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How do we know that the dying thief was saved?

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The dying thief was assured of salvation by Jesus, who said, 'Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.'

The assurance of the dying thief's salvation comes from Jesus' response to his request. After the thief acknowledges his guilt and pleads for remembrance, Jesus provides a comforting promise saying, 'Verily I say unto thee, Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.' This response illustrates the sovereign grace that God extends to even the most undeserving. The thief, having no time for good deeds or sacraments, simply expressed his faith in Jesus at the moment of dying. This incident confirms that salvation is by grace through faith alone, and not by works, aligning with the historic Reformed understanding of justification.
Scripture References: Luke 23:43

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