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NASB | Luke 23:43 And He said to him, "Truly I say to you, today you shall be with Me in Paradise." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 23:43 Jesus said to him, "I assure you and most solemnly say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise." [2 Cor 12:4; Rev 2:7] |
Subject: Jesus couldn't of gone up to heaven. |
Bible Note: Joe I believe this passage is telling us every man is God conscious. Meaning man knows intrinsically that there is a higher power or being, man has a natural desire to worship something. Nature testifies there has to be a God. But that is a long step from there to Jesus. Hence we have various religions like Buddhist, Islam, Hindu and the list goes on. I’m not sure how God deals with those that have never heard of Jesus, but Jesus’ testimony was that no man can come to the father but by Him. Therefore if these others are going to be saved they must be told Jesus is the only way. How and if that is done neither I nor anyone can speak to since we simply don’t know, the Bible is silent on this issue. We have to trust God and His justice and be real glad we heard and received the message. EdB |