If the rapture were to happen, would I be saved with my Grandmother and other friends & family? I dont know whether youre hearing from God, and Im guessing you dont either. The Bible teaches Christians to not forsake meeting together. Yes, obedience is important but we dont start out being obedient. Anyway, some people arent careful about the command, and assume that God was telling everyone, for all time, to not eat pork. That babys name is Jesus. Also you say that means you wont go to heaven or hell. It should not be. If you read Acts 2:38-39 you will see that Baptism is indeed a necessity! If not, let me know. 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. . Does that make sense? One would presume that they were sent there by the Father, rather than being free to wander about on their own. Jesus already told us that no one goes to the father except through me JOHN 14:6 He is the way the truth and the life. Jesus didnt fear the Father because He KNOWS exactly what the Father is like! When we read the Bible, we see that we are saved by Gods grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8), and thats it. Be good, go to Heaven. Read Mark 16: 15-16. Please dont hesitate to ask a LOT of questions, and do a little homework. PLEASE Give me some reassuring answers. >> Will God still consider you a Christian. Is it too late to be forgiven? It sounds like youre saying that being disobedient sinning will send a Christian to Hell. It sounds to me like you were probably saved, or at least that you were in process. Honestly, I wouldnt spend a lot of time debating the idea with anyone, including myself. Feel free to email me, too. I was taught we must be baptised by water for the holy ghost to come upon us to teach us and free us from sin. It should be something you decide and not something pressured on you. ', Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness. Homosexuals and heterosexuals alike have the same two options: to obey God, or to do whatever we want to do. Jesus is the Lamb of God, who took away the sins of the world. I will accept Gods judgement on me. Heres what John 1:18 says: No one has ever seen God, but the one and only Son, who is himself God and is in closest relationship with the Father, has made him known. There are several things Id like to suggest. First, Hes a person. As for condemning anyone, thats not my job or yours. Trust who? I agree that we who are born again will be with Jesus after we die. 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. Thanks for writing! 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. One is that they received the Holy Spirit just as the Jewish Christians had before they were baptized. Your feet should be comfortable. You see, nobody has what it takes to get to Heaven on their own. Im totally stoked that you want to know God truly, genuinely, and completely. Is it that you dont really know Him ? This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. Jesus refers to the Father as God all the time. If so, you are my brother. Third, thank you very much for your criticism. >> What defines an action as wrong in the eyes of god? >> The baptism talked of is controversial. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. I really respect you. Nobody will go to Hell for sinning. I appreciate you taking the time to ask. 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. This brought about a few changes in their lives. >> 1) Do you think, me moving to my Grandmas, who was always with god, and taught me to pray and talk to God. Baptism isnt just a Christian thing. 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. We can say that we believe Hes trustworthy, but thats not the same as trusting Him. >> The thief on the cross was told he would be with him that day in paradise. His dad, my son, is a wonderful dad. Because of what John the Baptist said: I baptize you with water. disobedience and yet spiritual leaders and teachers say that God is forgiving. Welcome! The trouble with your comment is that you leave out a whole bunch of other verses. Sin is more than the refusal to make "genuine moral decisions"it is the refusal to love, worship, and obey God. If you feel that your relationship with your grandparents is strong enough for a bit of push-back, heres what I might do. Their spiritual growth is stunted because they spend more time on what they GET from God, rather than on what God wants FROM THEM. There is no checklist. I would suggest that God was as pleased to create dinosaurs as He was to create cows and eagles and salmon and palm trees and snow. 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. No, that would be demonic spirits masquerading as your loved ones. 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. 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. I believe that you believe in them, but that youve been misled. I would start by reading the Gospel of Luke. The notion of past lives is incompatible with the Bible. 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. Second, there are unbaptized infants that are saved if they have been baptized by blood/implicit desire. Nobody is forced to visit GodWords and read what I write. The goal is to agree with what God has said. i know this is the right choice, but everything keeps getting in the way. We have no record of believers being re-baptized when they moved to a new community. Baptism doesnt wash off your 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. I accepted His help when I was young, and continue to accept His help today. Its a low-pressure way to check out a group of local Christians you might become friends with. Thats a beautiful thing, Mer! I write this because I hope you will listen, and consider what I say, and possibly be spared great difficulty. Being baptized only gets you wet. I prayed for guidance, and heard nothing and things didnt seem to go well. Yes, at times others will be wrong about us but the times when theyre right are so important, and so helpful, that we should be grateful for criticism. And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. Please dont hesitate to contact me with more questions, or if you need to talk, or would like to learn more about apologetics. Tell her that youre worried about her, and that you want to be together forever. John 1:14 And the Word was MADE Flesh, and dwelt AMONG us. He causes you to be curious about Him, and to wonder about things like having a relationship with Him. Im answering carefully to avoid confusion. With respect, falling in love isnt really a thing. After the judgment, THEN people will receive their eternal reward. We have a little about it in the Bible, but what we have isnt abundantly clear. With respect, we should avoid using our feelings as a test for truth. Then listen. Your criticism is noted, and Ill be keeping an eye on myself to make sure Im not being unduly harsh. News stories, speeches, letters and notices. The Bible describes marriage as optional, and that definitely meant abstaining from sex. It could be that your churchs leaders havent spent any time on this issue, and have only repeated what theyve heard. 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 . I do know that he seems to fit Pauls description of a false teacher. Its a ritual that tells your community of faith that youve joined them. Thanks.Yeah. Go instead to my brothers and tell them, I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God. Listen carefully. You ask good questions, Chris. Intestacy - who inherits if someone dies without a will? I wouldnt expect non-Christians to be obedient to God, nor would I run around telling strangers how to live. Next, we should ask who decides who gets into Heaven?. 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. Now that all sins have been paid for, will everybody go to Heaven? Its available to everyone, at any time. There are some things about Jesus that im confused about. Like a lot of people, I didnt have a good relationship with my own father. Lets say that you and Jesus are having lunch together. I hate sin, and I dislike sin! Christians are to baptize disciples. If you prefer the confrontational approach, thats okay. Thats why Jesus said I and the Father are one because they are. This tells them that you believe as they do, and that you wish you be part of their fellowship. Where is Elijah and Enoch and Moses etc then? I was told before that sin was bad, but I still commuted it, as I forgot about the will of God. Clearly, thats not true. All of those friends have at least one thing in common: they are what the Bible describes as spiritually immature. 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? It didnt make me reject the views just to gain more insight on them. >> These people reading here need the truth their loved ones are somewhere. Youll want to find some other people near you who follow Jesus closely. Its not a spiritual act by itself, and it produces no spiritual change in our hearts. Find a good Bible church and study. Wow am in love with this site. It sounds like youre saying that only people who perfectly follow His teachings will go to Heaven. God will not judge you for things you cannot control. This baptism means nothing without the other, spiritual baptism: the baptism with the Holy Spirit. >> Do the rules change about sin or have we gotten the whole Gay and Christian thing wrong? Act 2: 38 says that to repent and baptize for the forgiveness of our sins. 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? Fever. Both have probably forgotten more about the Bible than you or I have learned so far. Id like to think that Justice is based on much more than devotion, but I dont feel I have the right judging others Its not my place. I hope that youll choose to trust God with your life not just a little, but completely. Have a great day, my friend! It doesnt make us better people. God is righteous. They were able to speak in tongues at Pentecost because the Holy Spirit enabled them to do it. Youre writing to tell me Im wrong, but youre not arguing. You can pretend to not be arguing, but its better if you own it. Let me know if you have any questions. He makes us new, frees us from slavery to sin, and begins changing us from the inside out to be more like Him. He speaks generally, and raises more questions than he answers. The kind of troubles that keep cropping up again and again and again. The penalty for sin has been paidall thats left is to be reconciled to God. Thanks for taking part. Youre either running TO God or running FROM Godthe choice is yours. The bible speaks of being asleep unconscience not knowing of anything at all until jesus returns and calls you up. One might suggest that this is unfair, and they might seem to make a good point. Many people are taught to be Christians without having much of an idea about faith or repentance. Hi Tony Thats the missing piece in our relationships with God. God is compassionate. Most people think that being forgiven is what allows us to go to Heaven, and not being forgiven sends us to Hell. Thanks for your commentand welcome to the family! If someone is pressuring you, it may be time to leave. In Matthew 17 we see Moses and Elijah talking with Jesus on a mountaintop, in front of Peter, James, and John. 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. Jesus knew the Father, obeyed the Father, and died to show us how much God truly loves you and me. Since you clearly state you baptize based on Matthew 28, please re-read and take notice that this verse is written in the singular not the plural, and I quote (from KJV Matthew 28:19) Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Lets say a Christian like me who was sprinkled with water as a baby and i still believe in Jesus, therefore in the Bible it says with salvation you are saved in Faith through Jesus Christ by praying and repenting of your Sins and im still never baptized in water, will i still go to Heaven. Theres nothing wrong with listening to a song over and over again. >> 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. The Bible teaches that if we trust God to guide us, He will help us become what we should be. That would mean we could earn our way to Heaven by being good. Well to get to Heaven, everybody has to do the same thing. All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh and following its desires and thoughts. I loved my Grandpas, and I hope theyre in Heaven when I get there. What happens when we die? A doctor explains - BBC Science Focus Magazine I prayed to God many times to heal me of this sin, but I lived with it for many years. 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. What Does The Bible Say About Unbaptized Babies? You asked And does he accept Catholics & Mormons?. Hi. The answer is that it depends. Thats very good. Make it a habit. Im sorry that you felt ridiculous. I could go on and on. The people were waiting expectantly and were all wondering in their hearts if John might possibly be the Messiah. Thanks for writing. He himself explicitly asserted the necessity of faith and Baptism, and thereby affirmed at the same time the necessity of the Church which men enter through Baptism as through a door. (Repent) I feel bad for the sins I have done. I wouldnt leave a church over their teaching on this subject, and I wouldnt create any division in the church over it. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die. The time came when the beggar died and the angels carried him to Abrahams side. This might not describe you. If you belong to God, judgement day will be pretty cool. If you spend time with a community of Christians in your area, be baptized with them. When in the Old Testament it says not to. 19:26), but it is certainly more difficult given the lack of access to the sacraments and other ordinary means of sanctification and salvation that God has provided his Catholic Church. You may be tempted, because you know that people need to trust God, to move forward as soon and as quickly as you can. 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. youre saved if you believe. Reconciliation with God is just like reconciliation with another person. As you interact with God, your relationship will grow. Thank you in advance and being part of my journey in getting closer to GOD. We dont have to like it, but we do have to deal with it. It could be that this is a commitment that the Holy Spirit does not want you to make with this particular congregation. I could testify all day long of things that have happen to me. No, he obviously didnt. First, thank you for your kind words. These strange circumstances seem to indicate that there are exceptions to the end-times timing of judgment. Have a great day! After all: if God can create the universe, theres no reason to believe He cant heal the blind. In the days before death, people often begin to lose control of their breathing. Romans 6:3-14 nails down the importance of why Jesus included baptism in Matthew 28:19 as he prepared to leave his disciples under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. I said is he lying about being a carpenter he said no, but its not his name. Then, like magic, you wont be guilty. Its like performing a magical incantation, as if saying the right words in the right order is what makes it work. I have a question for you, Jen. The time came when the beggar died and the angels carried him to Abrahams side. Baptism is what we do AFTER we believe not to have our sins forgiven, but to demonstrate to the community of faith that we have joined them by trusting God. 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? I spend a lot of time explaining why believing in Jesus is a rational, reasonable, and good thing to do. Are you as familiar with verse 17 as well? Question answered: What happens to unbaptized babies? The Bible tells us that God has been working on you for your whole life. For that reason, people shouldnt be pressured into being baptized until theyre ready to make that commitment. 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. The problem with that idea is that people think they can do whatever they want in life, and there will be no consequences. God hasnt told us why He created each kind of thingbut I would suggest that He created the dinosaurs for the same reasons He created everything else: because He likes to create things. Will you be going to Heaven when you die? After He left, the Father sent the Holy Spirit to dwell in those who trust in Him. Guidance and regulation The limbo of the infants is one possible explanation for what happens to unbaptized children when they die. That kind of belief isnt just agreeing with an idea. Its just a public ceremony. But He was not baptized for His sins- He was sinless. That would mean that Jesus did NOT take the punishment for our sins on Himself. I love you too. It took some time for me to grow into the realization that God is everything my father could have been, but wasnt and more. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! Im happy to help, Prabha. 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. Im scared and Idk know what to do. Believers have always been saved in the same way: by believing. Right? I hope youll write back and let me know. Take the time to visit another church or two, to see how they feel to you. As for tongues, youre simply wrong. Im now going to give you my best advicethe only advice I have. What kind of person would I become if I listened to, and lived by, the words of each song? I belive in good and is willing on plan on going to heaven. I would love to discuss this with your further, should you need a hand. 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. I dont know whether that was Gods plan, but I would be grateful that it happened. Thats okay. Thats good, right? Maybe you should start a grown-up conversation with them about what kinds of things you, and they, should listen to. 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. All three have always existed, eternally. If you need to talk, I will always be available. But one who is more powerful than I will come, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. Only then should they be baptized. Its my position that Jesus was tempted that is, He was enticed by sin. What happens if you die without being baptized catholic I mean I grew up in this religion. Do you think He might tell you that you have it all wrong? And they would say stuff like I hope your not listening to that demon music! Or thats the devils music! But I only listen to k-pop (BTS) and lofi (which usually is instrumental and or samples some parts of songs, movie scenes, etc. I dont say this to put you down, of course. If God is just (or fair), how can He not accept people just because they have the wrong information? Each believer is baptized after believing, to profess their faith to the community. In contrast, Islam (Sahih Muslim, Book 033, Number 6426) teaches that all . Basically bell seems to be asking me what kind of God do i worship a god who is loving and wants to reconcile everyone or a God who is angry and hateful just waiting for someone to sin so hell can throw them in hell. 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? I mean, do we really need them to go to heaven that badly? That didnt make sense to Nicodemus, because it was different than what he had been taught. We have been instructed, by Jesus Himself, to be baptized. We should not expect everyone to meet our standards. I would. June 3, 2022 . Ted spent months trying to spread the word on the internet, since he didnt live near Salem. They are a kind of prayer. Our bodies will be transformed at the coming of Jesus.

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