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Originally Posted by RevDWW
Romans 1:16-18 ( KJV ) 16 For I am not ashamed of t he gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. 17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. 18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;
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Agreed .... so I must believe in the good news of Christ for salvation... and His righteousness is revealed from faith to faith ... we are justified and live by faith ... that is why the thief was awarded eternal life ... faith in Him ... looking forward to the salvation he would provide ....
This gospel of Christ brought the power of God's salvation to the Jew first ... then the Greek.
I'd like an answer to the questions posed about the thief, Dan.