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Re: Baptism: Essential or Not
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Originally Posted by Truthseeker
Thief was OT
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LUKE 16:16 "The law and the prophets were until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presses into it."
Under what Old Testament principle or promise was the thief forgiven and offered a place in Paradise?
JOHN 1:17 "For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ."
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