The Cross of Christ Alone Can Save

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Originally Posted by mfblume

The thief was not in a day when atonement had already been made. Atonement was not made until after Christ arose the third day and ascended to the holiest in Heaven.

At any rate, Jesus told the disciples at least 43 days after the thief died to BEGIN preaching repentance and remission of sins in His name at Jerusalem after the received the power from on high, which is Spirit Baptism. And they BEGAN preaching that message on the day of Pentecost in Acts 2:38. Why preach something else?

Luk 24:45-49 Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures, (46) And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: (47) And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning (It had never before been preached, but would be preached after Acts 2) at Jerusalem. (48) And ye are witnesses of these things. (49) And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.

Act 2:36-39 Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ. (37) Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? (38) Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. (39) For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.

I just preached this Sunday night and we had a wonderful baptism in Jesus' name! ON RESURRECTION SUNDAY! Woohoo!