Accepted Quote by Francis Schaeffer
“Here we are told that Christ really lives in me, if I have accepted Christ as my Savior. In other words, we have the words of Jesus to the thief of the cross, 'Today thou wilt be with me in paradise.' Christ can say, 'Today thou wilt be with me in paradise,' and mean it. To die is to be with the Lord. It is not just an idea, it is a reality. But at the same time, Christ, the same Christ who gives the promise just as definitely, that when I have accepted Christ as my savior, he lives in me.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The God Who Is There, 1968
Christ’s promise of immediate presence in paradise is presented as a tangible reality for believers, not merely an abstract idea.
In simple terms: Christ promises being with believers today in paradise.
Key Takeaway
Trust the promise of Christ’s presence.
Themes
faith
eternity
salvation
Mood
reassuring
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal conversion
- comfort in suffering
- evangelism
Key Concepts
theology
Christian doctrine
hope
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this promise affect daily living?
- What does “Christ lives in me” mean for you?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations of “today” vary across traditions.
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