Is There Room For You At The Cross | Pastor Robert Forman

Is there room for you at the cross? No matter how far you have fallen or how many mistakes you have made, God's mercy is never out of reach. The story of the two thieves crucified alongside Jesus is one of the most powerful examples of grace and salvation in the entire Bible, and it has something important to say to every one of us. One of those thieves, in his final moments of life, did something remarkable. He admitted his guilt, recognized Jesus as innocent, and called out to Him as King. With nothing to offer and no time left, his broken and willing heart was enough. Jesus responded with one of the most profound promises in all of the Gospels: today you will be with Me in paradise. This account raises questions that many people wrestle with. Does salvation require a lifetime of good works? Can someone really turn to God at the last moment and receive the same eternal life as someone who walked faithfully for decades? What does God's mercy actually mean, and why do so many of us take it for granted? Through the stories of the two thieves, King Hezekiah, and David, we explore what God's mercy looks like in real life. We see that mercy does not always remove consequences, but it always restores relationship with God. We see that the door to salvation is never closed to anyone who genuinely turns to Christ. And we see that living in the light of God's mercy means extending that same grace to the people around us. Whether you are someone who has walked with God for years or someone who feels too far gone to be forgiven, this message is for you. The cross has room for everyone. Topics covered include: God's mercy and grace, salvation and eternal life, the thief on the cross, Luke 23, last-minute salvation, forgiveness, repentance, faith, biblical examples of mercy, Hezekiah, David and Bathsheba, extending grace to others, and the character of God. Keywords: God's mercy, grace and salvation, thief on the cross, Luke 23:43, can God forgive anyone, is it too late to be saved, what is salvation, repentance and forgiveness, eternal life, Bible stories about mercy, how to be saved, Christian faith, Jesus and the cross, deathbed salvation, God's forgiveness, biblical grace, who goes to heaven.