Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. 2 Corinthians 3:17 NKJV This is one of many passages that the Lord/YWHW is emphasizing the free and uninhibited access we have with Him at all times AND no need for formalities to approach Him or live before Him. The thief on the cross next to Jesus had no time to get baptized, to use any formalities, he couldn't kneel or pay any pentance. He was accepted just as he was into paradise with Jesu