We also have Jesus telling His disciples that He didnt know exactly when He was coming backthat only the Father knew that. If youll read the Parable of the Sheep and Goats the end of Matthew 25:31-46, youll see why I say that no one is in Heaven or Hell at this point. We need to see other people following Jesus well, to see how its done. If you feel that your relationship with your grandparents is strong enough for a bit of push-back, heres what I might do. Im sorry that you felt ridiculous. His dad, my son, is a wonderful dad. What I dont like is music that makes me feel bad, and some songs do that to me. 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. Can homosexuals go to Heaven? What youve written so far is largely tradition and not Scriptural at all. And the Word was With God AND Was God. Again, Im not against Bell personally. All three were present at Jesus baptism, and Jesus mentioned both the Father and Spirit, separately, at the Last Supper. Life with God is good. I tell you, now is the time of Gods favor, now is the day of salvation. Lucifer is a translation of the Hebrew word heylel, which means light bearer or shining one or morning star. True story. 3. Sometimes we see what we want to see, and our feelings will often confirm our hopes. This machine keeps her alive, and runs on electricity. Youre correct when you say that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are one. What I know so far is God is vengeful, full of wrath and anger and will punish if disobeyed. Then death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. Revelation 20:12-15 also gives us some important information. If being good is the ticket to Heaven, how good do we have to be? Being baptized does not make you a Christian. I asked someone else, and they said they thought it wasnt necessary because baptism is an outward way to declare you are a Christian. 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. I have committed sins before. You can be privately baptized it never says in the bible that you cannot be privately baptized. Limbo is a theory developed by Medieval theologians as the place where unbaptized persons go when they die. If what most of the people state is true about this particular situation. I dont know you, or them, or your relationshipso Ill try to simply share my thoughts, and what I might do. We have a little about it in the Bible, but what we have isnt abundantly clear. (Note the King James version which while written in an English format, also allowed Divorce, which wasnt legal at the time. We simply trust that He really DOES care for us, and that His way is FAR better than our way, and our relationship can go from being estranged to being at peace. Serve God in all you do, and you can learn what you were created for. God explained what happens when we die when he spoke to the first man, Adam. You can choose to be buried or cremated, and it doesnt appear that God has a preference for either. 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. I recommend it for every believer in fact, the Bible teaches that believers are expected to do this. Logically speaking, wouldnt That mean he was praying to himself? I hope that youll choose to trust God with your life not just a little, but completely. 3. They should teach the Bible all the time, rather than other things. Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. Sex, in Scripture, is less important than our relationship with God. Nonot a level of sin. I started listening to a great many sermons and began meeting with a Biblical counselor. That doesnt mean everything has to be all puppies and rainbows all the time, of course. Its GOOD that youre taking action! For personal reasons. Maybe youre in a similar situation. What does it mean to be reconciled by God like it says in the article? These friends might be at school, or in a youth group at a local church, or just in your neighborhood. Did you catch that? If there were 3, it would read baptizing in the names of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost. Please dont make the rich mans mistake and believe that the world needs to see a miracle before theyll believe. Our model is clear: people need to know what Jesus taught, and then be willing to obey Him. Hopefully, their families will miss them. 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. Think about it like a family. I would suggest that you take some time to regularly daily, if possible read what God says in the New Testament. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Yes, the Bible tells of a number of times that angels appear as human beings. As for being baptized, Id like to settle your dilemma. Heres something Paul of Tarsus wrote: As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. Well never understand Him, Fully trusting God has two parts. 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. Lets not pretend that theres nothing to be afraid of! When were baptized, were making a public declaration of our faith to the community around us. Ill tell you how: trust God with your life. Were just not sure it means what we once thought it meant. Go instead to my brothers and tell them, I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God. Is the gift of salvation not something you must receive? If you prefer the confrontational approach, thats okay. >> Can you baptize yourself I have peace in my heart at all times. We believe innocent unbaptized infants who die will be in heaven and I read an account of a saint who received baptism before martyrdom that his repentant but unbaptized friend had received a heavenly baptism and was saved. If we reject His offer, He wont drag us into Heaven against our will. Let me know your thoughts. Gina, Thank you for that explanation. The question isnt whether baptism appears there, but what is SAID about baptism. Dont spread your dreams, which might be only for you. So when they die, as with our loved ones of the human variety, of course we want to know what becomes of them. Youre not the rich man, but you share his situation. Believe it or not, other Christians need you. For that reason, many in Pentecostal churches remain immature, rather than growing to maturity. If theres more I can do for you, please let me know. Its working though, I dont steal. Well am sort of confused! The picture is of dyeing fabric. There are two things I think about with music: Here are some thoughts for you that I hope will help you as you continue to grow: trust God with everything, pray all the time for your family and friends, dont believe everything you read on the internet, read the New Testament (starting with Matthew), and try to find some Christian friends. In traditional Christian theology, Limbo is the place where the souls of unbaptized babies, young children and virtuous individuals who lived prior to the coming of Jesus Christ will reside until the resurrection. That doesnt mean that Gods standards have changed. I was dead, and then God made me alive. Are you as familiar with verse 17 as well? Its okay to speculate. However: they wont be punished for their sins. But if you could please answer that question for further clarity that would be helpful in my journey in getting closer to the lord. If you lived near Denver, it could be me but, since you dont, it needs to be somebody. Im so glad you wrote to me! I ask, are they really being taught if Christs life and teachings are not the central lesson. I appreciate hearing from you. Yes, I do believe in the trinity. Be blessed. Dont forget about Jesus condemning the Pharisees, making a whip, and flipping tables! We shouldnt be directly by our feelings alone, but asking God to help you will pay off. I thought that Jesus was a piece of him in human form but not him entirely. However: nobody disputes that theyre somewhere. If youre able to ask them for advice, you may find their information helpful even if it hurts a bit. Its never a good idea to suggest that truth can be determined by our feelings. Its a ritual that tells your community of faith that youve joined them. While we were sinners even enemies of God He died for us. The Bible is clear, over and over: God knows everything. Thats salvation. 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. Youre either running TO God or running FROM Godthe choice is yours. Another kind of instruction is to do something, like to love your neighbor. 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. Let me reassure you: there is nothing in the Bible about how Christians are to handle this issue. But whenever they are around I cant play my music around them. After many years of study, I have no doubts about the Bibles reliabilityincluding the parts about miracles. How can I truly and get to know GOD genuinely without selfish motives? We can say that we believe Hes trustworthy, but thats not the same as trusting Him. Im grateful for your courage! One isnt saved by being a Catholic, or a Mormon, or a Jew, or a Baptist, or a Presbyterian, or a Nazarene, or anything else. The Bible makes it clear that there is only one God. I attended church in my early childhood years. 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? They seem to act as if homosexuality is a horrible problem or something. 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. After the battle of Armageddon, after Jesus 1000-year reign, after the great tribulation: I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. So we must believe upon Jesus, but then we are commanded to repent-the old man dies out, be baptized-going under the blood having our sins washed away, then filled with the Holy Ghost-ressurecting in Newness of life.. You must put line upon line, and precept upon precept.. What happens to these people? Theological problems inevitably lead to relationship problems with God, which is why I feel the need to caution you. my reason for not getting baptized before now was that i was scared of water and this morning at church, i told one of the men that might be the pastor soon that i wanted to get baptized. Im talking about growing closer to God by plugging into a healthy local church. Thats where the church comes in. A teacher teaches, right? I always work to be better. How does being reborn into your next life change by being saved in this life? Sep 14, 2014. So yes, I believe anyone who dies before the age of accountability is innocent. Is it possible for an 18 year old (me) to get baptized without my parents? Baptism is a public event, where you make a statement to the community of faith that you have decided to join them. This seems weird, but the doctrine is certainly biblical. The Bible is clear, though: Jesus the Son is the same kind of being as the Father. If not, I would of course tell you that you should make that choice. Scrutiny Rites. Stupid? This is preferable to Johns baptism: I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit. No, I am not a Messianic Jew but there is a lot of their teachings which is very informative. This cant be. Its a public declaration of faith. If that were the only criteria, I would have been baptized a hundred times, as I keep learning more and more. And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been set in place, so that those who want to go from here to you cannot, nor can anyone cross over from there to us. He answered, Then I beg you, father, send Lazarus to my family, for I have five brothers. Clearly, they are not. And who made the world.? We eat, but we get hungry again. I welcome it. In the middle east, they understand what a disciple is. Pray. When we do that, God does something in us. Jesus talked about that in John 3. I would also seek to honor your grandmother by making sure you know what you believe. She said: "Families can learn when to give medicines and when to introduce visitors. Orthodox Christian. Also, what if youre not baptized nor have any religion, but still believe in a higher power, just not part of Christianity or anything specific; does that mean youre going to hell? You cant earn that. Let me know if you need a hand finding some of these folks. I just have to wait and see! I have a few thoughts about this. In Genesis, God created Adam by forming his body from the earth. That doesnt mean that just any church will do, but that we should make sure that our criticisms (yes, I have plenty as well) are both valid AND gracious. Its a public declaration of your faithnot to God, but to a community of Jesus-followers. We have all chosen, at least at first, to do things our own way. There is no penalty left for sins, so Purgatory is a false doctrine. Thats life. Acts 2:38 Repent (turn away from sin), and be baptized every one of you in the NAME of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye SHALL receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. This is something that happens to people who are already saved. Ill be happy to change my mind, retract my articles, and publish new articles that agree with you if you can show me. I feel the same way. What happens to babies and young children who die? Id be happy to discuss it further if you feel the need. If you want to be a mature follower of Jesus, you should make sure to take spiritual advice from people who are already mature followers of Jesus. Thats clearly not the case. I do not believe that this is our enemy, trying to stop you. 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? Its that everybody Ive ever dealt with who has experiences like yours makes the same mistake. Nobody goes to Heaven without being reconciled to God. Much later, He told the Israelites to not eat pork and a bunch of other stuff. Who would think that a just and reasonable God would keep out a person who spent their life caring for others and let in someone who made life miserable (or very short) for others? And I clearly would never want to go through life without sex. Many of my friends believe that when we die our spirit leaves our body and is with Jesus. There are some things about Jesus that im confused about. John 1:14 And the Word was MADE Flesh, and dwelt AMONG us. The main confusion that I see is that youre not convinced that the Father and Son and Spirit are all ONE GOD. Why? They had enough information alreadyGod had revealed Himself sufficiently already, and they wouldnt believe that. Was Gods plan for me? Instead, I would suggest that the unrepentant will suffer the consequences of their actions in the afterlife (at least then, if not before). Theres absolutely no question about it. You might take a look at Acts 10. Second, following Jesus is not joining a religion. You are born again. Thanks. The church is all Christians, all over the world, throughout history. If not, why would you believe that anyone should act contrary to what the Bible teaches? Youre just braver than most, to say what you think. Im 32 yrs of age and I was baptized at 15 yrs old when I wasnt truly ready. 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? 6:23 ), they have not earned such "wages.". If we read John 3 carefully, we can see that Jesus is drawing a parallel. Theres a very simple reason for that: everybody involved already knew what baptism was, why they did it, and how to do it. im Dezi what if your saved but your still scared about whats gonna happen and when it happens. Its reconciliation. When someone tells you something like you must be baptized to become a Christian or you were baptized wrong, check with the Scriptures. I feel it is very near and Im afraid for my husband and myself. You should not worry about how your body will be handled after you die. It means that I try to feed my heart and mind things that keep it healthy. Like a lot of people, I didnt have a good relationship with my own father. For me this includes my computer, and tv. Now, I dont want to offend you unnecessarily. The Bible is like any other book when reading, you cant just pick out certain versus such as believe and you will be saved, you have to read it all and it comes together.God will help you. Hi Tony He said that we must be born again. God made the world; therefore this clearly states that God and Jesus are One. Those who believe in baptismal regeneration are focused on Johns baptismthe baptism that signifies to the community of faith that one has chosen to join them. When I read that youve had a lot of troubles, do you know what comes to mind? Later still, Jesus declared all foods clean. After becoming a Christian, you should be baptizedbut not being baptized does not make you not a Christian. Lets say theyre right. Jesus is the Lamb of God, who took away the sins of the world. I prayed for guidance, and heard nothing and things didnt seem to go well. As I was reading through some comments, I want to ask a question. We need help and encouragement. 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. Youre kind of right: if you ONLY read Acts 2:38-39, you will see that baptism is indeed a necessity. But some thinking salvation is enough. No, that would be demonic spirits masquerading as your loved ones. You ask good questions! What kind of person would I become if I listened to, and lived by, the words of each song? Some of the better-known are folks like Stand to Reason, CARM (Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry), Frank Turek, William Lane Craig, Ravi Zacharias, J. Warner Wallace, Tim Keller, and many more. Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. A lot of that happens when the child recognizes that, for this time in their life, they need to submit to their parents. How can she be baptized in the traditional way? The issue of a person's fate after physical death falls within the competence of God, not man. Sir Tony may the almighty God grant you more grace and the anointing to continue the good work. Patriarchate of Antioch. The reasons some people have objections about cremation? Read more in 2 Corinthians 5: We are therefore Christs ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. They listened to what they were told, but then they went back to Gods Word to make sure that the apostle Paul was right. He doesnt like it when people put other things ahead of Him, since that isnt whats best for us. 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. After becoming a Christian, you should be baptizedbut not being baptized does not make you not a Christian. Ask questions. I mean, sure, they can control weather or not they should engage in the sexual act. Your sins have already been forgiven. And so one of His teachings is about baptism. Think of it this way: God is a King, and He has a Kingdom. And god bless you. Act 2: 38 says that to repent and baptize for the forgiveness of our sins. 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. He wasnt a Christian, by the wayHe was a Jehovahs Witness, which is an offshoot of Christianity that denies that Jesus is God. I have read many Bibles from various religions and I believe I understand the right path for my own being. It didnt make me reject the views just to gain more insight on them. If not, let me encourage you to write back so I can help you understand a little better what Jesus said. Let me encourage you to go ahead and be baptized. Have you been born again? Well, the God that Christians worship is just. Does that make sense? We know that Jesus did not sin. And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been set in place, so that those who want to go from here to you cannot, nor can anyone cross over from there to us. He answered, Then I beg you, father, send Lazarus to my family, for I have five brothers. If so, Im happy to call you my sister! Its simply the place where God is. You may have a hard time thinking of God as loving and caring and perfect, but Jesus didnt. If you believe in Jesus Christ, why are you waiting? First, thanks for taking so much time to write to me. the Lord Jesus is all about love, he doesnt bring sickness and disease on us, but he can allow things to happen. I dont think there needs to be a now what in this situation. See if there are any mens Bible small group Bible studies going on. Be patient, little sister. He was mocked, beaten profusely and crucified. 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. Youve asked a good question. The Bible teaches Christians to not forsake meeting together. Repentance and baptism went hand in hand. Show respect. But I still feel held back from getting baptized I feel like I dont know enough if this is the best religion for me yet. Thats superstition. You ask good questions, Chris. Christ's Blood Saves Babies. You may feel strong emotions when you see yellow because of your love for your sister, but that does not mean that she appears to you in butterfly form. The years after my baptism I unfortunately drifted away from Jesus, however recently I came back to Christ and repented my sins. i am really confused help me out. Whats the difference between going to Heaven and going to Hell? They were commended for doing something that most people will not do today. Then what? It seems unfair. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. Dont get me wrong: baptism is important. He loves you enough to die for you, and He proved His love by actually dying on the cross. I mean I grew up in this religion. Id be happy to help. We love people, but still get lonely. Next, we should ask who decides who gets into Heaven?. disobedience and yet spiritual leaders and teachers say that God is forgiving. Each of those could be a separate comment on their own, but Ill try to address the big idea first. Well, remember PISTEUO. Ill explain: As you can see by looking around, humans are kind of messed up. I saw your comments regarding baptism and you said baptism is not necessary to get to heavenbut its Jesus commandment for us to be baptised. The guy I met that had the same visions as I do told me its God way trying to get me to spread the word and to be prepared. Hebrews 10:4, I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing! Theres nothing wrong with liking someones music. My dilemma is, Im not sure if I was truly saved when I was young, and just backslid, or if my sin proved that I was lost and am only now truly receiving Christ now that I am dedicating more of my life to him and trusting him more. 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. You say youve been baptized, which says a bit morebut many are baptized who dont live for Jesus. Adults were required to convert before they could be baptized. Why do you and I rebel against God? I hear you. Ive been there. Is there ever a level of Sin where repentance and acceptance of Jesus as ones savior cant cover it? The only decision to make here is whether to look for, and live by, the truth. Not like being healthy and rich, but like being joyful and satisfied and turning into the person you were created to become. Baptism is not a kind of spiritually binding, must-get-it-right sort of thing. Thanks! R. Albert Mohler Jr., President of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, said, "We believe that our Lord graciously and freely received all those who die . You may feel false guilt from time to time, but thats just a matter of reminding yourself that Jesus died to pay for your sins. 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. John 3:16-17. Christians are to baptize disciples. failure to register motor vehicle missouri points. It is the first of the three Sacraments of Initiation, the other two being the Sacrament of Confirmation and the Sacrament of Holy Communion. Hell say to you and me, Well done, good and faithful servant. If youre not born again, judgement day will be pretty scary. There is only one God, but there are three persons who make up that one God. When we decide to turn our lives over to God and trust Him with the results, we are reconciled. I dont know if Ill see him in Heaven or not. I wouldnt rely on the UCG for any of my doctrine. Unless one believes that non-Christians can receive the Spirit, this should settle the issue on whether one must be baptized to be saved. If anyone is born again, I would recommend that they be baptized as a sign to their community of faith. Why did Lucifer rebel against God? You couldnt just walk up to the gate and tell them you deserved to come in and play all day. I really appreciate it. If not, I want you to be my brother so let me know how I can help. 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. Ive studied and discussed this many times over the years, and as my own mother passed away in 2018 considered it as more than a simple intellectual question. Jesus died for us because God loves us. 22:18-19 says: For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, if any man shall add unto these things,, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book. If you are hearing from God, they are certainly spiritually significantbut be careful.
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