To demonstrate how much He loves us, God came to earth as a man (thats Jesus). If youre born again, ask the Holy Spirit to help you understand what you read. You and I need to look for ways to serve others, and not focus on having God serve us by making us feel good all the time. It could be today, it could be tomorrow, it could be 1000 years from now. I will accept Gods judgement on me. Get the wisdom they offer, ignore the silliness, and continue asking good questions about what God wants. I am a teenager who has been in the church in the past but havent been in any in years and I do believe in Jesus and that he died for our sins. 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. I wouldnt think so. Suicide rates increased 30% between 2000-2018, and declined in 2019 and 2020. So the baby was carried in a small deal box, under an ancient woman's shawl, to the churchyard that night, and buried by lantern-light, at the cost of a shilling and a pint of beer to the sexton, in that shabby corner of God's allotment where He lets the nettles grow, and where all unbaptized infants, notorious drunkards, suicides, and others of the conjecturally damned are laid. Are we reading from the same book because if read as it is written my interpretation is that god does not forgive, Jesus forgives and holy ghost guides but God is wrathful angry destructive and demands perfection from an imperfect subject made by his own hands. Re-formulated positively, it means that all salvation comes from Christ the Head through the Church which is his Body: Basing itself on Scripture and Tradition, the Council teaches that the Church, a pilgrim now on earth, is necessary for salvation: the one Christ is the mediator and the way of salvation; he is present to us in his body which is the Church. Why? I mean, I dont know if one day Ill suddenly fall in love with a man. God IS vengeful, full of wrath and anger, and WILL punish if disobeyed. Surrender, Doug. I agree that we who are born again will be with Jesus after we die. Im very glad that you came to visit my website. I have a lot of visions about people I care about. I love confrontation, if theres a good chance it will make things better. Please answer me im scared.. And tell me how to change myself to be a good chrstian.. And please tell me that youre not going to say that i cant idolized them cause theyre my inspiration? Let me know what you think about Awesome Christian Music, would you? They cannot, of course. 28:18-20; CCC 848) Youre accepting some things, but rejecting others. I have friends who lost their precious son shortly after he was born. God brings us to Heaven because we want to be with Him. If you havent done so already, you should stop reading right now and talk to God. My grandma would always help me pray, I am a great person. The word is used (historically, not in the Bible) to describe the moon, the planet Venus, John the Baptist, and even Jesus. Instead, I would suggest that the unrepentant will suffer the consequences of their actions in the afterlife (at least then, if not before). 28:18-20; CCC 848). This world is pretty awesome. Its a shame you dont have a donate button! The Holy Spirit will do a lot of that on the inside of us, and you should always listen to Him. The plain and simple truth is that finding even ONE PERSON you enjoy meeting with will change how you feel about going to church. Im guessing the main problem is that you dont really know anybody at a church that you look forward to seeing. Thanks for writing. Its reconciliation. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. That appears to say that if you dont believe you are condemned to death or hell. They will live for God, and not for themselves. Finally, lets talk about religion. Its important to take advice from people who know what theyre talking about, right? You can read a bit about that in another article on GodWords, Do you have to be baptized to go to Heaven?. Wow am in love with this site. Heres what Paul wrote about that in 2 Corinthians 5:14-6:1: For Christs love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. So do others who talk with me about Rob Bells words. The trouble with your comment is that you leave out a whole bunch of other verses. Still, Im pretty old, and have suffered maybe a bit more so I hope you understand my desire to go home and be with God, and with my loved ones who loved Him. Oneness Pentecostals substitute their own teaching for the clear witness of Scripture. Hi, It's a contentious issue in certain branches of Christianity, with many sects outright rejecting it, even as others hold on to a cruel and outdated bit of theology.. What about Birth Defects? If you need to talk, I will always be available. Here are five theories that are typically proposed to answer this question: T heory #1: Limbo or the State of Natural Beatitude This is the position endorsed by the Popes and Doctors of the Catholic Church. You should believe Him. Those who surrender to God go to Heaven, warts and all. Thats awesomebut thats not how God judges whether we should get into Heaven. I appreciate the opportunity to discuss this with you, Roger. Like I said: I dont know you personally. I believe that choosing not to be baptized in this wicked lifetime is a superior moral choice to being baptized into a false faith. I will be praying for you. Do you belong to Him? We dont have to like it, but we do have to deal with it. Im going to try to explain Christianity, very simply, and I hope youll reply with whatever questions you might have. I would probably feel the same. Those who continue to rebel do not go to Heaven, in spite of all that Jesus has done to pave the way for us. I explain that in. If you need help finding a good church in your area, send me an email and tell me what town you live inIll help you look. Every religion talks about being good. They had enough information alreadyGod had revealed Himself sufficiently already, and they wouldnt believe that. And so one of His teachings is about baptism. Trust God. That would mean that Jesus did NOT take the punishment for our sins on Himself. Im so glad you wrote to me! First, dont be afraid to ask them to see you get baptized. His first sin was committing adultery with Bathsheba, Uriah's wife (2 Samuel 11). The church is not a denomination, or a religion. I have read many Bibles from various religions and I believe I understand the right path for my own being. I hate sin, and I dislike sin! With respect, your comment is full of popular ideas but short on Scriptural support. Doesnt it seem like every sinner who has heard the gospel but has not yet been born again has denied God? THAT is obedience. Youre correct when you say that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are one. But this is really bugging me now. I dont know whether youre hearing from God, and Im guessing you dont either. why are you not on fire for Him and living the Christian life and bringing people into the Kingdom of God by telling them about Him ? Without that breath, Adam would not have been alive. Is Rob Bell a false teacher because it seems like some loud voices seem to think of him as one. In the Bible, God says that if you seek Him, you will find Him. First, read your Bible. Thats very meaningful for people like myself, whose earthly father fell short in significant ways. THAT is the baptism of the Spirit, by the way. These people were saved without baptism in fact, they didnt even know who Jesus of Nazareth was: Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Rahab, Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets. If you truly have a fear of water thats preventing you from being baptized, your church should accommodate you. Youre just braver than most, to say what you think. Please note that it says in the name of singular, not names of plural.. Q: My granddaughter does not want to baptize her new baby. I am not baptized but want to but my parents dont have the time to . Thanks.Yeah. This life IS good, and you should work hard to enjoy all that God has made. As Gods co-workers we urge you not to receive Gods grace in vain. By that I mean that you and I and somebody else can read into his words whatever we want them to say. The word satan is Hebrew, and it means adversary. Its possible your parents are concerned because being baptized again might be seen as you leaving behind the faith they raised you in. All we have to do is to recognize that He is God, and we are not. Being together is a primary way we grow and become better followers of Jesus. Water baptism is a public declaration that youve made a commitment to follow Jesus, and that you want your community of faith to know it. Again, Im not against Bell personally. As for whether we really need gays and lesbians to go to heaven that badly, Im puzzled by your question. That is what makes an old creature into a new one. Some traditions are based in fact, while others grow on their own. He believes, as many oneness folks do, that baptism only works if you do it exactly right. Youre not alone when you struggle over whether its fair for truly bad people to go to Heaven, and about whether faith alone saves us. Let me know if it raises more questions than it answers. Here it clearly states that the Word was in the beginning, and it was not only WITH God, it WAS God. Will you do that right now? Jesus fulfilled Scripture when he was water baptized. You should not worry about how your body will be handled after you die. I look forward to fresh updates and will share this website with my Facebook group. There are consequences, to be surebut I wouldnt suggest that God would punish financial excess by taking out a loan in someone elses name. Im so confused as well. If not, or if youre not sure, just do it now. Thats intended to be a permanent relationship, and not entered into lightly. Theres no question that I use stronger words than some are comfortable with. So many keep saying his the Lord spoke to them, how they had a dream, a sign. You ask an interesting question, and its one that puzzles a lot of people. Why? First things first. As I point out in the article above, ONE DIED FOR ALL, THEREFORE ALL DIED. Theres no limitation on the number involved, but because its an important step for a believer, we should make an effort to do it well. Make it a habit. He remakes us. >> The problem is new theology or beliefs that get away from the traditions taught. Combining all of Pauls writings about conversion we see that because of Gods establishment of a new covenant through Jesuss death and resurrection, we can die to our life and live for Him. However: it is wise to pay close attention to such criticisms. If you can, explain the gospel to her. Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father, who sent him. What are you scared about? I would suggest that youre not wrong, but that God can and will forgive anyone for any sin until they die, or until theyve sinned so much that He gives up on them. 3:9), as the Church reaffirms in the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC): Outside the Church there is no salvation. Baptizing a dead person just gets them wet. Every follower of Jesus should be baptized. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die. I created it with my son, whos now 20. That was your intent in seventh grade, and its your intent now. Dont be critical, but be encouraging. But: if all sins are forgiven, why will anybody go to Hell? Ive got good news for you, Shannon: youre already acceptable to God! Think of it like a chair. Young people want things now, but thats not usually how God works. And if he was the father why did he have to pray so much while on earth? WHAT ABOUT JUDGMENT? He seems to fit Pauls description of the false teachers in Galatia. When someone decides to follow a teacher, they make a permanent, lifetime commitment to follow that teacher and obey them, no matter what. I just have to wait and see! In a religion, God will remain displeased until we do just the right things to please Him. The only people who will be judged are those who insist that they want nothing to do with Him. In all I want to be me and do my own Christian thing as well spreading the word of christ. Youre old enough to have grandchildrenIm confident that you can think of a number of times in your life where your feelings have been disconnected from reality. A person can be baptized, be Orthodox, go to Church and participate in the Sacraments, be outwardly pious - but all this just favors one's salvation and gives hope for a good outcome. The Jews wanted to kill Jesus because He claimed to be God. Thanks for asking. The temptation is to examine your experience, to try to extract its meaning, and then to proclaim to the world what they need to change to be right with God. It didnt make me reject the views just to gain more insight on them. Only then can they claim to be a disciple and publicly display their faith. I know this is a hard subject, but its important to think about this clearly. I have committed sins before. We should also pay close attention to what it does say. As for being baptized, Id like to settle your dilemma. Alex made up his story, and later admitted that he had lied to the world about it. If it were, the New Testament would explain in detail what it is, why its done, and how to do it. >> I do believe we go to be with Jesus when we die. Jesus paid the penalty for all sin, for all people, for all time. First, they gained a different perspective on their situations. My grandparents are very religious and conservative. And, I will have access to ALL of heaven, not just Jeaus Kingdom. They will guide new believers, serve the needy, and watch their life and doctrine closely. We eat, but we get hungry again. I would guess because he opposes what God wants to do. Jesus didnt come to Earth to to have awesome spiritual experiences. We want to say something to make people feel better, and we too often arent worried about whether its actually true. Question answered: What happens to unbaptized babies? Its not that difficult. Im always curious. I dont think there needs to be a now what in this situation. Jehovahs Witnesses borrow the idea of Jesus, then claim that He isnt God but only the first person created by God. The distinction is important. - user32 Feb 21, 2014 at 18:40 To be more precise, Hes the perfect father. Thank you in advance and being part of my journey in getting closer to GOD. God has done His part, and we are His ambassadors, begging people to be reconciled to Him. In John 20:17, Jesus said, Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. Heaven is for those who choose to submit to God and do things His waythat is, its for people who want to be with God. The point is that I understand your desire to stay here. When we decide to turn our lives over to God and trust Him with the results, we are reconciled. Rejecting God means that they are on their own in this life, and that they will spend eternity separated from Him by choice and that will be awful. He said no, I said why, is he lying, isnt he a father.? Those friends who had lots of troubles, who were spiritually immature, found that many or most of their troubles disappeared as they chose to take charge of their walk with Christ. Many churches are full of people who have never read the New Testament and learned what they say they believe. This is certainly not true, because as you point out the Bible clearly shows that the Son is not the Father, and the Son is not the Spirit, and the Spirit is not the Father. Church doctrine now states that unbaptized babies can go to heaven instead of getting stuck somewhere between heaven and hell.23 thg 4, 2007 Can you be Catholic without being Baptised? See how He lived, so you can begin to be like that. In fact I believe it is more likely a christian (if that word has meaning anymore) will be baptized into a church of satan than a church of God. I have good news for you: God loves you! Its that the Holy Spirit dwells in you, and its much more likely that you were being warned than that you were being tricked. >> These people reading here need the truth their loved ones are somewhere. Keep in touch! We must test our beliefs against Scripture, as Im sure you would agree. He wasnt a Christian, by the wayHe was a Jehovahs Witness, which is an offshoot of Christianity that denies that Jesus is God. They all agree on salvation, forgiveness, and grace. What do you think is the best explanation? I am not baptized yet and im not sure by which name i have to be baptized. A question for you: when will God not forgive that denial? You should believe Him. It would be pretty dumb to say I dont like to sing, so I guess I wont go to Heaven when I die, wouldnt it? Nonsense. Believers have always been saved in the same way: by believing. Because: following Jesus means that we know what He taught, and we do it. If there wasnt a big tree in the way, I could look out my window right now and see a hill where you and I could go touch some fossilized dinosaur footprints. 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. So far the only solution Ive found is cutting out all of my triggers for lust. When I found one of their songs that sends a message that a Christian shouldnt promote, I would save it to play when Im with them. I have no doubt Im wrong plenty of times as well. Jesus told this story to show us what God is like. We know that Jesus did not sin. That doesnt change its meaning. You can read them online anytime. God will change you from the inside out to be the person you were always meant to be. One is something you choose to do, the other is an involuntary emotional attraction. The most authoritatively the Church has spoken on this are the council of Carthage in 419 (accepted by Trullo in the East in 692) and in the Confession of Dositheus (accepted by the pan-Orthodox Council of Jerusalem in 1672). Act 2: 38 says that to repent and baptize for the forgiveness of our sins. Its okay for you and your grandparents to come to different conclusions, but its helpful to understand them. Just like the thief on the cross. Im open to discussion, and to being shown wrongdont hesitate to re-engage. Can you go to Heaven if youre not baptized? Show respect. THEY ARE NOT EACH OTHER Which says to me dont get cremated.dont have your ashes spread out or dispersed to loved ones. How can I truly and get to know GOD genuinely without selfish motives? 1% good? I want to grow more in christ and get baptized I have accepted jesus as my personal saviour.. and got the holy spirit when I was in my 4th grade a very young age.. I dont consider myself an expert on his teaching, but Ive spent some time on it. As dying progresses the heart beats less strongly, blood pressure falls, skin cools down and nails become dusky. If a serial killer believes and has faith in God and commits every sin in the world such as hitler, he will get into heaven. When buying shoes, its important to get the right size. But He was not baptized for His sins- He was sinless. Its a public declaration of faith. You should not feel guilty and stressed about this. New believers are baptized to show other Christians that theyve decided to trust God with their lives. Why? If you feel that your relationship with your grandparents is strong enough for a bit of push-back, heres what I might do. Youre rightthe Bible never says that you cant be privately baptized. She cant get it wet. Did you read that book and then wonder whether theres a real Hell, and not just hell on earth? Im not sure I understand the question, but Ill guess. I mean I grew up in this religion. Let me put the scenario into another context. Jesus is our example, so you should take some time to learn about Him. i choose cremation due to cost and i dont want this body of mine for worm food. The Pope approved the document, titled The Hope of Salvation for Infants Who Die Without Being Baptised, in January after it was presented to him by Cardinal William Levada, the president of the. He offers peace and joy, and they turn their backs to Him. Hello, I was wondering if I would make it to heaven. What makes you think Jesus will save anyone? Paul uses this word in several places, but with relationships. Youre already a member of the church, like every other Christian in history. If you are not hearing from God, your dreams have no spiritual importance. I was told before that sin was bad, but I still commuted it, as I forgot about the will of God. Thanks! When we think about a good family, though, that changes things. No, Douglas. As I said above, Bell raises more questions than he answers. Is the gift of salvation not something you must receive? The point is that youre making a public statement about your faith in Jesus. Its easy to see Gods negative side in the Old Testament, with things like the flood, and the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, and the ground swallowing up a bunch of Israelites. There are several things Id like to suggest. Theres a HUGE difference between mentally agreeing with the general explanation of the gospel and believing the gospel. You dont need to be baptized to be saved, but you should be baptized after youre saved. Now I feel completely lost. Let me caution you, though: theres no such thing as doing my own Christian thing. The Bible describes the church (that is, all Christians everywhere) as the Body of Christ. If Jesus the man was ignorant of the time of His return (Matthew 24:36), then He could also be tempted as a man. Jesus talked a whole bunch about Hell, and Revelation describes the fate of the wicked very clearly. There are plenty of other good places to learn more about God and how He wants us to live, but those will give you a great head-start. If it were important, it would be in there. The question is not what you like or dislike, Doug. This passage makes a couple of things clear. That means being there when your brothers and sisters need you, and letting them be there for you. Were attracted to others, but love isnt an attraction or a feeling, and one cant fall INTO or OUT OF love. God has been reaching out to your grandmother, and He wants her to understand how much He loves her. Youre probably not going to change that by telling them that, are you? And where Im at everything is closed because the virus. - Ian Nov 28, 2011 at 12:42 @Richard: Among others, this is the Catholic position on baptism. Now, I dont want to offend you unnecessarily. Was that a temporary thing, or a longer-term thing? And if my Grandpa is in heaven. Where Do Unbaptized Babies Go When They Die? Does that mean that a caring and good person would go to hell just for not being religious even if they never did any crimes against humanity or anything really bad? 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. I recently dreamed of it 2 nights ago and I went further then I usually do and I woke up fearless I actually cried . God then flooded the world and all that was left was Noah and his Ark. That pre-Christians knew enough for salvation; and that therefore (from the perspective of salvation) the problem of the virtuous pagan disappears. Its called apologetics. Sometimes the language Christians use can be confusing. Its really pretty simple. Baptism isnt a spiritual act. Why cant someone just peacefully coexist on this planet and be a good and compassionate person who loves all organisms without having to be bound to any religion? That power came from the Holy Spirit. Learn the gospel. I dont know that Scripture backs that up exactly, but Im not going to argue against it at this point. Stop thinking in your head that Im wrong and go look it all up. Thats what baptizo means. It specifically says that the fate of unbaptised children is left to the mercy of God, not that they 'can't or won't go to Heaven', and it is 'generally taught' that they go to limbo, not that they definitely do, or . Mature believers will have a clear understanding of what they believe, and why. Is there ever a level of Sin where repentance and acceptance of Jesus as ones savior cant cover it? Have you decided to follow Jesus? It's common for people to be very calm in the hours before they die. All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh and following its desires and thoughts. I dont know if he did that. And the Word was With God AND Was God. >> If Jesus died for all our sins, then what is the limit of human sin? Do you write them off as unspiritual? Not only that, but He did it while we were against Him! First, thanks for visiting. Thats not how it works. No, Willissathey are not. We have the Holy Spirit living in us and you would know if you knew Him You would be doing extraordinary things for God and walking in His ways. If you disagree in the end, I wouldnt worry about it too much. Who was in the world.? Our bodies will be transformed at the coming of Jesus. Pope Pius IX is among the first of the popes to fully address the issue of animals going to heaven, though not favorably. Thats superstition. Talk to Him. Of course, there are questions behind your question. If youve been born again and want to tell a local community of Christians that you intend to be part of that community, then baptism seems like a good idea. If the thief was saved and Im pretty sure we agree that he was then it wasnt because he kept the law. Please let me know. Thats unbiblical. Jesus told His disciples you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Focus on the New Testament, since Christians are to live by what Jesus did and said. zavetti canada cervati jacket; 90 day fiance justin and evelyn sister in law Im happy to hear that youre my sister in Christ. Im not sure who youre replying to. Its working though, I dont steal. Nobody will be kept out of Heaven because they made a mistake, or because they were misled, or because they got a bit of information wrong. I believe in him with all my heart. Ask Him to help you, and He will. Jesus was baptized just like everybody else was baptized and the Holy Spirit had descended on Him like a dove. Its equally strange to think that we can have a relationship with God but never figure out what Hes really like. what happens to unbaptized adults when they die. Read His Word, pray often, and listen for Him as He leads you. When we say that the forgiveness of sins in Acts 2:38 has two parts first repentance, then baptism were reading the passage outside its original context. One of the things He said was to not worry about tomorrow that today has enough trouble. Wouldnt you want to learn from their wisdom? The Bible was, is and always will be the infallible Word of God. When we read the Bible, we see that we are saved by Gods grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8), and thats it. Do you? Faith, in the Bible, isnt anything like just believing. Its. ( Genesis 3:19) Before God created Adam "out of dust from the ground," Adam did not exist. So, we seem to have a bit of a conundrum. If thats not what you mean, will you explain a bit more? Me too. Jesus is the Lamb of God, who took away the sins of the world. I am Jewish and Catholic and was Baptized I am very concerned about cremation I hope I am doing the right thing it is cheaper on the cost I want my Daughter to have the money to help her out thank you for answering back deborah. I read and watch different articles and videos on the gospel and each one contradicts the other. We have to actually trust God to guide us through life. They will forgive because they have been forgiven, and they will be gracious to others because God has been gracious to them. I could go on and on. He still has the body in which He was resurrected. God loves you, and will make sure that you get there. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. Gods love and grace and mercy is all over the place. Hes still working in you, even when you cant see it and cant understand it. Your confusion is absolutely natural, of course. You know, things like loving your neighbor and being forgiving and so on but more. All throughout Scripture, we see that they are not the same person. It may be that how you handle this situation goes a long way toward your parents being able to see the value in seeking Jesus. You can trust Him. Dont try to grow on your own! His love is unconditional. One cannot be found acceptable to God because they follow Catholic or Mormon doctrine. The subtle but significant difference between the indwelling and outpouring of the Holy Spirit which can cause confusion as to what is happening at water baptism which now gives us the gift of the Holy Spirit. I got baptized because I was scared to go to hell and thought I had to do it to be saved.. Being baptized only gets you wet. Peter is called to Cornelius house, and is given a vision that tells him that Gentiles can be Christians too. Thanks! Sure, he uses the same kind of language that others dobut he seems more concerned about straightening out how people have misunderstood the gospel than he is about helping people trust God more.
