If God does not make exceptions, and if He is totally righteous He cannot. The thief on the cross, did not say he was sorry, did not go to church, was not baptized, and did no good deeds, the bible records no penance, and if it was necessary for him to be saved, the bible would have recorded the penance. The bible says that the thief on the cross simply believed in his dying moments on the cross and said "Remember me." And Jesus said "This day you will be with me in paradise." Like it or lump it----"Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you shall be saved." Faith alone. We really are saved by grace (def. undeserved favor.) If grace is grace, it is undeserved, and you cannot earn it or deserve it. God does it for you, not you doing it for God, Agree? If you don't then show me how God could make an exception, and still be absolutely righteous.
2006-12-09
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