Are you losing hope of being forgiven? This article presents the 10 most sinful people who repented and are now in heaven.
This article stresses the power of repentance.
To begin with, this article does not glorify sin, but rather emphasizes the power of repentance. Repentance means that you have recognized your sin and are asking God for forgiveness, promising to sin no more.
How do we know that these people are in heaven?
First, the Bible shows that God forgave these people. Second, people who had near-death experiences and were taken to heaven by God testified to seeing some of these people.
1 & 2 Adam and Eve
To begin with, Adam and Eve sinned greatly and, in fact, they are the one who brought sin and curses upon the world. However, afterwards they learnt the power of repentance and blood sacrifices. They also taught their children the power of this type of repentance (see Genesis 4:4). Their repentance and sacrifices were accepted by God and he forgave them. They are now both in heaven.
3. Moses
Third on the list is Moses. This man committed the great sin of murdering an Egyptian. However, he later repented and God forgave him (see Exodus 33:17). He is now in heaven.
4. Abraham
The fourth on the list is Abraham. This man was a great liar. At one point, he was so afraid of the Egyptians that he lied to them, saying Sarah was his sister, even though she was his wife. However, he later repented, and God forgave him (see Genesis 15:1). He is now in heaven.
5. Samson
Fifth is Samson. He fornicated extensively and even went against his parents’ advice not to marry a Philistine woman.
Toward the end of his life, Samson repented, and God forgave him (see Judges 16:28). Not only that, but God also restored his supernatural power. He is now in heaven.
6. David
God’s servant David committed the great sin of fornication with Bathsheba. Later, he repented of this sin and God forgave him. He is now in heaven.
7. Jonah
The seventh on this list is Jonah. This man was so rebellious that he refused to go to Nineveh as God had asked him to. However, while he was in the belly of the great fish, Jonah repented (Jonah 2:1-10) and is now in heaven.
8. Mathew
Mathew worked in the tax department and had embezzled a large portion of government revenue. However, later he believed in Jesus Christ and all his sins were forgiven. He is now in heaven.
9. Saul
This man killed and tortured so many Christians (see Acts 8:3) until Jesus Christ appeared to him in a supernatural vision. He repented of his sins and was given the name Paul. He is now with the Lord in heaven.
10. The thief on the cross.
This man had stolen many possessions and was eventually crucified with Jesus Christ. However, while hanging on the cross, he repented and believed in Jesus Christ. Thanks to his faith, he is now in heaven (see Luke 23:43). .
