Confidence Quote by John R. Rice
““Sweet assurance of this truth is given. In Luke 23:39-43 we see how the repenting thief turned to Jesus on the cross beside him and said, "Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom.””
About This Quote
The repentant thief asks Jesus to remember him, highlighting faith that grants promise of salvation even at life's end.
In simple terms: Faith can secure hope and forgiveness at the brink of death.
Key Takeaway
Faith can redemption at death.
Themes
faith
redemption
forgiveness
hope
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
biblical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- prisoner facing execution
- someone seeking forgiveness before death
- a believer confronting mortality
Key Concepts
theology
grace
Practical Applications
- offer compassionate support to those expressing last‑minute repentance
- use the story to illustrate grace in counseling
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to be remembered after death?
- Can hope exist without belief in an afterlife?
A Different Perspective
The promise assumes belief in a specific afterlife; skeptics may reject it.
![“One of the remarkable things about Luke’s history of the two criminals crucified with Jesus is that both of them asked for salvation. Have you ever noticed this? “One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at [Jesus]: ‘Aren’t you the Christ? Save yourself and us!’” This man met Jesus…” quote by James Montgomery Boice](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/122/james-montgomery-boice-19227_face-to-face_one-of-the-remarkable-things-about-luke_3001964.jpg)
