# Life of Christ Lesson 177: Faith: A Penitent Thief {The Crucifixion} (It is Finished VI)

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Podcast: [The Caldwell Commentaries Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-caldwell-commentaries-podcast-1213282)
Published: 2026-05-25T18:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

The sub-title for this concluding lesson on our mini-series, "It is Finished" (What Jesus Did for You) is, "Faith: A Penitent Criminal". The conversion of one of the two thieves dying with the Lord is a wonderful demonstration of His triumphant victory over the wicked forces of Satan's principalities and powers even when He was seemingly at His weakest (He was really at His strongest). This is the true account of a sinner who experienced the transforming power of God's grace. There are some very significant doctrinal teachings that come to light in the Lord's promise to the penitent thief. What appears to be five short and simple verses (Luke 23:39-43) about a man's dying salvation are actually complex and packed full of deep, spiritual, and eternal truths regarding the Christian faith. Did you know the thief's salvation was fulfillment of an Old Testament prophecy? It was! Be surprised to learn where that prophecy was given.

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