These things would not be true if the Father, Son, and Spirit were all Jesus, as Gina and others claim. Im writing an email to you as well, so you have my contact info. Thats good, right? This is about one death every 11 minutes. 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. What do I mean by that? Not for humans to punish. I always work to be better. That probably matters, if one wants to go to Heaven. This is silly superstition, to be sure. One sign of maturity is the ability to separate our feelings from the facts. Nope. This is not a wise position to take. Clearly and obviously, at least part of Matthew 25 is still in the future. Isaiah wrote that God would wipe away the tears from all faces. Take advantage of their desire to help you grow. In accordance with each Mans individual motivates , centuries ago. Im sorry that you felt ridiculous. You can contact me directly if you want to be more personal. If you dont have a community, find one. Until children reach the maturity that enables them to love, worship, and obey God in Christ, they have not "sinned.". He grew up, and He had a beard. A lot of people are confused about religion. Why did Lucifer rebel against God? 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. If your child has come to faith in Christ as well, they should be baptizedbut its not an act that accomplishes something spiritual. No problem, chuck them on the Limbo scrapheap. He doesnt force it upon anyone. The picture is of dyeing fabric. A woman has heart trouble, and doctors install an external pacemaker. And in Mark 16:16 Jesus states He that believeth AND IS BAPTIZED shall be saved; This is a lot more common than most people think. I was so scares if we didnt go to heaven like what im hoping for.. When Im done explaining it to you, you too will know whether you, or anyone else, will make it to Heaven. Many women simply believe that handicapped children are better off dead. If we follow His teachings than we will become His children. In case anybody reading this wonders about what I just wrote, lets consider a real-life scenario. Its not helpful to pat someone on the back for believing something that contradicts Scripture. Thanks! Everybody has the same opportunity to be saved, and only those who purposely reject God will be not accepted, as you say. And suddenly it doesnt seem like its a showstopper for going into heaven either. The sounds (notes) cant be good or bad. The church is simply everyone who has been born again. An interesting question, Nick. Were just not sure it means what we once thought it meant. Does that make sense? God became flesh, and dwelt among us. Ask! https://bethelgrace.wordpress.com/2008/06/26/are-you-lukewarm. I read the book many times and I didnt seem to have a problem with it. Hebrews 4:15 says For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. 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. You know what was weird about Disneyland? Its like I want to share my gift to others but I guess I fear of being judge. The New Testament is clear that everyone will either be in Heaven or Hell. The man was worried about his loved ones, and was eager to help them avoid his fate. Hi, Im a college grad and I recently felt my faith slipping. I have a few things for you to consider. 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! What makes you think theres a Heaven at all? For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Its possible they see something that you dont see, so I would recommend having a conversation with them about it. Certainly God already knows how He will judge each of us, but we cant ignore any part of Scripture. What I know so far is God is vengeful, full of wrath and anger and will punish if disobeyed. The main point here, in response to your comment, is that baptism was always a public ceremony. Theres no sin that Jesus did not pay for. Thats awesomebut thats not how God judges whether we should get into Heaven. Im with you, Marietjie. I said ok, what about signing son. Ill do whatever I can do to help all you have to do is reach out. He doesnt like it when people put other things ahead of Him, since that isnt whats best for us. 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.. Im a Christian apologist. Why was iniquity found in Lucifer? On the other hand, one might suggest that any person who seeks God sincerely is, at the very least, being saved. I baptize you with water; but he who is mightier than I is coming, the So Jesus is saying here in Acts 1:5. We see that God is a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness not once, but in Exodus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Nehemiah, Psalms, and Joel! Most people think that being forgiven is what allows us to go to Heaven, and not being forgiven sends us to Hell. Thats life. The Bible tells us that God has been working on you for your whole life. Yes Baptism is a requirement, Even when Jesus came to John the Baptist , John Baptist Jesus ! You had to have a TICKET to get in. There is no penalty left for sins, so Purgatory is a false doctrine. I could be wrong, of coursewhat do you think? God explained what happens when we die when he spoke to the first man, Adam. Of course it is. Why do some religious establishments usually Christian seem to be so judgemental of homosexuals and gay marriage and homosexuality period but turn a blind eye to fornication, rape, incest and child abuse? I really thought I was a Christian in seventh grade and made that outward declaration, so it isnt necessary to do it again. Christians are to baptize disciples. After your explanation it makes more sense. I have a pretty good idea of what He would say to you. Thats not the whole story. The God who is able to create Adam from the dust is able to handle this situation, obviously. The Limbo of Infants (Latin limbus infantium or limbus puerorum) is the hypothetical permanent status of the unbaptised who die in infancy, too young to have committed actual sins, but not having been freed from original sin.. Why do unbaptized babies go to Limbo? I hope this helps you* 2no Timothy 1:7 For God doesnt give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind. Other dehydration causes include: Diarrhea, vomiting. If you read 2 Corinthians 5 you can see that reconciliation is what we need. For the record, the word Lucifer only appears in the King James Bibleand then only one time. Government activity Departments. Its another way to say that we trust God with our lives, which leads to being born again. What happens to babies and young children who die? Christianity teaches that its the other way around: we are never alone. They will forgive because they have been forgiven, and they will be gracious to others because God has been gracious to them. If youre born again, ask the Holy Spirit to help you understand what you read. I once had a friend named Ted, who believed that God had given him a vision. I pray that he will give me the strength to know when I have found a true church, where saints and sinners can pray together and be saved by Christs plan before our planet Terra is transformed into Hades through world peace and New World Order. Our bodies will be transformed at the coming of Jesus. Take a deep breath, ask God for help, trade some of the less-important things in your week for some more important things, like finding biblical answers to your questions, like singing songs that inspire you and help you grow, like finding someone else who needs your help and friendship, and spending one-on-one time with God. He was born with medical problems, and I have done as much as I can to help. I think theyre being silly, and given the right opportunity I might actually tell them so. Im 16 years old & I feel absolutely ridiculous writing this to you because I think its pointless. Those who continue to rebel do not go to Heaven, in spite of all that Jesus has done to pave the way for us. A typical religious response would be stop being bad, and God will be pleased with you. Thats not what the Bible teaches. Hence they could not be saved who, knowing that the Catholic Church was founded as necessary by God through Christ, would refuse either to enter it or to remain in it. Sometimes, things can be very confusing. Im not against Rob Bell. Thats not a bad question. Theres nothing wrong with having doubts and asking questions. Young people want things now, but thats not usually how God works. The word suggests some level of commitment, like deciding to actually SIT in the chair. I had just begun reading the bible and I did believe in Jesus however I am not certain if I fully grasped the meaning of salvation and the trinity. Hi Tony, thank you for your answer. This is not an activist thing, I just realized this while reading through it all. I hope he is. These friends might be at school, or in a youth group at a local church, or just in your neighborhood. I feel that there are so many christians hammering gays over the head with the bible, but what are we really doing to them? Thanks for asking. I asked someone else, and they said they thought it wasnt necessary because baptism is an outward way to declare you are a Christian. Then we went back to the pastor and told him that NOT ONE SINGLE VERSE said what the lessons claimed. The Bible seems to indicate that a few notable people have already been ushered into Gods presence. 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. Does that make sense? Anyway, some people arent careful about the command, and assume that God was telling everyone, for all time, to not eat pork. I would definitely sing 19 songs, if thats what it took. Its never a good idea to suggest that truth can be determined by our feelings. He had some, but He came to serve. Does that mean homosexual behavior is okay with God? If God is just (or fair), how can He not accept people just because they have the wrong information? Im here to help, no matter what. Im sure you would agree that (in an extreme example) reading only ONE verse about something as important as salvation would be a really, really bad idea. Augustine discusses this in one of his earliest works if one pays attention to his logic on the issue of what happens to unbaptized children: Not even the leaf of a tree is created without a purpose. Ill give you my PayPal email. 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. Tony can you explain reconciled to God ? Are you born again? I hope youll join me there. We dont want to be surprised by His return. I would start by reading the Gospel of Luke. And do i get cremated or is that wrong? The doctrine of the trinity isnt spelled out in a single verse in Scripture, of coursebut that doesnt mean its not clear. He says Baptism should be in jesus name and we say it should be in the father,son,holy spirit. I will write simply and briefly, to try to be as clear as possible. Now we have been going to the Same Church for many Years, but im not as Lukewarm as my Parents because i decided to Up my Faith and Sing while Cheering for Jesus. John answered them all, I baptize you with water. There were many years where I didnt have that confidence as well. Thanks for writing. Do you think He might tell you that you have it all wrong? I hope youll do a bit of homework to make sure that what Im saying matches what we see in the Bible. The bible speaks of being asleep unconscience not knowing of anything at all until jesus returns and calls you up. I wouldnt think so. The Bible says that God is love. Do you believe that God just happened to love us? They put themselves in the position of prophet, proclaiming what they believe to be Gods message, and they get into all kinds of trouble. Youre the church. I could testify all day long of things that have happen to me. A friend, who was a missionary in Pakistan for many years, explained it to me. That pre-Christians knew enough for salvation; and that therefore (from the perspective of salvation) the problem of the virtuous pagan disappears. If you believe in Jesus Christ, why are you waiting? Let him warn them, so that they will not also come to this place of torment. Abraham replied, They have Moses and the Prophets; let them listen to them. No, father Abraham, he said, but if someone from the dead goes to them, they will repent. He said to him, If they do not listen to Moses and the Prophets, they will not be convinced even if someone rises from the dead. (Luke 16:19-31). If so are you even aware that youre dead? Nov 3, 2010. where will you be if you are not reconciled and once you die is it too late? Do you think god was watching over us that day, and still is? Let me reassure you: nobody goes to Hell for a small mistake. 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? God is just. Sep 14, 2014. That doesnt sound like fun, but you can trust Gods decisions. 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. Youre clearly not rejecting Godyou seem to want more of Him. They have to trust God with their life. Its not a matter of being good enough, Leah. Theres nothing wrong with listening to a song over and over again. 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. Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit, 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, compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. I very much appreciate your comment. We need friends and family around us. Jesus talked about that in John 3. 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. If you dont mind me asking, how are you doing in dealing with same-sex attraction? Gina is part of a group of oneness folks, who believe not just that Jesus is God, but that God all of God is Jesus. Thanks again for writing, my friend. I dont know if Rob Bell is a Christian. Lets say theyre right. Can we really condemn someone for something they cant control? Youre either running TO God or running FROM Godthe choice is yours. >> I do believe we go to be with Jesus when we die. People probably dont need to hear that youve had miraculous dreams, but they definitely do need to hear the gospel. Consider it something like a baby dedication, where parents promise to raise their children in the community of faith. We implore you on Christs behalf: Be reconciled to God. Thats unbiblical. 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? Thats part of why He came to earth as a man! And if my Grandpa is in heaven. Scrutiny Rites. The question isnt do you think you should go to Heaven? but what does it take to go to Heaven?. Now, its possible that your grandparents have a valid point to make, even if theyre off-base about the specific music you like. 1. Blessings. They dont clear things up, but make things muddy. Being baptized only gets you wet. In 2020, an estimated 12.2 million American adults seriously thought about suicide, 3.2 million planned a . Do you think that with all the money that some not all megachurces spend on making a luxurious life for their pastor will one day haunt them in the form of bankruptcy or debt. Baptism is a public event, where you make a statement to the community of faith that you have decided to join them. I mean, do we really need them to go to heaven that badly? It seemed to be more frequent when I was pregnant with my daughter . Life with God is good. The question isnt whether youve been dunked, but whether you trust God with your life. What we shouldnt do is go beyond what Scripture teaches and trade it for the traditions of men. Thats a beautiful thing, Mer! After doing my homework, I can say without doubt that the Bibles we have now are very reliable. 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. =). It has to do with money, as with balancing your checkbook, or making sure you got the right change after you buy something. The same thing that happens to baptized infants. Its a public declaration of faith. Atheists (who dont believe in God) borrow the idea of evil to condemn the idea of God, who appears to allow evil. 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. Baptism doesnt wash off your sins. I am not baptized but want to but my parents dont have the time to . Same-sex attraction isnt, by itself, sinful. Can you baptize yourself in your bathroom? When its time to go, remember this: what we have now is a pale reflection of what we will have then. 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. >> Can you baptize yourself I am not, however, their granddaughter. Baptism cannot be a requirement for salvation. Talk to Him all the time. And the bible also says that if we broke one commandment then we broke all. He doesnt like it when we hurt each other. Jesus talked a whole bunch about Hell, and Revelation describes the fate of the wicked very clearly. Welcome! What we can say is that all three persons are one God, but they are not each other. In the course of my childhood through early teen years I must have made 4 professions and been baptized as many times, but still doubt remained. Have you crossed over from death to life? So there is a difference between being baptized in the Holy Spirit and having the Holy Spirit anoint you for a specific work. Im kind of old, and have been around the block a few times. You are also not Alex Malarkey (made famous by the book The Boy Who Came Back From Heaven). However: thats not the entire story. Do you trust God? Be patient, little sister. 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. If youre looking for information about Christianity which will help you grow quickly I can recommend ministries like Stand to Reason, Cross Examined, Cold Case Christianity, and Reasonable Faith. One of Jesus best students, John, explained it this way: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. This is known as modalism, where the one God reveals Himself in three different modes, like fitting Himself differently into different situations. A lot of people, not understanding the trinity, have a hard time understanding the Holy Spirit. Believe it or not, other Christians need you. We dont know if that breath of life is personal or impersonal that is, we dont know whether its part of God, or whether its the same for each person, or whether that breath is each of our individual personalities. Dont even worry about tomorrow, let alone worry about the rapture. If your Grandpa trusted God, even in the last minute before he died, then he will be in Heaven. God doesnt judge people based on what they dont know. Ill address a few of the things you wrote here, in case theyre helpful for other GodWords readers. 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. The Bible describes marriage as optional, and that definitely meant abstaining from sex. Heres how it works: God has made Himself evident to everyone, and He draws everyone to Himself. I dont want to miss out on the good things in life, like having kids and living a long time and enjoying this world.. We should not cling to the traditions taught. We should cling to the gospel as it was first handed down, and work to make sure everybody knows the difference. When were baptized, were making a public declaration of our faith to the community around us. If you and I lived near each other, Id buy you lunch. The answer is yes. If you truly have a fear of water thats preventing you from being baptized, your church should accommodate you. This is something that happens to people who are already saved. Im not baptised so I cant be saved! And where Im at everything is closed because the virus. Turns out my faith was strong enough to not need Him holding my hand all day, like I thought. I welcome your input and I am not unable to change my convictions. When I read that youve had a lot of troubles, do you know what comes to mind? Later, they would open the tomb and remove his bones, putting them in an ossuary (bone box). All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. Do you not want to go to church because youd rather stay home and watch Netflix? Gina, Thank you for that explanation. Im stuck with a dilemma where i read something in an article, ive been water baptized, but no hands were laid on me to receive the Holy Spirit. Thats a good question! I feel so bless to be connected to your site, it is a great help to the Christian community. Oh another occasion, I was watching my Television that was on the Wall and Light off , sitting on the edge of my Couch and a Figure appeared to me I seen something that looked like a Robe but the face and arms didnt show , my immediate response was Lord why did you scare me! Because of the nature of being a disciple, my missionary friend wouldnt baptize anyone until they had learned what Jesus actually taught. That is nonsense, and its usually based in the idea that baptism is a spiritual act that must be performed by following a formula. Were attracted to others, but love isnt an attraction or a feeling, and one cant fall INTO or OUT OF love. I dont commit adultery any more. With respect, I have every reason to doubt that youll do it but I sincerely hope that youll surprise me and be like a Berean. Thats why Jesus said I and the Father are one because they are. If you really want to spread the word to the world, spread the gospel. First, thank you for your kind words. I even corrected my boyfriend when he said Jesus was his God. I dont know. Christians arent to run around pointing out how other people are messing up were to run around and tell people that God has removed every obstacle that has kept them from Him. Theres no question about the transmission of Scripture. Youre important to God. Everyone who is baptized in the Holy Spirit is saved, and on their way to Heaven. You can still show your faith in ways that your parents will appreciate, and you can be baptized later. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. Wrong? However: if you do fit into that category, I have good news. The limbo of the infants is one possible explanation for what happens to unbaptized children when they die. Jesus didnt just die to save us, though. So far the only solution Ive found is cutting out all of my triggers for lust. Later, he concluded that the vision was a test from God intended to help him grow. I have friends who lost their precious son shortly after he was born. He really does. "Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. They have to meet Gods standards or they dont get in. Second, Ive removed your last name from your comment. I feel guilty and stressed up because I am not baptized neither my child. Being anointed simply means that the Holy Spirit makes you able to do the things God wants you to do. The Holy Spirit brought me to your message because I was reading this page and decided to say a prayer but was a little confused while praying because I was not sure if they are one. Thats a common traditional thought in the modern world. Sometimes the language Christians use can be confusing. Get MORE involved, but do it in a 100% positive way. God has done His part, but we have to do ours. Talk to Him. . Doing things His way is always the best decision. People need to understand the difference. Because of this, it seems what you need is more information about whether Christianity is true. I also reject the concept of purgatory. Thanks.Yeah. Be patient. The same is true of God, Son and Holy Ghost (John 14:26 But the Comforter, which IS the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in MY name..). First, going to church is probably the wrong way to look at it. Hopefully before the end comes I can find a church which preaches the light and truth, unadulterated by satan. ), Is there any good way to explain it, or understand it better? My concern is not whether I can convince sinners to stop sinning, but whether I can make a case for them to trust God with their life and accept His free gift of salvation. So you want to grow in Christ, yes? And I clearly would never want to go through life without sex. Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. At that point there is no reason to wait. You have a message for those you love, and thats good. Thanks for writing. Im replying to you, and our relationship is growing. The problem is that a lot of people disagree without having done any homework. We gain eternal life when we trust God, but (clearly) dont enter into that life fully until later. In the Bible, God says that He loves us. If I had to choose between listening to each song or being a follower of Jesus, what would I choose? Lately Ive dedicated more of my life to God, destroyed my computer and tablet and spend more time in the word and prayer and my faith is growing. You can read about it in Acts 10. When youre free to explore and find your own church home, youll be better for it. Are you saying theres no need for us to repent, and turn from our sinful ways? 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. Some songs by BTS are really great. Do not worry about exactly when Jesus will be coming back. What happens to these people? Can we still find salvation in the end? Baptism is not a spiritual act. Will god still love me? Im happy to hear that your son is a good dad, and that youre involved in helping them. What youre describing is very common. So many keep saying his the Lord spoke to them, how they had a dream, a sign. Two prominent Bible teachers say parents can rest assured their baby is in heaven because the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross provides for their salvation . With all due respect to Gina, dont listen to her. I feel God will call you to get baptized when its right, and theres no need to rush. I wont be raptured, I will be raptured. You appear to base this confidence on the idea that youre a good person that the suffering youve endured is greater than the suffering youve caused. If you havent done so already, you should stop reading right now and talk to God. Unfortunately, thats not necessarily good enough to convince anyone. Think about the time before God created the universe. Im open to correction, but it has to come from the Bible. Your confusion is absolutely natural, of course. God is wrathful. Step 2 is we MUST be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the REMISSION of our sins (When we get baptized in Jesus Name, it is a symbol of Jesus blood applied over us for the washing away of our sins). Words sometimes arent good enoughbut theyre all I have, so I hope Ive answered your questions. 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. Thats okay. It could be that going to another (good) church for a week or two will give you the insight you need to better judge whether this original church is where you belong.
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