Answers about thief on the cross

Was the thief on the cross baptised?

We have a few equally valid possibilities here. It’s possible that the thief on the cross (Luke 23:40-43) was baptised before he was crucified. It’s also possible that Jesus made an exception for the thief because the opportunity for baptism was not present. However, Jesus’ clear instruction to us is “Whoever believes and is baptized [...]

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Did the thief on the cross go to heaven?

Luke 23:42-43 And he [the thief] said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” {43} And he said to him, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” It’s probable that Luke 23:43 should read as follows: And he said unto him – Verily, I say unto thee [...]

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