The discussion is:
Is Baptism a REQUIREMENT for entrance into Heaven?
What is your answer?
David Miller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
David Miller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
David Miller wrote about the thief on the cross:
>> How do you know that he was not baptized before
>> he was crucified, much like some of the men on
>> death row today?
Kevin wrote:
> If he was Baptised before accepting Jesus,
> what then was he Baptised into?
My point is that perhaps he had accepted Jesus before and had already been
baptized into him. What in the Bible tells us that he accepted Jesus on the
cross? Mat. 27:44 does indicate that both thieves insulted Jesus, but maybe
he was a "backslidder" having doubts? Is it possible that the thief on the
cross represents hope for the backslider rather than a death bed conversion?
I don't know the answers here. I'm just posing some questions based upon my
reading of the Bible. Is there anything in the Bible that gives you your
understanding of the thief on the cross, or is it our culture or maybe even
revelation that gives you your perspective?
Peace be with you.
David Miller.
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