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What We Have in Common With the Thief on a Cross

April 10, 2017 by Stephanie Leave a Comment

“I tell you the truth. Today you will be with me in paradise.” (Luke 23:43) Words uttered by a dying Jesus to a man who is actually guilty of his crime. Who does he think he is? This man; the recipient of Jesus’ promise of joining him in His Kingdom. He is , after all, a […]

Filed Under: Easter Tagged With: criminal, cross, felons, forgiveness, grace, Jesus, Luke 23:43, paradise, Savior, sin, thief

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