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- When we take into account contextual clues and translational biases, it becomes clear that the thief did not in fact go to heaven after his death. On the contrary, Jesus promised him something far greater!
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Did the thief on the cross go to heaven? When we take into account contextual clues and translational biases, it becomes clear that the thief did not in fact go to heaven after his death. On the contrary, Jesus promised him something far greater!
Sep 1, 2021 · Notice carefully what the thief said to Christ: “Then he said to Jesus, “ Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom ” (Luke 23:42). The thief himself knew that He will not go to heaven when he died. His words clearly show us that his request will be fulfilled in the future, not immediately.
Sep 1, 2021 · What and where is “Paradise”—and did the thief really go there with Jesus that day? Answer: The Bible shows that the dead are in the grave, awaiting the resurrection; they are not in heaven. The Apostle Peter said, “David did not ascend into the heavens” (Acts 2:34), and Christ said, “No one has ascended to heaven but He who came ...
Jesus promised that the thief would be with Him on that day in Paradise, yet Jesus said after His resurrection that He had not yet ascended to His Father. If He hadn’t been to Heaven yet, where did He go? It seems He and the thief went to the abode of the righteous dead, which Jesus earlier had called Paradise. I appreciate your kind words, Jeff.
Apr 11, 2022 · The believing thief asks to be remembered when Jesus comes into His kingdom (Luke 23:42), and Jesus replies, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise” (verse 43). So, after His death, Jesus went to the place of blessing where God is—heaven.
Answer: It is impossible to know whether or not the “ good thief ” went “straight to heaven” or had to undergo Purgatory. We cannot really judge that. It could be that he died in a state of perfect contrition for his sins and received baptism of desire.
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Nov 29, 2022 · Jesus' words to the thief on the cross, "today you will be with me in paradise," may be the most shocking thing he said on Good Friday. Can we really receive salvation at the very last minute? Here's what we know about the thief on the cross, and what Jesus' words meant.
