Does this mean that the prayer to God is much more open then you hear from the preacher man? I don't see any mention of being a sinner just unconditional acceptance to those who ask him. I guess I'm asking is the prayer to the lord is much more open and not a formula?
42Then he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.[a]"
43Jesus answered him, "I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise."
2007-09-19 06:35:55 · 8 answers · asked by Bruce Tzu 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
God judged our heart not the words of out mouth Rom 10:9-10. Obviously Jesus knew what was in this mans heart. Isn't it interesting that he saved him with out baptism, good works, giving money, doing good deeds, joining a church etc. none is needed for salvation only faith in Jesus alone.
2007-09-19 06:45:00 · answer #1 · answered by jesussaves 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Read the whole thing in context - and you have your answer:
"The other, however, rebuking him, said in reply, "Have you no fear of God, for you are subject to the same condemnation. And indeed, we have been condemned justly, for the sentence we received corresponds to our crimes, but this man has done nothing criminal." Then he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom."
He replied to him, "Amen, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise."
His prayer signifies his penitence.
BTW - he has a name: St. Dismas.
St. Sismas was of the thieves crucified with Jesus, the other being traditionally known as Gestas; Dismas is the one who rebuked the other, and asked for Christ's blessing.
An old legend from an Arabic infancy gospel says that when the Holy Family were running to Egypt, they were set upon by a band of thieves including Dismas and Gestas. One of the highwaymen realized there was something different, something special about them, and ordered his fellow bandits to leave them alone; this thief was Dismas.
2007-09-19 13:47:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The prayer of salvation does not have to be a formula. It is simply there if someone wants to give their heart to the Lord but does not know how to. It is for guidance.
2007-09-19 13:43:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The thief on the cross was speaking to God. The one who holds the keys to the kingdom. All we are told to do is to confess with our mouths and believe in our hearts. Salvation is Grace plus nothing else.
2007-09-19 13:47:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This man on the cross believed who Jesus was. He placed his faith and trust in Jesus. Jesus makes a promise to him as a result regarding his salvation, in keeping with the message of the gospel.
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2007-09-19 13:43:18 · answer #5 · answered by Hogie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The passage intimates the boundless mercy by which God receives a sinful and fallen humanity, imparting hope that God desires not the destruction of the sinner, but their reconciliation and redemption.
2007-09-19 13:49:04 · answer #6 · answered by Timaeus 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I talk to Jesus the way I talk to regular people. There is a time to be formal, but I don't think that there has to be a specific formula every time you pray. Sometimes I just want to talk to Jesus.
2007-09-19 13:44:33 · answer #7 · answered by The Apple Chick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this man obviously repented of his sins or the Lord wouldnt said what He did..
2007-09-19 13:39:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋