Tag: KingdomOfGod
A Comma, a Cross, and a Kingdom: Rethinking the Thief Beside Christ
“Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.” Those words–spoken by Jesus to a dying man–have comforted many and confused just as many. For centuries, this single verse has launched sermons, sparked debates, and shaped doctrines that affect how people view salvation itself. But what if this powerful statement has been misunderstood–not because of what Jesus said, but because of…
“It Is Finished” – But What Was Finished?
TS Writer
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Kingdom of God
“He didn’t say, ‘I am finished.’ He said it was.” When Jesus cried out, “It is finished” (John 19:30), many take it to mean the entire plan of salvation was completed at that moment. From that view, the gospel message is simple: Jesus did everything – there’s nothing more to be done but to believe. The story is essentially over. All that remains is the…