This tells them that you believe as they do, and that you wish you be part of their fellowship. You see, there are a LOT of reasons people dont want to go to church, but theyre not all the same. Ill use another passage to illustrate: If you declare with your mouth, Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. All religion contains both Justice and a message of piece. One of the things He said was to not worry about tomorrow that today has enough trouble. The idea of baptism, however, is that it is a public ceremonywhere you show the community of faith that you intend to join them. Our neighbors had a Bible study in their home, and the lady suggested that my mom ask my dad if he wanted to come. Alex made up his story, and later admitted that he had lied to the world about it. Hi. God will not judge you for things you cannot control. He said it to me, in fact. Think about Love Wins. Reconciling with God is like that. I could testify all day long of things that have happen to me. Take a look at, Anyone can get to know God. If youre concerned, make sure to pray for your grandmother (starting now, in case you havent). Maybe God has you there so youll be ready for better service later. Anyway, some people arent careful about the command, and assume that God was telling everyone, for all time, to not eat pork. Sometimes its due to ignorance, and sometimes it due to a difference in perspective. The brain and organs receive less oxygen than they need and so work less well. Related questions More answers below If an unbaptized person is going through RCIA, can he or she ask for his child to be baptized in the Catholic Church or it is necessary to wait anyway? My job is to love them, not judge, and leave that up to God. If you dont have a Bible, you can definitely find one online. He knows better than I do. Dont stop writing letters to God. For these reasons (and more) I dont use the name Lucifer to refer to the devil. Dont try to grow on your own! In contrast, Islam (Sahih Muslim, Book 033, Number 6426) teaches that all . Hopefully before the end comes I can find a church which preaches the light and truth, unadulterated by satan. That means that He will always do what is right, and will never be unfair. After becoming a Christian, you should be baptizedbut not being baptized does not make you not a Christian. You have it. Can we really condemn someone for something they cant control? If not, why would you believe that anyone should act contrary to what the Bible teaches? When angels die, they don't go to Heaven, as can be concluded from the whole Civil War arc, because then there would just be an unlimited supply of angels. The church isnt a building. Another thing, relevant to your message, is that nobody laid hands on them to receive the Spirit, and it didnt happen when they were baptized. Until then, let your life be an example for your parents, friends, and family. What makes you think theres a right path to anywhere? The New Testament had not come into effect until Christ had died, (0ld testament vs New Testament) that is why the thief was saved but under the new law or New Testament your baptized to get into the death and blood of Christ. Its important to separate what we know from whats just traditional. Hello, I was wondering if I would make it to heaven. I will be praying for you. Please consider my words carefully. Jesus explains, mentioning the first birth (water) and the second birth (spirit). I know thats probably the opposite of what youve heard, but its true. The way I explained it to my son was like this: if your father came home with his paycheck and signed father on the back, would they cash it.? The question is not what you like or dislike, Doug. John 1:14 And the Word was MADE Flesh, and dwelt AMONG us. I would caution you on this. I recently found someone that I was comfortable to open up to and he told me he share the same thing and he learned to accept it . You see, Audry: our problem is not that were bad, and need to be good. Clearly, they are not. Receiving the Spirit for the rest of mankind is different. I appreciate your question. First, thanks for writing. If baptism is required for salvation, then every explanation of salvation that does not mention baptism is at best incomplete, certainly insufficient, and possibly a lie from Satan himself. Christians are to baptize disciples. Yes, obedience is important but we dont start out being obedient. Since you clearly state you baptize based on Matthew 28, please re-read and take notice that this verse is written in the singular not the plural, and I quote (from KJV Matthew 28:19) Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Do you really think that it doesnt matter whether people go to Heaven or Hell? Anything else YOU do to earn going to Heaven. He said no, I said why, is he lying, isnt he a father.? Ask a Priest: Can my baby go to heaven if he died before baptism? That would include everybody who will go to Heaven. If you read 2 Corinthians 5 you can see that reconciliation is what we need. . Dont get me wrong: you wont stop being a Christian just because you stop going to a particular congregations meetings. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die. Theres no need for you to be afraid of God. They think that God is no big deal, and that theyre as free to reject God as they are free to not eat salads, or bacon. And suddenly it doesnt seem like its a showstopper for going into heaven either. Do you feel like people are judging you? In the middle east, they understand what a disciple is. I kept asking Ted a simple question: if Salem didnt repent and there was still no earthquake, would he admit on December 26 that he was wrong? Im praying for you, my brother. There you have it. The Son (as a human) obeyed the Father, just as we should. Because of the nature of being a disciple, my missionary friend wouldnt baptize anyone until they had learned what Jesus actually taught. And that person is baptized and is a firm believer in god the. I learned so much from two years there. Instead, baptism is primarily identifying with Jesus death and resurrection, and doing it publicly to declare your allegiance to God. We have been instructed, by Jesus Himself, to be baptized. I dont know. When we tell God that we DO believe Hes trustworthy, and we surrender our lives to Him, were saying that were going to do things His way instead of our way. They put themselves in the position of prophet, proclaiming what they believe to be Gods message, and they get into all kinds of trouble. If so, Im happy to call you my sister! The analogy between eating pork and being gay boggled me a bit. I dont mean that God is in HeavenI mean that Heaven is wherever God happens to be. Some things, we just dont know. We know we have a relationship with God in exactly the same way we know we have a relationship with anyone! Also, I told my parents that I dont want to go to church and that I want to do my thing but they dont understand. Thats not at issue. This is important for our our purposes for two reasons. Isnt it paradoxical, for example. The Father sent the Spirit. Nobody is forced to agree with me, either in fact, time after time, I tell people to NOT TAKE MY WORD FOR ANYTHING. Between 2012 July 2015, I sinned, I thought I have lost my faith in God, as I didnt really pray to him much, I didnt talk to him much. In 2020, an estimated 12.2 million American adults seriously thought about suicide, 3.2 million planned a . A: Congratulations on your new grandchild! Forgiveness of sins is not accomplished by getting wet, either. I feel God will call you to get baptized when its right, and theres no need to rush. Im happy to hear that youre my sister in Christ. When people ask me and they do Im not free to tell them whatever I want to. God doesnt judge us based on whether weve been more good than bad. Just in 2014, or 2015. Attractions are not sin, nor are they things we are forced to respond to. Explain your faith, and your decision to be baptized, and tell them how important it is to you. I explain that in. My grandma would always help me pray, I am a great person. Was Gods plan for me? Acts 13:38-39, Therefore no one will be declared righteous in Gods sight by the works of the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of our sin. than man on the cross was not baptis and he went to heaven. I appreciate you taking the time to ask. David knew that the baby was in the loving care of the Heavenly Father. Because we have no evidence in Scripture that He does that sort of thing, and because that would make God a deceiver, Im going to say NO. Doing things His way is always the best decision. For he says, In the time of my favor I heard you, I would probably try to find out how to help God win the next battle. Im going to tell you something that may be hard to hear, Hannah. Tell God that you want to trust Him completely, and that youve decided to accept His invitation to become a citizen of His Kingdom. In a religion, we have to clean ourselves up to be pleasing enough to Godor we have to learn just the right information, or we have to perform a minimum number of good deeds. THAT IS CHURCH. I found rumors about the world ending soon. Have a great day! Its on my list of just-dont-say-it phrases. Again, Im afraid that someone (or many someones) has led you astray. I appreciate hearing from you. Galatians 2:21, Therefore, my friends, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. Where Do Babies Go if they Die? Do They Go To Heaven or Hell? The general presumption among most commentators is that our spirits will be reunited with our bodies. If it really bothers you, spend a little time with your pastor(s) and ask about it. This is a common concern, as many Christians want to make sure theyre doing things as God intends. Bring your guilt to God and ask Him to help you turn from the things that you should avoid. Jesus saved the sinners. I want to be saved and I know that Jesus will save me if I stay true to him. While there will always be controversy over almost anything, ask whether his teachings help you understand Jesus better, help you learn to obey God better, and help you learn how to make disciples better. There are also great free Bible apps for your phone, if you have one. >> Im wary to fully trust the bible as it was written by the hands of man, which is subject to the will of man leaving me afraid that I hadnt followed gods doctrine correctly. I mean I grew up in this religion. Because Adam was disobedient, God said to him: "Dust you are and to dust you will return.". Jesus didnt come to Earth to to have awesome spiritual experiences. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him, You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. And Last question: GOD told us to keep the sabbath, GODs holy day. You may have a hard time thinking of God as loving and caring and perfect, but Jesus didnt. As this was happening, others heard and were marveled after Peter spoke unto them about the occurence and in Acts 2:37 Now when they heard this they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and the rest of the apostles, Men and brethern, what shall we do.? This brought about a few changes in their lives. Baptism tells your community of faith that youve decided to dedicate your life to following Jesus. THAT is obedience. You need them, and they need you. When we decide to trust God with our lives, we are born again. I go to a christian school but no church. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. Christians are simply people who have decided to trust God with their lives. If you dont have a community, find one. I mean, I dont know if one day Ill suddenly fall in love with a man. He doesnt like it when we hurt each other. God is just. Ill reply here, too, since some might need to know the same thing. God hasnt told us why He created each kind of thingbut I would suggest that He created the dinosaurs for the same reasons He created everything else: because He likes to create things. We have to wait to get to Heaven to learn if our loved ones are there. I wish no parent had to suffer in this way. But, I have a question: when the disciples asked Jesus if they should pray to him he replied, no you pray to the father. They were commended for doing something that most people will not do today. Myself and my father go into interpretations of Christianity and related religions, but I also note that I was born unbaptized and have yet to be. i choose cremation due to cost and i dont want this body of mine for worm food. Im open to discussion, and to being shown wrongdont hesitate to re-engage. Imagine if EVERY Christian lived out Matthew 28:19 and taught other would-be Christians this truth as we walked with each other in life. Ill try to provide what little insight I have. Im telling you to be aware that some in your church may sound wise and mature but still be spiritual infants. The Bible describes marriage as optional, and that definitely meant abstaining from sex. Is that what gets someone into Heaven, or are you pretending that thats what gets someone into Heaven? Jesus was human and so he could have sinned and fell into temptation but he did not because he is God and God is perfect sinless and flawless. So, in our quest to keep learning, we need to listen. So people could devote themselves more fully to God. 51% good? Thats also nonsense. Christian baptism isnt uniquely Christian. My guess is that youre in the wrong church. Therefore, if youre right, the apostle Paul did the people in Rome a very serious disservice by not actually telling them what they must do to be saved. Let me know if you have any more questions! If you understand that Jesus died to save you from your sins, and if you then trust God with your life, you are a Christian. They dont. Christianity is exclusive. Please help! Let me know if you have any other questions. Thats very meaningful for people like myself, whose earthly father fell short in significant ways. The church is not a denomination, or a religion. When were children, we often disobey our parents. In all I want to be me and do my own Christian thing as well spreading the word of christ. Thanks! Jesus did indeed die for all sins, for all people, for all timethere are no sins that were not covered by His death, save one: failing to be reconciled to God before you die. The New Testament is clear that everyone will either be in Heaven or Hell. Dont even worry about tomorrow, let alone worry about the rapture. Let me know what you think about Awesome Christian Music, would you? Hell come back at exactly the right time not a moment early, not a moment late. It is because a small mistake can lead us to hell.. From that i was thinking that going to heaven is not that easy.. Im scared that i will not meet my parents when im gone like were in the different world.. And i dont want to suffer in hell and ofc i dont want to let my parents go to that place too.. He loves you, LaAsia. Thats a common traditional thought in the modern world. Youre welcome to continue the conversation, Andreas. What will happen to my disabled son when I die? - BBC Im replying to you, and our relationship is growing. Salvation of the Unevangelized and Unbaptized I loved my Grandpas, and I hope theyre in Heaven when I get there. Read Romans 10:9 If you believe that Jesus died for us all and rose on the third day, thought shall be saved. The second punishment of therapeutic and cleanses the soul. Let me know if theres more I can do for you. That doesnt mean you have to go to church every time the doors open it means dont give up. Christianity teaches that its the other way around: God isnt interested in sacrifices and offerings, but simply wants a good relationship with uslike any good father wants a good relationship with his children. Your responsibility isnt to be perfect, but to always trust Godeven when you mess up. There are a bunch I havent mentioned. There were many years where I didnt have that confidence as well. ( Genesis 2:7) Likewise, when Adam died, he returned to dust and ceased to exist. In the minds of most in our culture, sex is virtually as important as having shared values. Its okay for you and your grandparents to come to different conclusions, but its helpful to understand them. Just as Adam and Eve had the option of sinning or not sinning, so Jesus had the option as well. WHAT ABOUT JUDGMENT? God then flooded the world and all that was left was Noah and his Ark. ', Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness. They are all involved in the judgment of evil. Thank you in advance and being part of my journey in getting closer to GOD. 2. If Jesus died for all our sins, then what is the limit of human sin? Do you write them off as unspiritual? Tony can you explain reconciled to God ? I hope to answer you as simply as I can, without leaving out any important parts. However: thats not the entire story. And the bible also says that if we broke one commandment then we broke all. As always, let me know if Ive created more questions. He believes, as many oneness folks do, that baptism only works if you do it exactly right. It appears that wrong may or may not be the best description. Remind them that you want to be baptized because you want to be obedient to Jesus. We implore you on Christs behalf: Be reconciled to God. disobedience and yet spiritual leaders and teachers say that God is forgiving. I dont like to argue from silence that is, make a statement without evidence to back me up but Im going to go out on a limb and answer. First things first. 6:23 ), they have not earned such "wages.". It was that way for the Jews, and its that way for Christians. Sometimes the parents need to apologize, or to explain their decisions, but its mostly the child seeing that they ARE a child, and that they should accept instruction and correction from their parents. He was explaining the difference between following human traditions, which focus on external things, and following God, who looks at our hearts to see the truth. If you declare with your mouth, Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Were born again. The fact that people dont agree is no indication that every theory carries equal weight. The whole world actually, the whole universe was created so God could have people to love. Does that make sense? The rich man also died and was buried. The first punishment of Gehenna is eternal. What people miss not knowing the Scriptures is that the Old Testament is chock full of Gods other side. They only have one side of the story! I say it to encourage you, because you CAN know the Scriptures! From a biblical perspective, it doesnt matter at all. The verse says what comes out of your mouth defiles you, not what you put in. Government activity Departments. The Bible was, is and always will be the infallible Word of God. Check the Scriptures, my sister. (Mark 1:8). The years after my baptism I unfortunately drifted away from Jesus, however recently I came back to Christ and repented my sins. Youll want to find some other people near you who follow Jesus closely. Even the dogs came and licked his sores. Turns out that was one of the most beneficial periods of my life, where my faith grew strong. Would it be unfair for God to tell old people who die that they lived long enough for their mistakes and bad judgments to add up and disqualify them? Following Jesus doesnt mean that life will always be easy far from it. I love music. Second, there are unbaptized infants that are saved if they have been baptized by blood/implicit desire. I wont be able to help that, it might just happen. They have to meet Gods standards or they dont get in. A woman has heart trouble, and doctors install an external pacemaker. Then listen. Thanks for clarify me the difference of annointing and holyspirit. I have a couple of thoughts. Severe, acute diarrhea that is, diarrhea that comes on suddenly and violently can cause a tremendous loss of water and electrolytes in a short amount of time. It could be today, it could be tomorrow, it could be 1000 years from now. God did that. This is modalism, as I outline below and its unbiblical. (Going based off the idea that one must atone for sin before entry into Heaven). youre saved if you believe. That has nothing to do with joining a religion, or attending a church, or reading a specific translation of the Bible, or wearing a necklace with a cross on it. Can homosexuals go to Heaven? But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions it is by grace you have been saved. You dont need to be baptized to be saved, but you should be baptized after youre saved. Is that what you mean? Awesome! If its not sin that keeps one out of heaven. Im not going to pretend to know something that other people dont. I said ok, what about signing son. The Pope ends state of limbo after 800 years - The Telegraph Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. The only way to actually trust the chair is to sit on it. This second birth is called the baptism of the Holy Spirit. So, when Paul wrote that we are saved by grace through faith, he wasnt talking about some kind of easy-believism. Our problem is that were spiritually dead, and need to be made alive. Is it right?? You should now be baptized and take part in the community of faith. Do you believe that everyone was judged in 70, and went to their eternal reward or punishment? But I started to look more towards god in 2015, and my life started to get better. Since im not baptized and may commit sins how do i wash that away and go on the the heavon rode ? The point is that I understand your desire to stay here. The question is whether they can appear as a PARTICULAR human being, like your grandmother. We have to be persuaded that God exists, and that Hes trustworthy and then we have to commit to trusting Him. Thats knowledge, not trust. Hardon's catechism says. Thats good, right? =), Do you believe in trinity? He doesnt force it upon anyone. Surround yourself with people who also follow Jesus, and learn from mature believers how to serve God where you are, in your situation. What about Birth Defects? Me too. I prayed for guidance, and heard nothing and things didnt seem to go well. I promise. When I read that youve had a lot of troubles, do you know what comes to mind? You had some things wrong when you were young, and youve gained a greater understanding of God and how He works since then. If youre looking for some music, I can recommend Awesome Christian Music. We belong to Him, and to each other. Im very excited about your question, Reita. Baptizing an alive person just gets them wet. No thanks. 21st-century therapeutic moral deists (like yourself, it must be presumed) borrow the idea of Heaven and judgment and sin and forgiveness, but reject the idea that their sin must be forgiven or they will be judged as undeserving of Heaven. Now, its possible that your grandparents have a valid point to make, even if theyre off-base about the specific music you like. A few years ago my Grandfather died he was a good man he served in the military and lived life good. I will summarize the answers for you here, to try to answer your questions simplybut you might want to take a look at another couple of posts on GodWords as well: 4. Hes an interesting guy. Heaven isnt like a retirement village, or like a vacation destination. All true Christians believe that an unbaptized person who has grown up outside a Christian setting, without faith in Christ, must turn to Jesus in repentance and personal faith before being baptized. I believe that you believe in them, but that youve been misled. I could be wrong, of coursewhat do you think? One of my Grandpas died before I was born, so we never met. How can she be baptized in the traditional way? Jesus forgave sins without baptizing people. Yes, it is. With all due respect to Gina, dont listen to her. You are free to be baptized if you wish, but it could mean a lot to not be baptized against their wishes, or behind their backs. Your confusion is absolutely natural, of course. Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness. Ive been saved since i was 5 and Ive been having a lot of troubles in my live so far and all of these things happening have been taking my mind off of what truly matters. Now, I dont want to offend you unnecessarily. If they decide to trust God with their life, the Holy Spirit will help them be obedient. I do, so I would baptize as we see in Matthew 28: in the names of the three persons who are all one God. Im 16 and I havent been to clear on what I believe in. I started praying to god shortly after the 10th, I am trying my best to not sin. If i idolized those artists, does it means that im not reconciling to god.. When someone in the western world decides to become a Christian, they usually have no idea that THAT is exactly what being a disciple of Jesus Christ means not being a suicide bomber, but following what Jesus taught, and being obedient to Him, no matter what. You want them to avoid the rich mans fate. Yes, Hes meek and mild and compassionate and loving. There will be plenty of people in Hell who recited prayers without being changed, and plenty who were baptized. You should learn about God, and read about what Hes done with other believers. I accepted His help when I was young, and continue to accept His help today. God brings us to Heaven because we want to be with Him. Finally, lets talk about religion. Not according to Scripture. So he called to him, Father Abraham, have pity on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, because I am in agony in this fire. But Abraham replied, Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things, while Lazarus received bad things, but now he is comforted here and you are in agony. In John 3, Jesus called it being born again. The apostle Paul said that if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: the old has gone, the new is here. What do you think? God has already called all believers to be baptized, and theres nothing in the New Testament about Him calling individuals when the time is right. Take a look at Matthew 28:18-20 and see if you can put these pieces together: Jesus came to them and said, All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Where their teachings match whats found in the Bible, theyre right. Its available to everyone, at any time. >> I lost my eldest son a while ago and its a huge journey to go through. Sex, in Scripture, is less important than our relationship with God. 3) Did God want me to find all these Rumors & posts so that I may look up to him again and so I can get intouch with him? That babys name is Jesus. Have a great day! The apostle Paul said that that would be preferable, actually. That pre-Christians knew enough for salvation; and that therefore (from the perspective of salvation) the problem of the virtuous pagan disappears. That kind of belief isnt just agreeing with an idea. And every possible answer is fraught with problems. While there are certainly some verses like the ones you mention that seem to say that we must be baptized to be saved, theres a very important thing to consider before settling on that doctrinal interpretation. What you describe is actually pretty common. Its that everybody Ive ever dealt with who has experiences like yours makes the same mistake. I thought that Jesus was a piece of him in human form but not him entirely. The opposite. I really appreciate it! If youve been born again like Jesus says in John 3, then you and I are the church. Third, they gained wisdom in how to deal with the people around them. While baptism is traditionally understood as being dunked, its not a rule. First, its nice to meet you! He will be dressed in clothing dipped in blood. Do Children Go to Heaven When They Die? | Christianity Today If theres any way I can be helpful to you, please dont hesitate to let me know.
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