Hi Keith, you pose a good question. The question that was asked on the cross by the dying sinner was "And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom." Luke 23:42 By this, he was inferring forgiveness for his sins. In this case, Christ understood his statement, and He (Christ) accepted it. Luke 23:43 And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.
We should never judge someone else because we know what they have done.
Matthew 7:1 says: Judge not, that ye be not judged.
Revelation 22:14 says: Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.
Does this mean some of the commandments? It is my understanding that it is all of the commandments, which includes keeping the Sabbath.
Keith, thank you for sharing the words of comfort in your poem. Bless you my friend!
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