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The thief, the malefactor, was saved under the Old Mosaic Covenant, for which Jesus was the ultimate sacrifice, not under the New Covenant, which was effected subsequent to His justifying resurrection. In either Covenant, salvation was/is by repentant faith alone on Jesus the Messiah of the Bible alone.

Salvation is instantly assured upon the moment of totally committed trust, and it is permanent.

Baptism is simply a reflection of having entered as as disciple into that New Covenant offered by God. It is an induction rite very similar to being sworn into one of the Armed Forces as a recruit.

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