We may not be in basic disagreement. While being crucified, Jesus turned to the thief next to him and said he would join Him in heaven. Even at the moment of one’s last breath, it is possible for the mercy of God to prevail over our sinful heart and sin filled past. God bless you and your family.
” Jesus turned to the thief next to him and said he would join Him in heaven.”
No, Jesus said “Paradise”. He did not say Heaven and Jesus did not go to Heaven that day. And he said to him, ‘Truly, I say to you, TODAY you will be with me in PARADISE’” (Luke 23:32-43).
” Even at the moment of one’s last breath, it is possible for the mercy of God to prevail over our sinful heart and sin filled past.”
If true contrition is in the heart of the sinner when asking for forgiveness.
Otherwise, its just words and gets you nowhere.