When angels die, they don't go to Heaven, as can be concluded from the whole Civil War arc, because then there would just be an unlimited supply of angels. At the resurrection, we will rise bodily from the grave, just as Jesus did. We become different. What am i washing off if its not my Sin even though im Human and would Sin again without knowing it, must i be baptized again for every tiny sin i do everytime. He speaks generally, and raises more questions than he answers. This is a reply to your answer starting with: >> Do the rules change about sin or have we gotten the whole Gay and Christian thing wrong? >> Im wary to fully trust the bible as it was written by the hands of man, which is subject to the will of man leaving me afraid that I hadnt followed gods doctrine correctly. Theres a TON in the Old Testament about Gods goodness. There is no qoincidence with God.have your own personal relationship with God and you will see that if you draw nigh to him, he will draw nigh to you. If they needed money, they would even sell Torah scrolls to pay for it! So Jesus WAS God robed in flesh, because there had to be a Blood sacrafice to reconcile us back to Him. We dunk fabric in water and dye, and pull it up to see if the fabric has changed color. I wont be able to help that, it might just happen. The whole point of baptism is to let the community of faith know that you are joining them. Wiki User. If not, or if youre not sure, just do it now. In a religion, people look for ways to make God happy with them so He will give them good things. These were all commended for their faith. I started to see more posts about people should be looking towards God during these end times. Q: My granddaughter does not want to baptize her new baby. We love people, but still get lonely. The first converts to Christianity were Jewish, and knew exactly what convert baptism was for: to show the community of faith that you have decided to follow Jesus. Thats not at all what Jesus taught. You didnt have to. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. On the day of Pentecost, when Peter and the other disciples were in Jerusalem in the upper room, they were all filled with the Holy Ghost and began to speak in other tongues. So, when Paul wrote that we are saved by grace through faith, he wasnt talking about some kind of easy-believism. If baptism were needed for forgiveness of sins, there would be a whole bunch of other New Testament passages that make no sense. Thats because we know what this life is like, but we dont know a lot about what the next life will be like. If anyone is born again, I would recommend that they be baptized as a sign to their community of faith. One cannot be found acceptable to God because they follow Catholic or Mormon doctrine. If you have a phobia and really cant be baptized, your church should have no issues making adjustments for you. Which is fairly more secular compared to what I listen to. 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? I suppose wrong is simply not trusting that God knows best, and failing to submit to His instructions. But will i still go to heaven and live with him for eternity. Almost every religion teaches how one should act to make the gods not smite you, or to reward you for your good works. Reconciliation. Will I go to heaven if I have committed a lot of sins and havent gotten baptized? . Baptism cannot be a requirement for salvation. Well, remember PISTEUO. Is it too late to be forgiven? Thats Jesus who is God. 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? Fortunately, theres an entire field of study for this! You know how sometimes youre walking along, and the pace youre at makes you think of a song, out of nowhere? The more we study to show ourselves approved just as the Lord ask us to, the closer walk we can have with Jesus. So without holyspirit we cant go heaven correct? You can be privately baptized it never says in the bible that you cannot be privately baptized. We identify with Jesus death, burial, and resurrection in baptism. Im here for you, Jen. Hi, I have most of my life. Some are confused, not understanding that the Son is God, because well, Hes the Son. The Bible also makes it clear that the Father is God, Jesus is God, and the Holy Spirit is God. Spirits do not have bodies muchless blood to atone with, thus the manifestation of God/Christ in the flesh. He came to earth as a human, taught us to love unselfishly, to sacrifice for others, to be honest and fair and humble and kind. He has reconciled the world to Himself, and in response we need to be reconciled to Him. Not like being healthy and rich, but like being joyful and satisfied and turning into the person you were created to become. I really appreciate it! I deal all the time with spiritually immature believers, and the one thing they all have in common is that they dont really know what God has already told them. That babys name is Jesus. All we have to do is to recognize that He is God, and we are not. In fact, I would avoid even making the claim in public. I agree, and I disagree. Eating pork I can prevent easilly. Ill be happy to change my mind, retract my articles, and publish new articles that agree with you if you can show me. Back then, I had almost been hit by a vehicle. Check Gods Word to make sure that what everyone says including me is true. im Dezi what if your saved but your still scared about whats gonna happen and when it happens. After the judgment, THEN people will receive their eternal reward. Nov 3, 2010. I appreciate it. What they were not as clear on was Gods plan to reach Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8). For that reason, many in Pentecostal churches remain immature, rather than growing to maturity. I would start by reading the Gospel of Luke. Your original question (on Facebook) included an article from the United Church of God. Nobody is forced to visit GodWords and read what I write. 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? Which is something I struggle with. The same notes are used in good music and bad. The rhythm cant be good or bad, either. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath. Dont spread your dreams, which might be only for you. 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. If they resist your desire to be baptized, you should not disobey them. However: it is wise to pay close attention to such criticisms. Its safe, and wise, and mature. Yes, youll find some of us Jesus-followers in many of your local churches. An interesting question, Nick. Im happy to hear you believe fully in the gospel of Jesus Christ. 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. Its GOOD that youre taking action! We are therefore Christs ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. Everyone who is baptized in the Holy Spirit is saved, and on their way to Heaven. Being reconciled with God is simple, but its not always easy. What youve written is so vastly different from Christianity, Im having a hard time believing that you believe what you say you believe. Thats a big encouragement for others, and a wise thing to do. I will do whatever I can to help you trust God more and more. She said, I already asked him last year, and we talk about church sometimes. Gods love and grace and mercy is all over the place. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die. The idea is that youre showing them that you believe like they do: that God loves you, and that youve chosen to live the way God wants us to live. Pray he will show you many things. The sea gave up the dead that were in it, and death and Hades gave up the dead that were in them, and each person was judged according to what they had done. I have a question for you, Jen. The picture is of dyeing fabric. This is still very much a work in progress for me and I take it day by day, but Im confident that God will help me overcome it, where once I was not confident at all. If youre living at home, and are basically subject to your parents authority in almost everything, you should probably discuss the situation with them. Where they differ, theyre wrong. I have a few thoughts about this. The easiest way is to read the New Testament. Words sometimes arent good enoughbut theyre all I have, so I hope Ive answered your questions. There are two sides to answering whether you were saved before. Heaven is HOME for us, where we get to be together with our family forever. Spread Jesus messagethe same message that He preached, that His disciples preached, and that believers have preached for many centuries. Thanks for your commentand welcome to the family! If we are born with original sin and an infant dies before infant . We want to say something to make people feel better, and we too often arent worried about whether its actually true. 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. I believe that unless you understand very well what church you are joining by being baptized that it is possible to disobey god by being baptized into a false church. Was Gods plan for me? Because this is true, it seems wise to not put it off. (Matthew 28:18-20) According VERSE 19, this passage says a disciple is made, baptized and taught all under the authority of Christ. Thats not a bad question. Every Christian should be baptized. Let me encourage you to do a little homework in this area. When we confess our sins that is, when we go to God and tell Him that we are sorry for what weve done He will forgive us. He wont come. The lady said to ask anyway, and my dad answered instantly that he would go. Im not sure who youre replying to. Judaism and Christianity are entirely monotheistic. Sometimes we see what we want to see, and our feelings will often confirm our hopes. When the son ran out of money and was ashamed of himself, he went home. A few years ago my Grandfather died he was a good man he served in the military and lived life good. I appreciate hearing from you. See if there are any mens Bible small group Bible studies going on. Thanks! Then what? God made the world; therefore this clearly states that God and Jesus are One. I have to die to show my faith! Youre communicating with God, telling Him what you think and feel and hope for. Mark 16:16 says whoever believes AND is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. I believe in God but i am terrorised and terrified of his almighty power. Read the Bible. I am not, however, their granddaughter. I certainly dont believe that. Righteousness equals belief), then you deserve to access all of the realms and Kingdoms in the heavens with God ? He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. You clearly have not studied the Scriptures on this topic. If you read through chapter 6, verse 1, youll see that we have to respond. Thats a beautiful thing, Mer! The thief on the cross proves that one does not need to be water baptized in order to be saved. 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. The first thing I want to say is that youre not alone. Im kind of old, and have been around the block a few times. Wow am in love with this site. I checked up on the Sins that man should not commit. If theres some way I can help, I will help. I know many people who would love to have children but are unable to. After your explanation it makes more sense. They should be welcoming and encouraging to you, offering to help you grow in faith. The question of purgatory is entirely illogical to me, having read the Bible. In the meantime, God wants to give us joy, and peace, and confidence, and courage. So there is a difference between being baptized in the Holy Spirit and having the Holy Spirit anoint you for a specific work. People who have said YES to God. She got the point. The Bible describes Christians as people who are adopted into Gods family. I hope youll do a bit of homework to make sure that what Im saying matches what we see in the Bible. " There are two forms of punishment in the afterlife. Its trusting God: Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness. Do you feel like people are judging you? I took water baptism in church and i baptised by holyspirit also and used to fill in annointing when iam praying personally by the grace of god. That means they learn what Jesus said and did, and that is how they choose to live. You ask an interesting question, and its one that puzzles a lot of people. In Hades, where he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham far away, with Lazarus by his side. If you trust Jesus, you should also trust Him to be RIGHT about the Father. Am a young man that is so much interested in the things of God and growing spiritually. Again, is it too late for me to be saved? Thanks! But I sometimes find it hypocritical that Im not allowed to listen to BTS and lofi when they listen to the Temptations and Micheal Jackson. Hes in charge. Thanks for asking! You can read about it in Acts 10. Thomas (the disciple) called Jesus My Lord and My God. They will seek first His kingdom, and always be ready to explain why they have hope in Christ. Read that 2 Corinthians passage and you can see it. 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. This is not to be confused with the kind of baptism practiced by John the Baptist, or by Jesus disciples and the early church. You have a LOT to learn from the folks who attend the church you want to leave. If youre a Christian, you should be baptized not so you can go to Heaven, but because you want all that God has for you. Troubles. Theres nothing wrong with being young! Im NOT saying that the people in your church are wrong. Hes always right. Sometimes the language Christians use can be confusing. When you visited my website, you began a relationship with me but it was pretty much one-sided: you read what I wrote. The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on Gentiles. I tell them to be like the Bereans, and double-check everything with Scripture. Reconciling with God is like that. I hope you will share my confidence that God WILL help you grow into exactly the woman He wants. When we decide to turn our lives over to God and trust Him with the results, we are reconciled. So many keep saying his the Lord spoke to them, how they had a dream, a sign. 1) On the one hand, there is no positive suffering for the babies, or they have no personal guilt. No, he obviously didnt. Um thats a nice little fantasy you have there. They were commended for doing something that most people will not do today. (1 John 1:5-9). I see them a lot and I am thankful that I get to see them and have a good relationship with them. Now what? Its nice to meet you! My grandparents are very religious and conservative. God explained what happens when we die when he spoke to the first man, Adam. 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? This is underscored by what John the Baptist said about Jesus in Mark 1:7-8: After me comes the one more powerful than I, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. 28:18-20; CCC 848). Let me know your thoughts. God bless.. Also, one more point I like to make, if all we had to do was believe in Jesus to go to heaven, then satan would be going to heaven too, because the Bible clearly states in James 2:19 Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the DEVILS ALSO believe, and tremble. Baptism isnt just a Christian thing. Ive been to a bunch that were just DEAD. One songwriter put it this way, and I believe its true: If you love me, you will love the church. All through the Gospels, Jesus refers to Himself as the Bridegroom, and to us as the Bride. Death marks that moment in life when your physical body stops working to survive. Im with you: confident that God will help you. Seriously. Youre right: theres much, much more to being a Christian than just having Jesus in your heart. What kind of person would I become if I listened to, and lived by, the words of each song? You may be better off if you try to figure out what that point might be. We implore you on Christs behalf: Be reconciled to God. Those who are reconciled to God go to Heaven. We know we have a relationship with God in exactly the same way we know we have a relationship with anyone! I appreciate it. He was mocked, beaten profusely and crucified. 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 . Like I said before, listen carefully then be like a Berean. It means that I try to feed my heart and mind things that keep it healthy. THAT is the baptism of the Spirit, by the way. What does it mean to be reconciled by God like it says in the article? The main confusion that I see is that youre not convinced that the Father and Son and Spirit are all ONE GOD. I wont be raptured, I will be raptured. There will be plenty of people in Hell who recited prayers without being changed, and plenty who were baptized. I hate sin, and I dislike sin! We know this because there has been no judgment! This is about one death every 11 minutes. I certainly cant say with certainty what happened to you, but I have a suspicion. 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. All three have always existed, eternally. Were a complex mix of awesomeness and awfulness. First, dont be afraid to ask them to see you get baptized. Some of Her greatest Saints have disagreed on this issue: St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas, for example, came to different conclusions. Will the baby go to heaven if it dies? Consider for yourself the controversy over his books. I dont know. James 1:13 says Let no one say when he is tempted, I am being tempted by God; for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does not tempt anyone. Because theyre worried about the cells in their body being dispersed and then being irretrievable. Thanks! If im ready to be baptized in water, what are the ways to do of baptism. Thats God, living in you. You speak of Rob Bell. But I started to look more towards god in 2015, and my life started to get better. Thus the greater urgency to advance the Churchs Great Commission (Matt. When i read his book love wins the questions that he asked made me think and question some of Christian views i grew up believing. (Going based off the idea that one must atone for sin before entry into Heaven). That would mean that Jesus did NOT take the punishment for our sins on Himself. Older generations have sometimes tried to argue that certain rhythms or beats are the devils music. This is nothing new, but its always been ridiculous. Jesus saved the sinners. THAT makes all the difference! Go instead to my brothers and tell them, I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God. . Thats awesome. Let me repeat what you wrote back to you in my own words, so you can hear what I hear: When I think about living on earth vs living in Heaven, earth looks pretty good. And god bless you. To fix it, the parents and the child have to come together and make things right. Its just wanting something. First, going to church is probably the wrong way to look at it. He left out a crucial point, right? Can You Go to Heaven if You're Not Baptized? I ask because I like to read Rob bells books and listen to his teachings a lot. Think about it, though: Jesus died to pay for our sins. I will summarize the answers for you here, to try to answer your questions simplybut you might want to take a look at another couple of posts on GodWords as well: 4. 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. It could be that this is a commitment that the Holy Spirit does not want you to make with this particular congregation. A lot of people with whom you would disagree have studied far more than you or I, so just reading and studying is no indication that youre right. Im thirteen and I will not be able to be baptized because my parents are not christian. Talk to God about your situation every day, ask Him to help you live as you should, and let those who see you also see Christ in you. Receiving the Spirit for the rest of mankind is different. He doesnt want to condemn us for being disobedient, but to save us from sin. Do you think He would agree with your assessment of how the universe works? Jesus talked about that in John 3. 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. But if you could please answer that question for further clarity that would be helpful in my journey in getting closer to the lord. You should be buried like Jesus was not cremated fire after death? Did you catch that? Is He right, or wrong? I teach things as I understand them, and I have no problem with people disagreeing. 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. The point is that youre making a public statement about your faith in Jesus. Thank you for your kind words. 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. I would probably feel the same. They love you, or they wouldnt be concerned about the messages your music might be sending you. I realize that there are spiritual consequces for the actions done. Do you trust God? I thought I was a Christian then. (Mark 1:8). David knew that the baby was in the loving care of the Heavenly Father. The church is simply everyone who has been born again. To demonstrate how much He loves us, God came to earth as a man (thats Jesus). It seems unfair. Do the rules change about sin or have we gotten the whole Gay and Christian thing wrong? This may vary from person to person, but nothing of his that Ive read speaks of the submission inherent in being a disciple of Jesus Christ. Take JOY in the place you find yourself. Sometimes, life is tough. Let me know if theres more I can do for you. Verse 10: false teachers spread confusion. Thank you for your response. The question of where unbaptized infants go after death is one that has vexed the Church for centuries. Are you ready to hear something that may be difficult? Therefore, if youre right, the apostle Paul did the people in Rome a very serious disservice by not actually telling them what they must do to be saved. Im scared and Idk know what to do. god sent 2 angels to sodom , so yes god does allow angels in human form. The thief on the cross wasnt baptized, yet he was saved. Find some that you can trust and let them know how things are going. We went to Disneyland a bunch of times. 39 For the promise is unto YOU, AND TO YOUR CHILDREN, AND TO ALL THAT ARE AFAR OFF, as MANY as the Lord our God SHALL call. In the Bible, over and over again, we see the word believe. The Greek word that was originally used is better than just believe. Its PISTEUO, and it means to be persuaded, and to commit. We cant just believe in God and go to Heaven. Nonsense. All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting peoples sins against them. If you havent already, I hope that youll make the decision to place your full faith and confidence in Him right now. Do you believe that a non-believer one who has not been born again will hear the gospel, receive it, receive the Holy Spirit, speak in tongues and praise God? Accepting the fact that God is God and we are not, and taking advantage of His invitation to be loved and protected and nurtured and accepted and taught by Him means that we are not alone in this life, and that we will spend eternity in relationship with Him by choice and that will be wonderful. 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. If you understand that Jesus died to save you from your sins, and if you then trust God with your life, you are a Christian. They are raised with the idea that being a Plain Christian and just having Jesus in their Heart will get them to Heaven, i say there is so much more to be in Faith with Christ. Its because I said YES to God. Its not wrong to say Him, even though the one God is three distinct persons. The simple answer is that He does not. Were not all great at it yet, but we want to be like God. It has nothing to do with the old covenant God made with the ancient Israelites, as this behavior is also condemned in the New Testament under the new covenant. 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. Thats okay. Second, judgment day. The New Testament explains that, at the end of time, everyone will be gathered together. 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. Like I said: I dont know you personally. >> Thanks Tony for taking the time to answer so many questions over the years. All of those friends have at least one thing in common: they are what the Bible describes as spiritually immature. Try to connect with a bunch of people at the church. Thats what baptizo means. That is what makes an old creature into a new one. His first sin was committing adultery with Bathsheba, Uriah's wife (2 Samuel 11). Read your Bible. This isnt possible without Christ. ), Is there any good way to explain it, or understand it better? Not some other person than God. Then Peter said, Surely no one can stand in the way of their being baptized with water. I recently dreamed of it 2 nights ago and I went further then I usually do and I woke up fearless I actually cried . Ill try to simplify, if possible. Believe it or not, other Christians need you. Youve probably heard John 3:16 before. Its sad, and frustrating. If it were important, it would be in there. Thanks for asking! You can get wet anytime you want, but that wont be baptism. While "the wages of sin is death" ( Rom. The time came when the beggar died and the angels carried him to Abrahams side. I would worry more about learning what Jesus taught than about the future of the planet. Let God grow you. Does that make sense? In John 3, Jesus called it being born again. The apostle Paul said that if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: the old has gone, the new is here. There must be a difference between being saved and just having everlasting life. Unless one believes that non-Christians can receive the Spirit, this should settle the issue on whether one must be baptized to be saved. I took a class on the subject, where we had 4 pages of Scriptures and explanations of why its true and right. Were not perfect, but Gods children will naturally mature and look for ways to please Him. 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. Talk with Him. That doesnt mean that Gods standards have changed. If you cheat on a test and die before making it to confession, Catholicism would have you believe that you must suffer for your sin prior to gaining entrance into Heaven. You may have noticed that I didnt mention baptism. He wants to heal your broken heart, Hera. Its also something that God said we should do, so we should do it if we can. It didnt make me reject the views just to gain more insight on them. I welcome your input and I am not unable to change my convictions. But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions it is by grace you have been saved. I dont find it good or useful most of the time, so I control myself and work to not give in to that desire. But we dont live our life by it. I love most kinds of music. The Sacrament of Baptism is often called "The door of the Church," because it is the first of the seven sacraments not only in time (since most Catholics receive it as infants) but in priority since the reception of the other sacraments depends on it.