I have an idea about "today". Luke 23:43 Jesus answered him, "Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise."
Jesus cannot make a promise to another person that the person will remain a loyal believer in God. I think when he said "today" he meant as the situation is now or "today" you will be with me in paradise. As of right now (today) you are putting faith in me and in God's promise of a new heaven and earth, therefore you will be there. Jesus does not know if the man will "endure to the end" so he says "today" that is how it will be. You will be with me in Paradise.
Jesus cannot make a promise to another person that the person will remain a loyal believer in God. I think when he said "today" he meant as the situation is now or "today" you will be with me in paradise. As of right now (today) you are putting faith in me and in God's promise of a new heaven and earth, therefore you will be there. Jesus does not know if the man will "endure to the end" so he says "today" that is how it will be. You will be with me in Paradise.
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