THE APOSTLE PETER AND THE THIEF ON THE CROSS?   BY STEVE FINNELL

When the apostle Peter preached the first sermon under the New Covenant, on the Day of Pentecost 33 AD, what did he preach? 

1. Peter preached Jesus as a miracle worker. (Acts 2:22)

2. Peter preached Jesus crucified.(Acts 2:23)

3. Peter preached Jesus resurrected from the grave. (Acts 2:31)

4. Peter preached Jesus ascended into heaven. (Acts 2:34)

5. Peter preached Jesus as Lord and Christ. (Acts 2:36)

When the men at Pentecost heard Peter preach, they ask Peter and the rest of the apostles what they should do. (Acts 2:37)

What did Peter tell them they should do? Did Peter say "You can be saved just like the thief on the cross, simply ask the Lord to remember you when He comes into His kingdom?" NO, Peter did not say nor did he imply they could be saved like the thief on the cross.

WHAT DID PETER SAY? Acts 2:38 Then Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.(NKJV)

There are no Scriptures stating that men can be saved like the thief on the cross under the New Covenant terms for pardon.