A deathbed conversion is the adoption of a particular religious faith shortly before dying. Making a conversion on one's deathbed may reflect an immediate change of belief, a desire to formalize longer-term beliefs, or a desire to complete a process of conversion already underway.

Jan 4, 2022 · The most high-profile death bed / last-minute conversion to Christ in the Bible is the case of the criminal crucified alongside Jesus (Luke 23:39-43). Only moments before his own death, this criminal had been an unbelieving mocker of Christ (see Matthew 27:44).

Jun 19, 2017 · Though some see deathbed conversions merely as a convenient way of covering one’s tracks before leaping into the uncharted territory of death, others believe that people who become religious converts at the end of their lives truly can be sincere in their newfound faith.

While a death bed conversion can be legitimate, it is not preferred. In fact, the Bible often speaks of accepting salvation immediately. John the Baptist, for example, taught, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand" (Matthew 3:2).

Some conversions, while not literally on a deathbed, do occur dramatically late in life. One such story is that of Claude McKay, the writer and poet who converted to Catholicism four years before his death at age 58.

Jun 21, 2013 · To calm our doubts and to encourage us to share the gospel with those on the brink of death, the Bible includes a story of a genuine deathbed conversion. The dying thief on the cross asked Jesus to remember him when He came into His kingdom, and Christ assured him that he would be with Him that very day in Paradise.

Jul 9, 2020 · A deathbed conversion is what it sounds like: a religious conversion that takes place in one’s final moments of life. The idea of mortality isn’t easy to grapple with. When people feel the end is near, they are likely to look for answers.

May 1, 2024 · Ps 116:3-4 describes a person who turns to the Lord in what is commonly called “death bed” salvation or a “death bed” conversion. Some people will wait till the end of their lives to call upon the Lord.

Jul 1, 2013 · The most high-profile death bed / last-minute conversion to Christ in the Bible is the case of the criminal crucified alongside Jesus (Luke 23:39-43). Only moments before his own death, this crimin...

Sep 21, 2016 · There are dozens of alleged deathbed conversions by famous people like Christopher Hitchens, Charles Darwin, John Wayne, Oscar Wilde, and many others, but these have never been...