1. Original Charts By: Donnie S. Barnes, Th. D
Original Charts By: Donnie S. Barnes, Th.D. Minister – Church of Christ Red Boiling Springs, Tn. Power Points & Animations By: Jack Wheeler Minister Church of Christ Clovis, Ca.

2. The Cross of Christ

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4. The Three Persons on the Three Crosses
TO SIN
IN SIN
FOR 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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6. A Look at the Three Crosses
In the Center
FOR SIN
On the Left
IN SIN
On the Right
TO SIN
Matthew 27:38 Then are there crucified with him two robbers, one on the right hand and one on the left.

8. A Look at the Three Crosses
IN THE CENTER
The Cross of Redemption
ON THE LEFT
The Cross of Rejection
ON THE RIGHT
The Cross of Repentance

10. A Look at the Three Crosses
ON THE LEFT
The Cross of Rejection
Barabbas
Did not humble himself
Scoffed at Jesus
Thought selfishly

12. A Look at the Three Crosses
Thief
ON THE RIGHT
The Cross of Repentance
Rebuked the other thief
Defended the innocence of Jesus
Asked for Jesus to remember him

13. A Look at the Three Crosses
The 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.”

14. A Look at the Three Crosses
The evidence of genuine repentance: Thief
Recognized that Jesus was suffering wrongly “This man has done nothing wrong.”
Confessed Jesus openly - Called Him “Lord.”
Showed humility in his request — “Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom.”

16. A Look at the Three Crosses
THE TWO THIEVES CONTRASTED
The 1st saw Jesus as a man - The 2nd saw Him as Lord
The 1st saw Jesus as a mock king - The 2nd saw Him as the “King of Kings” with a coming kingdom
The 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?