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, we should ask what is Heaven?. I dont think if a person doesnt baptized will go to heaven. Its possible that our words can be confusing. John 1:10 He was IN the world, and the world WAS MADE BY Him, and the world knew Him not. Youre not alone. There may be periods of restlessness or moments of confusion, or just gradually deepening unconsciousness. People who have said YES to God. The repentance was the thing, of course we see that throughout both Old Testament and New Testament. It could be that this is a commitment that the Holy Spirit does not want you to make with this particular congregation. First, read your Bible. Take JOY in the place you find yourself. =). This is the fire of purification in 1 Corinthians 3:15, and what we call purgative fire. You seem confused, Roger. Christ's Blood Saves Babies. When I explained the Trinity to a former oneness lady in my church just by showing her what the Bible says she understood immediately that the oneness church she grew up in wasnt telling her the whole truth. We can say that we believe Hes trustworthy, but thats not the same as trusting Him. My grandsons were murdered 16 and 14 stabbed to death and burned this year so very hard for our family .They werent baptized but they did believe in Jesus and know what he stood for they werent raised in church .They came from a 1 parent family They were good boys but they were hanging with the wrong crowd .I feel in my heart they are in heaven .The other night I was laying in bed and I know I saw Larry the 14 year old looking around the corner at me I miss them they were my only grandsonvi feel lost empty sad depressed but I keep going wondering why did such a terrible thing happen to these two your boys it still feels like a dream. Then He died to show us how much He loves us: You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Youre now part of the discussion. Make it a habit. than man on the cross was not baptis and he went to heaven. I hope to answer you as simply as I can, without leaving out any important parts. The only way to actually trust the chair is to sit on it. Every scripture, in every major religion was chosen by man. If theres ANYTHING that I can do to help you, please dont hesitate to let me know. Maybe you should just avoid playing your music while youre with them. Jesus said that He came to give you and me abundant life. At that point, your relationship with God is pretty much one-sided. Whats the difference between a false teacher and someone who just has contradictory viewpoints of certain issues like homosexuality, transgenderism and etc. You show wisdom here, and its nice to see it. The Bible describes marriage as optional, and that definitely meant abstaining from sex. When someone tells a grieving person Theyre in a better place, theyre trying to comfort that person. He calls Himself Father for that very reason: He wants to be our spiritual father, and Hes very good at it. I see them a lot and I am thankful that I get to see them and have a good relationship with them. Ask any question about God, the Bible, or Christianity. Were just not sure it means what we once thought it meant. As you said in your response to Kal, So, the caring person who wants nothing to do with God gets their wish, what does that mean exactly? Tell Him that you want your life to be good, and happy, and meaningful, and useful and then tell Him that you want His help. Question answered: What happens to unbaptized babies? Until you sit on the chair, youre not actually trusting it to hold you up. Let me explain why I say that. That is, they need to clear their accounts. To be reconciled, each person needs to come to the other and make sure theres nothing keeping them from being together again. I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit. i know this is the right choice, but everything keeps getting in the way. First, Hes a person. It could be that your churchs leaders havent spent any time on this issue, and have only repeated what theyve heard. I know that I have. I even corrected my boyfriend when he said Jesus was his God. Their claims are often given a second glance because we cant really understand how three persons can be one God, but its clear that the three are not one another, even though there is only one God. Jesus paid for all the sins of the world, but u have to accept his payment. Its on my list of just-dont-say-it phrases. or have had an encounter with Him ? Both have probably forgotten more about the Bible than you or I have learned so far. Nobody will go to Hell for sinning. The Bible also makes it clear that the Father is God, Jesus is God, and the Holy Spirit is God. Jesus was baptized just like everybody else was baptized and the Holy Spirit had descended on Him like a dove. Ask Him to help you, and He will. Behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to render to every man according to what he has done. First is to never have sex, the other is to force themselves only to have sex with the gender they arent attracted to. Does that make sense? If it were, the New Testament would explain in detail what it is, why its done, and how to do it. 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.. Heres a pretty good one: sin is purposely disobeying a known law of God by a morally responsible person. However: one of the things that young people struggle with is patience. So yes, I believe anyone who dies before the age of accountability is innocent. Thats a common traditional thought in the modern world. I hope youll do a bit of homework to make sure that what Im saying matches what we see in the Bible. Id consider this another red flag. A little from here, a little from there. >> These people reading here need the truth their loved ones are somewhere. Why? Does that make sense? That kind of belief isnt just agreeing with an idea. They are all One, with One Name, and that Name is Jesus. What hes missed is that baptism isnt only for the one getting wetits for the community of faith as well. I would start with the books written by Mark and John and then Acts. Im not saying youre only reading one verse but I am saying that there are a bunch of verses that you may not be considering here. Its the only logical way to see it, from where I sit. Where their teachings match whats found in the Bible, theyre right. This is false. I mean, I dont know. They were commended for doing something that most people will not do today. Does this also apply to other situations? Just do what God wants you to do, and leave the details to Him. Did Jesus not sin because he is God and God cant sin due to being perfect or was he just different from all the rest of humanity in some way? Heres one: The people were waiting expectantly and were all wondering in their hearts if John might possibly be the Messiah. Well to get to Heaven, everybody has to do the same thing. I grew up listening to music, and still do (Im pretty old now). The Son (as a human) obeyed the Father, just as we should. The Isaiah 14 passage that uses the word is describing the king of Babylon, Nebuchadnezzer II. God will change you from the inside out to be the person you were always meant to be. I say once you spend time in prayer and have an encounter with Jesus you cant shut up about Him and what He is doing in your life. I found it difficult at times to trust God, because I was afraid of my own father. Be patient, little sister. The same happens with sexual attraction and romantic feelings. 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. Jesus knew the Father, obeyed the Father, and died to show us how much God truly loves you and me. Being filled with the Spirit is often called the anointing, and has nothing to do with salvation. In Hebrews, we even see God calling the Son God not once, but twice! 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. Have a great day! When youre free to explore and find your own church home, youll be better for it. Its used for more than just the devilits used for anybody who is an adversary, like those who fought against the Israelites. If you lived near Denver, it could be me but, since you dont, it needs to be somebody. Do yourself a favor. John 1:1 tells us clearly, If you cant or if you currently dont have a local community of Jesus-followers that you spend time with then its okay to wait until you CAN be baptized. At that point there is no reason to wait. At the resurrection, we will rise bodily from the grave, just as Jesus did. >> What defines an action as wrong in the eyes of god? ), Is there any good way to explain it, or understand it better? Also how can we believe in Miracles? I love God. god sent 2 angels to sodom , so yes god does allow angels in human form. Also, Im pleased to read about your desire to become more spiritually mature. Let me know if theres more I can do for you. Its clear that some people who think they are saved arent actually saved. Orthodox Christian. Sometimes a visitor might happen or a medicine might be due during that sleep. 2 Corinthians 5:14 tells us that when Jesus died, its as if we all died. So, the caring person who wants nothing to do with God gets their wishand the hateful, terrible person who wishes to change and be forgiven and to do things Gods way also gets their wish, and will be in Heaven. The first century church and all the apostles were very clear of the power of baptism which has been diluted greatly over the almost 2,000 years since the church started. Theres no need for you to be afraid of God. What do you mean when you say do my own Christian thing? Im 32 yrs of age and I was baptized at 15 yrs old when I wasnt truly ready. He expounds on the value of the scrutiny and the reason for the prayer of exorcism for a person who is unbaptized . Q: My granddaughter does not want to baptize her new baby. Theres a very good reason for that: baptism has nothing to do with going to Heaven. When a Catholic marries an unbaptized person, even in a Catholic ceremony, the Catholic spouse is not conferring the sacrament of matrimony on the non-Christian spouse. Keep in mind that the Holy Spirit who is God will never lead you to do anything that contradicts the gospel. You ask an interesting question, and its one that puzzles a lot of people. And if he was the father why did he have to pray so much while on earth? Baptism is our participation in the death and resurrection of Jesus. Some of the things you dont like will change. Jesus DID endure a horrible beating and death on our behalf. 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. I now understand that I can never become the man I was intended to be under my own power. If it were important, it would be in there. What makes you think that good and bad exist? When you die as a Reborn Christian, where does your spirit go then? I still consider myself a Christian, because I believe in Jesus and what hes done for me and Im trying to follow what God wants for my life by following the 10 commandments and things like the Beattitudes, but I cant quite become baptized. I dont attend church often, but I do pray. Thus the greater urgency to advance the Churchs Great Commission (Matt. Clearly, they are not. I realize that this might be an old thread but after reading through all of these answers and your post there was something that struck me. You need them, and they need you. That means being there when your brothers and sisters need you, and letting them be there for you. The easiest way is to read the New Testament. Read the Bible. Hes an interesting guy. Again, is it too late for me to be saved? Theres nothing wrong with having doubts and asking questions. 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. To help me get in touch with him? Wow am in love with this site. Sometimes you have to wait for things to change, but you never have to wait to be faithful to God. Thats part of why He came to earth as a man! To be saved you must believe and be baptized. If you belong to God, judgement day will be pretty cool. If you can, explain the gospel to her. You can do better! He doesnt love you because you know everything, or because you perform good deedsHe loves you because Hes a loving kind of person. For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God not by works, so that no one can boast. We are therefore Christs ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. You ask good questions! Im thirteen and I will not be able to be baptized because my parents are not christian. If youd like to give, feel free to contact me. Even if I have earphones on, they would want to hear what Im listening to. (Mark 1:8). Purgatory is where people atone for their own sinsthe ones they committed before dying, after their last confession (being a Roman Catholic rite). Are you saying theres no need for us to repent, and turn from our sinful ways? Second, thanks for commenting. I love Jesus with all my heart, cause I know how of the burden he took on for me and many other people. Thank you that you help many who has questions, keep up the good work and may God use you mightily. The only decision to make here is whether to look for, and live by, the truth. If baptism were needed for forgiveness of sins, there would be a whole bunch of other New Testament passages that make no sense. This is preferable to Johns baptism: I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit. Theres no question that I use stronger words than some are comfortable with. You had some things wrong when you were young, and youve gained a greater understanding of God and how He works since then. You cant, but youre welcome to try. Therefore, I encourage all to delve into it deeper and as they do to ask God to open up their understanding and to bless them with true wisdom and enlightenment to His Word. When the Bible speaks of the dead being asleep, its a figure of speech. Jesus provides this baptism, and it is this baptism that makes one a Christian. Spirits do not have bodies muchless blood to atone with, thus the manifestation of God/Christ in the flesh. News. Hes been there all along, gently nudging you in His direction. And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book. In other words, Baptism is a MUST for getting to Heaven Theres no denying this according to Acts 2:38! Second, Ive removed your last name from your comment. If you believe it sounds like you may go to different places if youve been baptized or not. When it comes to how one is saved in the new covenant, again youre right: we cant just pick out certain verses. When someone tells you something like you must be baptized to become a Christian or you were baptized wrong, check with the Scriptures. Please let me know. 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. You have a LOT to learn from the folks who attend the church you want to leave. To me, Rob Bell may indeed be a false teacher. You could certainly get wet in home, in a private ceremony. Hi Tony He makes us new, frees us from slavery to sin, and begins changing us from the inside out to be more like Him. I explain that in. Fortunately, every sinner can accept Gods gracious offer of forgiveness and new life. A typical religious response would be stop being bad, and God will be pleased with you. Thats not what the Bible teaches. If you trust Jesus, you should also trust Him to be RIGHT about the Father. I spend a lot of time explaining why believing in Jesus is a rational, reasonable, and good thing to do. I suppose wrong is simply not trusting that God knows best, and failing to submit to His instructions. Most Pentecostals believe the Bible's descriptions of a lake of fire, of burning, gnashing of teeth and the "worm that doesn't die" should be interpreted literally and used to warn . Please dont make the rich mans mistake and believe that the world needs to see a miracle before theyll believe. We feel satisfied, but still feel incomplete. Im very happy to hear that youve taken control with regard to porn and your thoughts. There is no checklist. Jesuss plan was for his disciples to make disciples who make disciples who all follow Him! Ive been there. I do believe in God and I trust him, but now I know that its not enough. I promise. 2 Corinthians 5:14 tells us this very clearly: Because #1 is true, and because #2 is true, then #3 is equally true: were you to sin by never being baptized, that would not send you to Hell. So thats what made me believe that they were separate because Jesus Himself implied that in that specific scripture. In fact, I would avoid even making the claim in public. Youve given me some clues, but Id like to ask a few questions. The modern notion of believing something isnt at all like what we read about in Scripture. He stopped playing everything but the beat and asked her, This beat?. Baptism says, I believe as you do, and I want to join you. If youre a believer, youve already been baptized, by Jesus, with the Holy Spirit. The problem is not your experience, but what you do as a result of experiencing it. If not, or if youre not sure, just do it now. The first key is from the only passage in the Bible where something specific is said about the death of infants. Nobody should be manipulated into being baptized but, to be baptized as we see in the New Testament, new converts need to understand the nature of the commitment theyve made. All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh and following its desires and thoughts. 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. Thats the context of Johns baptism if you repented, you were baptized in a public ceremony to tell everyone your intentions. I appreciate your question. I wont be raptured, I will be raptured. Pope Benedict, himself a top theologian who before his election in 2005 expressed doubts about limbo, authorized the publication of the document, called "The Hope of Salvation for Infants Who Die. This is simply a compilation of quotations from the Church Fathers, known as a "florilegium," on the topic of what happens to infants who die unbaptized. Yes, it is. You dont need to become a formal member of a local congregation unless you want to play a part in things like voting on leaders. In the Catholic Church infants are baptized or sprinkled within a few weeks of their birth, but sometimes the ritual is not performed until they are six months old. I was baptized in my Church when i was a baby where i was sprinkled with water on my face in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, yet in the Bible it says you can only be baptized as a grown up in water. What kind of person would I become if I listened to, and lived by, the words of each song? Read Romans 10:9 If you believe that Jesus died for us all and rose on the third day, thought shall be saved. I dont mean that God is in HeavenI mean that Heaven is wherever God happens to be. I dont like going to church and dont want to go but I still believe in Christianity. Was Gods plan for me? First, a false teacher is a teacher. A: Congratulations on your new grandchild! If God couldnt win, I would try to find out how to avoid making the devil mad. Paul is the same author for the passage in 2 Corinthians 5 that you mentioned in your original post, as well as Colossians 2 and Galatians 3 in my response. I am a seeker of knowledge, nothing more! It means that I try to feed my heart and mind things that keep it healthy. That, he explained, is how we get suicide bombers: they are told to do it by their teacher.
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