Salvation

Salvation

Two others, both criminals, were led out to be executed with [Jesus]. When they came to a place called The Skull, they nailed him to the cross. And the criminals were also crucified – one on his right and one on his left. One of the criminals hanging beside him scoffed, “So you’re the Messiah, are you? Prove it by saving yourself – and us, too, while you’re at it!” But the other criminal protested, “Don’t you fear God even when you have been sentenced to die? We deserve to die for our crimes, but this man hasn’t done anything wrong.” Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your Kingdom.” And Jesus replied, “I assure you, today you will be with me in paradise.”

Luke 23:32-33, 39-43 NLT

This “famous last word” of salvation tells us…

1) Being near Jesus is not the same as being __________________________ Jesus.

2) Everyone will not be __________________________________________.

3) __________________________________________ makes all the difference.

Salvation provides…

1) __________________________________________ from our past.

2) __________________________________________ for the present.

3) __________________________________________ in the future.