EPISODE · Apr 3, 2026 · 13 MIN
Three Crowns
from First Baptist Joplin · host John Swadley
John Swadley | Revelation 1:18 This powerful message takes us on a journey through three crowns that tell the complete story of our salvation. The crown of thorns represents more than physical suffering; it connects directly back to sin's curse after the fall. The crown of glory reminds us that death could not hold Him - He is the living one who conquered the grave. And finally, the crown of life is offered to each of us because Jesus holds the keys to death and Hades. This isn't just about making bad people good; it's about making dead people live. The profound truth here is that our past mistakes, our guilt, our shame - all of it was placed on Jesus so we could be free. When we truly grasp that Jesus died our death so we could live His life, everything changes.
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John Swadley | Revelation 1:18 This powerful message takes us on a journey through three crowns that tell the complete story of our salvation. The crown of thorns represents more than physical suffering; it connects directly back to sin's curse after the fall. The crown of glory reminds us that death could not hold Him - He is the living one who conquered the grave. And finally, the crown of life is offered to each of us because Jesus holds the keys to death and Hades. This isn't just about making bad people good; it's about making dead people live. The profound truth here is that our past mistakes, our guilt, our shame - all of it was placed on Jesus so we could be free. When we truly grasp that Jesus died our death so we could live His life, everything changes.
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