35, Mat 27:44-46, Act 2:38. A PDF copy of the talk notes is available to view or download at: https://www.brf.org.au/articles/articles.jsp?category=9 A MP4 video is also available to view or download at: https://www.brf.org.au/videos/videos.jsp?category=2 And/Or A YouTube link to the uploaded video. https://youtu.be/oi4jr-VmyHc
Send us a textSalvation Without Religion | John 14:6 | The Thief, the Cross, and the Truth About EternityWelcome to Unshakeable: A Daily Christian Devotional Podcast with Reverend Ben CooperWhat if everything you thought about salvation was incomplete—or even upside down?In this bold, theologically rich devotional, Reverend Ben Cooper invites us to rethink everything we've assumed about being “saved.” Drawing deeply from John 14:6, where Jesus proclaims, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me,” this message challenges the notion that salvation is tied to church attendance, denominational loyalty, or religious rituals.Instead, we are reminded that salvation belongs to the Lord alone (Psalm 3:8), and that God's grace reaches beyond the walls of religion to meet us wherever we are—just as He did for the thief on the cross.
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A new MP3 sermon from Audiobooks by Thomas Boston is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Extraordinary Case of Thief on the Cross no Argument for Delaying Repentance Subtitle: Practical Discourses Speaker: Thomas Boston Broadcaster: Audiobooks by Thomas Boston Event: Audiobook Date: 2/4/1800 Bible: Luke 23:42 Length: 39 min.
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Solid Rock Bible ChurchSunday July 13, 2025Pastor Bill Gay:"The Thief On The Cross"SCRIPTURE:LUKE 23:39-43LUKE 23:40-41Romans 10:13MATTHEW 10:28LUKE 23:42LUKE 23:43
It seems that the thief on the cross gets a lot of attention in the discussion of salvation. This study takes things a bit deeper in understanding when the thief lived, not where Jesus said he would live.
It seems that the thief on the cross gets a lot of attention in the discussion of salvation. This study takes things a bit deeper in understanding when the thief lived, not where Jesus said he would live. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1561/29
Mike continues our Summer School series by showing us how to find freedom for our future, like the Thief on the Cross did during Jesus' final hours.
In this message, Shepley Osman offers a thoughtful study of the thief on the cross. This brief yet powerful Christian life displays conversion, confession, and confidence in Christ. By examining the thief on the cross, listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own walk with Christ and the profound truth that salvation is by grace alone. Osman highlights key truths about faith, forgiveness, and God's mercy through this timeless example. ★ Support this podcast ★
Introduction Luke 23:33, 39-46 Answering the baptism question Acts 2:38 – People sometimes try to use the case of the thief on the cross to…
In this message, Shepley Osman offers a thoughtful study of the thief on the cross. This brief yet powerful Christian life displays conversion, confession, and confidence in Christ. By examining the thief on the cross, listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own walk with Christ and the profound truth that salvation is by grace alone. Osman highlights key truths about faith, forgiveness, and God's mercy through this timeless example. ★ Support this podcast ★
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The saving of the thief on the cross is undoubtedly the most remarkable salvation of all of those recorded in the gospels. Many people believed in Jesus as they watched Him heal, deliver and perform miracles, but this man believed as he watched Jesus die. He had only a few hours of contact with Jesus, during which both endured the horrors of crucifixion, yet, in spite of this, he embraced the essentials of the gospel and was granted eternal life. No one explained to him what he must do to be saved, but as he watched and listened, his heart told him the truth, and he responded with faith. It would be hard to imagine a situation which better reveals the essential elements for salvation. Let's look closely at this man's experience. To purchase Pastor Steve's newest book Understanding Romans: Life-Changing Lessons from Paul's Greatest Letter, visit Amazon. Also check out our website at lifelessonspublishing.com for additional resources for pastors and leaders. We have recorded classes and other materials offered at no charge.
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This story gets lots of attention around this time of year. No doubt, it is an incredible example of the saving power of the sacrifice of Christ. But the way it's interpreted is critical to a right understanding of what it means to follow Jesus. Whitney Capps and Russ Greer offer some thoughts on how this encounter with the crucified Christ impacts the greater understanding of salvation.We'd love to hear from you! Send us your thoughts or show ideas via text message.Support the showIf you want to learn more about how your life and your theology matter, join the Theology and Fun community.
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The account of the thief's interaction with Jesus on the cross was included in the Gospel of Luke for a reason. But what is the lesson we are to take from that brief interaction? In this podcast, we discuss what lessons should and which lessons should not be taken from that section of scripture. One of the main conclusions is that we can never get too far from God to return to Him through Christ and it is never too late to make our decision for Christ. #goodfriday
Send us a textIt's that time of year again! We're crossing over with Ministry Misfits and Is it Pagan for our 2025 Lenten Easter Special. This year we're talking about the simplicity of Salvation by looking at the significance of the rebel on the cross next to Jesus and why his declaration of to Jesus is so important. Support the show If you have any questions about the subjects covered in today's episode you can find us on Facebook at the links below or you can shoot me an email at joe@buddywalkwithjesus.com One Stop Shop for all the links Linktr.ee/happydeamedia
In part three of our series, Walking With Jesus: A Journey to the Cross with Major Dr. Terry Masango, we explore three simple words: "Jesus, remember me." Spoken by a dying criminal, these words contain within them the essence of our faith journey. As we near Holy Week, Major Masango invites us to consider which of the two thieves we identify with—the one who demanded physical salvation or the one who recognized his need for spiritual redemption. It's a message that speaks directly to those of us who feel unworthy, invisible, or beyond redemption. It reminds us that even at the worst points in our lives—even in our final moments like the thief on the cross—we can turn to Jesus and simply ask, "Remember me." And his answer remains the same: "Today you will be with me in paradise." >>> Get your free Holy Week Art Journal here. EPISODE SHOWNOTES: Read more. BE AFFIRMED. Get the Good Words email series. JOIN THE HOPEFULS. Get inside the group. WHAT'S YOUR CAUSE? Take our quiz. BE INSPIRED. Follow us on Instagram. DO GOOD. Give to The Salvation Army.
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He died a thief's death. He awoke in paradise. As Easter approaches, Pastor Colin Smith, host of Open the Bible, shares one of the most remarkable stories of God's grace. It's a feature called Heaven, How I Got Here, and it's the perfect opportunity for you to share the Good News.
Pastor Nichole continues her series that investigates interactions that Jesus had with people during His time here on earth.Jesus shared his message of salvation to all, even in his final agonizing moments on the cross. What vital lesson about salvation must we learn from Jesus' interaction with the thief on the cross, and how do we apply it in our own lives if we hope to bring the gospel to everyone, everywhere?
A talk from the Mbird Birmingham Conference "Grace, Rest, and the End of Scorekeeping". 2011. Property of Mockingbird Ministries, all rights reserved (www.mbird.com).
Heading to Paradise, and the question about the thief on the cross
Conversations Jesus Had, Part 15: The Thief on the Cross. Death bed conversions happen! Last second salvation happens! While this gives us great hope; it would be foolish to presume this opportunity to be available to others - including yourself.
It seems that the thief on the cross gets a lot of attention in the discussion of salvation. This study takes things a bit deeper in understanding when the thief lived, not where Jesus said he would live.
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People are obsessed with life; no one wants to die. In fact, we are scared to death of dying. Most of us are familiar with the saying, "You only live once." But we have to ask ourselves an all-important question: What happens to us after we die? For most people, death is either a great mystery or a subject of great denial. However, the fact remains – we all die. What if this life is not all there is? What if there actually is life after death? If so, who can tell us what happens after we die? Because of His firsthand experience in heaven and His knowledge of the future, Jesus can. He presents us with three basic truths about the subject of life after death: 1. There is life after death. 2. There are two destinations from which everyone must choose. 3. There is a way to ensure you make the right choice. Right now, you may be dying of thirst, but you don't have to perish in your thirst. Likewise, you may be overcome with sin, but you don't have to die in your sins. There is something you can do, right now, to ensure that when you die, you will have everlasting life and happiness. The most important thing you must do in this life is to make sure you don't die in your sins. God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through him. – John 3:17 (NLT)
The biblical kind of remembering is not like our usual idea of remembering where we recall an event or reflect on happier times. Biblical remembering involves bringing something from the past into the present in such a way that it does not lose any of its original meaning or power or import. It's an almost tangible way to connect past and present. So much about worship—so much about living a life of worship—is about remembering rightly. How do we remember rightly and biblically?
How the Thief On The Cross Found Paradise with Christ "How the Thief On The Cross Found Paradise with Christ" | Watch This Episode on YouTube {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/how-the-thief-on-the-cross-found-paradise-with-christ/#arve-youtube-i8hw28p8e5e","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/I8HW28P8E5E?iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&autohide=1&playsinline=0&autoplay=0","name":"How the Thief On The Cross Found Paradise with Christ","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/STP-S30-EP05-How-the-Thief-On-The-Cross-Found-Paradise-with-Christ.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-09-12","description":"How the Thief On The Cross Found Paradise with Christ"} Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel Support Our Podcast Join Our Mailing List Watch Us On Rumble Related Messages Related sermons: God's Grace on Death Row Preaching the Gospel to Christians The Final Words of John & Jesus "How the Thief On The Cross Found Paradise with Christ " | Watch this episode on Vimeo {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/how-the-thief-on-the-cross-found-paradise-with-christ/#arve-vimeo-1007749950","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/1007749950?h=fa2beeeefe&dnt=1&app_id=122963&transparent=0&title=1&byline=0&portrait=0&autoplay=0","name":"How the Thief On The Cross Found Paradise with Christ","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/STP-S30-EP05-How-the-Thief-On-The-Cross-Found-Paradise-with-Christ.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-09-12","description":"How the Thief On The Cross Found Paradise with Christ"} Follow Us On Vimeo Listen to the Audio Podcast Subscribe on iPhone Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify How the Thief On The Cross Found Paradise with Christ Was the thief on the cross next to Jesus saved? Some say yes, while others say no. If he was saved, how was he saved? Was he saved under the provisions of the Old Covenant, or was he saved under the New Covenant? Is his salvation the same sort of salvation that we receive today under the New Covenant, or is it something different? Some years after Christ's death on the cross and His resurrection, the Apostle Paul writes in Romans 10:9, “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” Did the thief confess these things and confess his sin? He was literally on his bed of death, so in addition to all this, there's the question of baptism. The thief wasn't baptized. How can what happened between Jesus and the two thieves be explained so we might better understand what took place? Join us on the Straight Truth Podcast this week as Dr. Richard Caldwell and Dr. Josh Philpot discuss the biblical account of the thief on the cross from Luke 23. Dr. Caldwell and Dr. Philpot seek to help us see how this story illustrates key aspects of faith, salvation, and even evangelism. From Luke 23:32-33, we learn that two thieves (also called criminals/robbers elsewhere) are led away with and will be put to death on crosses along with Jesus, one on His right and one on His left. Dr. Philpot shares the account of Luke 23 from verses 39-43, where these two criminals have both been reviling Jesus (See Matthew 27:44, Mark 15:32) when almost suddenly one criminal profoundly rebukes the other and then goes on to appeal to Jesus to remember him when He comes into His Kingdom. Jesus answers that man by saying, Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise. Dr. Caldwell tells us Jesus answered that man's request, and he was saved. But how did that happen, we ask? He was saved the same way that salvation has been throughout history. Salvation has always been by grace alone, faith alone,
In this episode, Dr. Richard Caldwell and Dr. Josh Philpot explore the biblical account of the thief on the cross from Luke 23. The discussion delves into how this story reveals the nature of salvation, which is by grace alone through faith alone, and emphasizes the power of faith in Christ, even in the final moments of life. This story serves as both an encouragement and a warning—showing that it's never too late to come to Christ, but also highlighting the urgency of responding to the gospel message.
A new MP3 sermon from Founders Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: How the Thief On The Cross Found Paradise with Christ Subtitle: 01 Straight Truth Podcast Speaker: Richard Caldwell Jr. Broadcaster: Founders Baptist Church Event: Podcast Date: 9/12/2024 Length: 7 min.
The Thief on the Cross and baptism.