As Jesus hung on the cross, a dying thief turned to Him in faith and received the promise of paradise that very day. This moment reveals that salvation comes by grace through faith—not by good works or religious rituals. The thief admitted his guilt, recognized Jesus’ innocence, and trusted in Christ’s coming kingdom. Jesus’ response—“Today you will be with me in paradise”—confirms the immediacy of salvation, the reality of life after death, and the boundless reach of God’s mercy. No one is too far gone, and it’s never too late to turn to Christ—until it is.
A Deathbed Conversion
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