THE THIEF ON THE CROSS

THE THIEF ON THE CROSS.

THE PENITENT THIEF

Luke 23:39-43 And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on Him, saying, If You be Christ, save Yourself and us (is reported by Matthew and Mark as both doing this in the beginning; however, at a point, one, which we will read about momentarily, changed completely). 40 But the other answering rebuked Him, saying (proclaims the spirit of true Repentance), Do not You fear God, seeing you are in the same condemnation? (This means that he is owning up to his guilt, which is the first requirement of Repentance.) 41 And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds (proclaims him making no excuses, admitting to his sin, holding no enmity toward his executers, which presents a powerful truth): but this Man has done nothing amiss (presents the only kind word uttered about Christ at this time, other than that spoken by the Centurion). 42 And He said unto Jesus (speaks of recognition as to Who Jesus really was), Lord, remember me when You come into Your Kingdom (presents the simple prayer of Repentance; it is one of the most remarkable conversions recorded in the Bible). 43 And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto you, Today shall you be with Me in Paradise (a statement of fact, and not a question, as some claim; however, his stay in Paradise would be very short; some three days later, he would accompany Christ to Heaven, along with every other person in Paradise, which included all the Old Testament Saints).

This Psassage tells us that it is Pure Faith in Jesus Christ and what He did at the Cross, in order to be Saved and to make it to Heaven. Paradice was taken away, after Jesus Christ has fulfilled the Old Covenant and took not just the thief to Heaven but, the Old Testament Saints as well. Now, if you die and have not Repented from your hell bound living lifestyles and turning away from speaking death (Cussing in your speeches), you will go to hell. If you are Reborn Again (Saved)? You will go right to Heaven, when you die.
There are no such thing as Purgatory, that is false doctrine from the false beliefs of the Catholics. There are no more Paradise either. Only Heaven and hell. If you want to be Saved and make it to Heaven? Then I want to invite you to deny yourselves before God Almighty and Repent and drop the sinful living.
Repent to God through Jesus Christ, accept Jesus through Faith in the Finished Work at the Cross. Call upon God and you will be Saved. No other Work is not required. By adding any Works to what Jesus Christ has already taken care of, is Spiritual Adultery.
I want to invite you to say this Prayer out loud, until you have accepted Jesus into you heart, through Faith. Saying this Prayer will not Save you, unless you Believe in what you are reading. I believe that this Prayer will open your hearts door, to allow the Holy Spirit to come in and over flow in you so, you will gain the Truth that sets souls free, from sin, and from Spiritual death.

THE SINNER’S PRAYER

"DEAR GOD IN HEAVEN, I COME TO YOU TODAY AS A LOST SINNER." "I AM ASKING YOU THAT YOU SAVE MY SOUL AND CLEANSE ME FROM ALL SIN." "I REALIZE IN MY HEART MY NEED OF SALVATION, WHICH CAN ONLY COME THROUGH JESUS CHRIST." "I AM ACCEPTING CHRIST INTO MY HEART AND WHAT HE DID ON THE CROSS IN ORDER TO PURCHASE MY REDEMPTION." "IN OBEDIENCE TO YOUR WORD, I CONFESS WITH MY MOUTH THE LORD JESUS, AND BELIEVE IN MY HEART THAT GOD HAS RAISED HIM FROM THE DEAD." "YOU HAVE SAID IN YOUR WORD WHICH CANNOT LIE, 'FOR WHOSOEVER CALL UPON THE NAME OF THE LORD SHALL BE SAVED' (ROM. 10-13)." "I HAVE CALLED UPON YOUR NAME EXACTLY AS YOU HAVE SAID, AND I AM SAVED."

God Bless my family and friends.