Étude 1 sur 3 · Le dialogue avec les deux malfaiteurs qui l’entouraient

  1. Étude 1 : Le dialogue avec les deux malfaiteurs qui l’entouraient
  2. Étude 2 : L’euthanasie
  3. Étude 3 : Quand Jésus est-il monté au ciel ?

The last day up to the crucifixion

  • PER354 The dialogue with the two criminals beside him

    Pericope 354 analyzes the unique dialogue reported by Luke between Jesus and the two criminals crucified beside him (Lk 23,39-43). One mocks Jesus; the other acknowledges his guilt, affirms Jesus' innocence and asks to be welcomed into his kingdom. Jesus promises him paradise “today.” This passage reveals a central theological paradox: Jesus saves from the cross, displaying a spiritual authority precisely where everything seems to contradict it.

    Matthew 27.35-44 (King James Version) :
    And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots.And sitting down they watched him there;And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.Then were there two thieves crucified with him, one on the right hand, and another on the left.And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads,And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross.Likewise also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said,He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he be the King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him.He trusted in God; let him deliver him now, if he will have him: for he said, I am the Son of God.The thieves also, which were crucified with him, cast the same in his teeth.
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Social issues

  • FDS004 Euthanasia

    The article discusses euthanasia in France, highlighting the ethical, legal and religious tensions, as well as the importance of end-of-life choices in light of biblical beliefs.

    Luke 23.43 (King James Version) :
    And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.
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Contradictions

  • CTD029 When did Jesus ascend to heaven?

    This article explores the apparent contradiction between Luke 23.43 and John 20.17 concerning Jesus' ascension. It proposes that the term "today" indicates the certainty of the divine promise rather than an immediate action, highlighting the harmony of the Gospels when examined in their eschatological context.

    Daniel 12.2 (King James Version) :
    And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt.
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    Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate

Further reading
  • ANN110 Death: What the Bible Says

    Cet article explore les perspectives bibliques sur le sort des morts, évoquant le sommeil inconscient jusqu'à la résurrection, ou une conscience intermédiaire. Il analyse…