The Bible and Jesus have taught us that upon death, we will go to heaven for the rest of eternity and live an eternal life. But if so, what is the purpose of our finite life on Earth if God ends up forgiving our sins and leading us to heaven?
Luke 23:43
ESV - 43 And he said to him, "Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.
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