Regrettably, I’ve learned from experience with one of the posters that it doesn’t matter how aware you make him of the error of his position, that he will simply refuse to acknowledge his erroreous position.
For example, the claim that the thief was in “heaven” the very day Christ died as proof that profession of belief is all that is required. My earlier post (#1222) clearly shows that between his death and resurrection Christ had not yet ascended to heaven to be with the Father. I am just waiting for the mental gymnastics to explain that away. I know they won’t be able to stick the dismount, but it will be enjoyable to watch.
Why do you put Heaven in quotes, CUH? Do you think it is a fantasy?
"very day"
This really is a good question. Find the answer to Genesis 2:17 and I think you'll have both.
... for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die.
I think the answer is probably 2 Peter 3:8.