The Apostle In the movie, "The Apostle", three unique characters undergo three completely different spiritual conversions. All of these bear at least slight similarities to the conversion of the criminal on the cross beside Jesus in Luke 23:32-42. All four of these individuals see the light of God at some point or another although under vast circumstances with varying outcomes. The story of the criminal in the Gospel of Luke is a simple story. It speaks of Jesus and two other men condemned to death. One of the men shares the beliefs of the Roman guards and yells at Jesus, "Aren't you the Christ? Then save yourself and us." (Luke 23:39). The other prisoner, as if by an act of God, suddenly comes to the aid of Jesus. He acknowledges Jesus' innocence and even praises him for accepting punishment with him and the other guilty party. This seems to be a perfect example of a conversion by the grace....

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