The Man on the Middle Cross Said I Could Come | Daniel Bentley

The Wonderful Cross: From the Thief’s Last Breath to Eternal Life

In this compelling and grace-filled message, Pastor Daniel Bentley walks us back to the scene of Calvary—where two criminals hung next to Jesus, but only one walked into Paradise. This is the story of that man, the thief who put his faith in the dying Savior. It’s a story that reveals the beauty, simplicity, and power of the Gospel.

💬 “The cross may seem foolish to the world, but to those of us being saved, it is the very power of God.”

💬 “He didn’t say the perfect prayer. He didn’t attend church. But he called Jesus ‘Lord’—and that was enough.”

💬 “It’s never too late to give your life to Jesus.”

🔑 Key Themes:

• The transforming power of the cross

• Salvation by grace alone—no works required

• The thief on the cross: a picture of all of us

• It’s never too late to receive eternal life

• The decision that determines your eternity 📖 Scriptures Referenced:

• Luke 23:32–43 – “Today you will be with Me in Paradise.”

• 1 Corinthians 1:18 – “The message of the cross is the power of God.”

• Romans 10:9 – “If you confess with your mouth and believe in your heart…”

• Ephesians 2:8–9 – “It is by grace you have been saved.”

• Deuteronomy 30:19 – “Choose life so that you may live.”

🙏 A Personal Reflection:

You’re one decision away from eternity. You don’t have to have it all together. You just have to come to the One who died for you.

Whether you're on the edge of belief or clinging to hope, the cross invites you: Come and die… so that you might truly live.

🕊️ It's not too late.

🕊️ You’re not too far gone.

🕊️ The Man on the middle cross says you can come.

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