Heres an example: When people get this command wrong, they get the assessment wrong. Heaven, by comparison, seems far away and kinda boring. I would caution you on this. Did you catch that? Didnt Peter deny Jesus Himself? God bless you! Have you looked in the mirror and admitted that living life your way simply isnt going to work out like it should? If youre looking for some music, I can recommend Awesome Christian Music. Who goes to Heaven? Again, is it too late for me to be saved? You may have a hard time thinking of God as loving and caring and perfect, but Jesus didnt. In case Im wrong, and for those others who will read this, Ill address your comment from top to bottom as briefly as I can without losing all meaning. I am a seeker of knowledge, nothing more! Its available to everyone, at any time. He will rule with an iron rod. 3. I welcome your input and I am not unable to change my convictions. Im not baptised so I cant be saved! I mean thatdo not worry about that. Keep in mind that the Holy Spirit who is God will never lead you to do anything that contradicts the gospel. He came more than halfway in our direction, forgiving our sins and making it really easy for our relationship to be restored. He goes to Cornelius, preaches the gospel, andwell, here it is: While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came on all who heard the message. Thats okay. 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. Its okay to speculate. You know what was weird about Disneyland? If your Grandpa trusted God, even in the last minute before he died, then he will be in Heaven. I accepted Christ over 40 years ago and Ive never been baptized. Isnt it paradoxical, for example. 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? Youre borrowing those ideas from Christianity, but dont seem interested in the rest of the story. Someone who was buried 600 years ago has decomposed, and the surrounding plants and animals and bugs used their body for nutrients. The Bible clearly teaches that Jesus is God. What do I mean by that? As for the mention of Baptism earlier, Jesus also taught 3 criteria by which a man must be saved to enter into heaven. If your response is that you dont believe the Bible, I would have to question your opening statement (#1). 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). Amen. One of Jesus best students, John, explained it this way: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. All they really need is Jesus, and for you and me to tell them about Him. Sometimes, things can be very confusing. You had to buy their tickets, at their prices, and you had to show up during the hours when they were open or you would remain in the parking lot all by yourself. Hardon's catechism says. Heres what happens to everyone who chooses to submit to God. First, its nice to meet you! When were discussing something that Christians throughout history have considered a direct command, its not enough to point to what the Bible doesnt say. And if my Grandpa is in heaven. Well I want to do me and do my own thing instead. Its pretty simple. The Bible is clear, though: Jesus the Son is the same kind of being as the Father. Youre not alonemany have the same questions. So do others who talk with me about Rob Bells words. You can contact me directly if you want to be more personal. Yes, baptism is in many New Testament Scriptures, and I believe all of them 100%. The point Im making is that going to Heaven after we die isnt simply like going on a trip to a nice placeits going to be with God. After becoming a Christian, you should be baptizedbut not being baptized does not make you not a Christian. Which is something I struggle with. Baptizing a dead person just gets them wet. When someone is dying, their heartbeat and blood circulation slow down. Was that a temporary thing, or a longer-term thing? Thank you for asking. Still another kind seems centered around accomplishing a part of His plan. Its equally strange to think that we can have a relationship with God but never figure out what Hes really like. I choose to live His way, which by the way is the best way Ive ever found. All of the above is actually Step 1 combined for receiving the Holy Ghost Then theres Mark 11:24 where Jesus says you WILL receive what your heart desires.. so, if you desire to make it to heaven, Jesus made this promise to believers.. Then theres Acts 2:4: And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. Whoever says that this was for then, is highly mistaken! Tats why asked to clarify myself. This is confirmed by Pope Pius IX, in "Quanto conficiamur moerore," August 10, 1863 (DS 2866) "God in His supreme goodness and clemency, by no means allows anyone to be punished with eternal punishments who does not have the guilt of voluntary fault." The ancient Israelites baptized converts to Judaism. This hasnt happened yet, because were still here. I just need guidance. Thats not how it works. >> 1) Do you think, me moving to my Grandmas, who was always with god, and taught me to pray and talk to God. You speak of Rob Bell. Read your Bible. As I said above, Bell raises more questions than he answers. We can read about Gods love for us in the three parables in Luke 15 which, not surprisingly, express that we are valuable and cherished by God. Also, I went to catholic schools most of my educational years and have asked this question to teachers and PHD theology professors in college and I never got a clear, concise answer that made sense to me. Have a great day! 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. Does that make sense? You didnt have to. Christian baptism is exactly the same thing: a convert telling the community of faith that they have been saved, and that they wish to join that community. Well, that would indeed be unfair. As you grow, God will help you to sin less and less. As for whether we really need gays and lesbians to go to heaven that badly, Im puzzled by your question. Doesnt it seem like every sinner who has heard the gospel but has not yet been born again has denied God? This is a totally understandable feeling. No problem, chuck them on the Limbo scrapheap. #2. The idea seems to be that theyre worried about the resurrectionthat cremating their body will somehow make it harder for God to reunite their spirit with their flesh. 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. 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. I realize that there are spiritual consequces for the actions done. You may be tempted, because you know that people need to trust God, to move forward as soon and as quickly as you can. No, I dont think youd do those things but you seem to have no problem suggesting that youre right simply because youve read the Bible very deeply. It says that Jesus is the head. THAT is obedience. I just want to point one thing out to people who think salvation is based on being baptizedJesus told the two gentlemen being crucified next to him (after they professed their faith) today you will be with me in paradise. First, read your Bible. That doesnt change its meaning. Sometimes I wish I could just transfer ideas from my brain to someone elses, so you could see what I see. Following Jesus doesnt mean that life will always be easy far from it. It could be today, it could be tomorrow, it could be 1000 years from now. People who persist in sin and refuse to repent are, quite simply, saying NO to Gods offer of salvation. Christ died once and we will only have one true baptism once we understand its power and its call to alive to God in Christ. In this case, God told Noah that he could eat anything. In the Bible, God says that were not saved by our own works, but by what Jesus did for us. What I see is a reframing of Christianity, a challenge to orthodoxy, and doubts about whether sincere believers have understood what Jesus really meant. I lived in Southern California until I was 10. The more we study to show ourselves approved just as the Lord ask us to, the closer walk we can have with Jesus. He kept saying that he had no problem with the idea, but that he wasnt wrong. 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. Then it looks like the sin of being Gay is for God to punish. I have a couple questions. Lets say they have a really good point. See if there are any mens Bible small group Bible studies going on. What we do know is that God will do what is right. So he called to him, Father Abraham, have pity on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, because I am in agony in this fire. But Abraham replied, Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things, while Lazarus received bad things, but now he is comforted here and you are in agony. With respect, your comment is full of popular ideas but short on Scriptural support. Trust the Holy Spirit to do the real work in her heartyou just love her and tell her whats on your mind. Is it because we want things we shouldnt have? Did you catch that? There are several things Id like to suggest. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. And I clearly would never want to go through life without sex. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him, You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. You need other Christians. I want to ask a question that makes me wanna cry right now.. Before I start, I want to introduce myself.. Im a 14 years old girl who lives in a family that never go to church but we pray sometimes.. Its embarrassing to say (im crying right now) that we pray like twice a year.. Thats a big encouragement for others, and a wise thing to do. I was so scares if we didnt go to heaven like what im hoping for.. And here's the command from Jesus to his disciples in Matthew 28:19; Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. We must have faith and follow the rules that of which God has put forth and listed. Trouble awaits those who make bad decisions. Thanks Tony for taking the time to answer so many questions over the years. youre saved if you believe. The Bible teaches Christians to not forsake meeting together. The doctrine of the trinity isnt spelled out in a single verse in Scripture, of coursebut that doesnt mean its not clear. To demonstrate how much He loves us, God came to earth as a man (thats Jesus). I feel like I am tricking people that church is for me when I go to church but really I dont feel like that. What you describe is actually pretty common. I dont want to miss out on the good things in life, like having kids and living a long time and enjoying this world.. I know thats probably the opposite of what youve heard, but its true. Ive been there. In John 20:17, Jesus said, Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. Also, I told my parents that I dont want to go to church and that I want to do my thing but they dont understand. The subtle but significant difference between the indwelling and outpouring of the Holy Spirit which can cause confusion as to what is happening at water baptism which now gives us the gift of the Holy Spirit. The problem with that idea is that people think they can do whatever they want in life, and there will be no consequences. The question is not what you like or dislike, Doug. An interesting question, Nick. Hell is for those who refuse to submit to Godthat is, its for people who want nothing to do with God. Good question. 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 . I have committed sins before. This seems weird, but the doctrine is certainly biblical. 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. Imagine dating someone and never asking them about their childhood, or learning about their family traditions, or about their favorite foodthat would be strange, wouldnt it? Jesus said that He came to give you and me abundant life. His first sin was committing adultery with Bathsheba, Uriah's wife (2 Samuel 11). The main point here, in response to your comment, is that baptism was always a public ceremony. So many keep saying his the Lord spoke to them, how they had a dream, a sign. Welcome! Children are conceived in original sin. Im not going to pretend to know something that other people dont. I do indeed accept donations. Youre old enough to have grandchildrenIm confident that you can think of a number of times in your life where your feelings have been disconnected from reality. I have faith so I can. I have been baptized in past lives and I know this from regressions, however I am afraid to get baptized in this lifetime and this fear resonates in my soul. We implore you on Christs behalf: Be reconciled to God. Later, they would open the tomb and remove his bones, putting them in an ossuary (bone box). And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.. Or do his teachings tend to make readers re-evaluate everything they believe about God? Would you mind sharing the story about why you wanted to ask it? I baptize you with water; but he who is mightier than I is coming, the So Jesus is saying here in Acts 1:5. i realize im not part of the discussion and while i agree with most of your answer,,there is one sin god wont forgive,,regardless of Jesus dieing for all..the denial of God..even Jesus tells us that.. god sent 2 angels to sodom , so yes god does allow angels in human form. At times things will be very, very difficult but that doesnt mean it wont also be good at the same time. 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. Doesnt it imply that before our sins can be forgiven we must first baptize. If you werent, you would have to work incredibly hard to get on His good side. I thought that Jesus was a piece of him in human form but not him entirely. In the Catholic Church infants are baptized or sprinkled within a few weeks of their birth, but sometimes the ritual is not performed until they are six months old. 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 . What happens after you get baptized? - Answers but later on, I hadnt attended church in a while. 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. Look for confirmation from Scripture that the message you think youre getting matches the message that God has been sending. We need to see other people following Jesus well, to see how its done. And if people DO agree that there IS evidence in the New Testament about this subject doesnt that make Gods word not infallible since it contradicts his word in the Old Testament? Wouldnt you want to learn from their wisdom? Jesus said in John 3 that no one can see the Kingdom of God unless they are born again. When we accept Gods offer to be our King, we are changed. Let me be frank: I enjoy discussing Bells words. This is important for our our purposes for two reasons. Jesus had disciples, and He taught His disciples to make more disciples. Theres nothing wrong with listening to a song over and over again. Let me try to encourage you a bit. He believes, as many oneness folks do, that baptism only works if you do it exactly right. Here it clearly states that the Word was in the beginning, and it was not only WITH God, it WAS God. 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. Of course, people make dumb decisions all the time, including the decision to turn their backs on God because they dont want to do things His way. After the judgment, THEN people will receive their eternal reward. Do you see what John (one of Jesus disciples) wrote about forgiveness of sin? Baptism is a command for those who ARE saved, not a command for those who WISH to be saved. That was your intent in seventh grade, and its your intent now. He makes Himself known to them and they reject Him. You can read about it in Matthew 25:31-46. They describe things that arent the way they should be, and Id rather take the Apostle Pauls suggestion: to think about things that are true, noble, pure, and lovely. Ive found that many who struggle with questions about God struggle because theyre simply not born again. They should teach the Bible all the time, rather than other things. Im here for you, Jen. I can tell God give you a wisdom. Trust God. How, you ask, can a disobedient person go to Heaven? In the same way, your neighbor is misled. Are you as familiar with verse 17 as well? Dont think you have to wait until youre able to leave THAT church before you can get started doing what God wants. And the Church does not hold that the non-Christian confers the sacrament of matrimony on the Catholic spouse either. I suppose wrong is simply not trusting that God knows best, and failing to submit to His instructions. As long as we dont pretend that our wishes are the truth, and tell others that they should believe as we do, I think were safe. Why? Please think through this carefully: if baptism is required for salvation, then Romans 10:9-10 simply cannot be true. (Going based off the idea that one must atone for sin before entry into Heaven). He doesnt love you because you know everything, or because you perform good deedsHe loves you because Hes a loving kind of person. Be good, go to Heaven. I hope that these bits of advice make sense to you. 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. Even though we might think different things we still all believe in God. God doesnt judge us based on whether weve been more good than bad. 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. You should be baptized, but you wouldnt go to Hell if you died first. When the Bible speaks of the dead being asleep, its a figure of speech. Everyone who has been baptized by Jesus is saved, and can go to Heaven. John 1:3 All things were made by Him; That means they learn what Jesus said and did, and that is how they choose to live. How does being reborn into your next life change by being saved in this life? This is known as modalism, where the one God reveals Himself in three different modes, like fitting Himself differently into different situations. They will want to see that youve joined them as their sister in Christ, and to celebrate that decision with you. He comes at this not from a religious point of view, but as a former atheist who wanted to prove the Bible unreliable. Ask! If I am wrong, then I will know the day God stops breathing in me. what happens to unbaptized babies If you dont have a community of faith, let me encourage you to find one. We sometimes spiritualize things too much. 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. The Bible says that God is love. Do you believe that God just happened to love us? Christianity teaches that its the other way around: God takes the first step to convince us that He loves us. Please dont hesitate to write back, either here or in private. 2. If you believe in Jesus Christ, why are you waiting? I appreciate you taking the time to ask. I dont think so. Let me reassure you: nobody goes to Hell for a small mistake. When that happens, you begin a personal relationship with the Creator of the universe! For that reason, many in Pentecostal churches remain immature, rather than growing to maturity. Some by Michael Jackson arent. Everyone who has not been baptized by Jesus is NOT saved, and will not go to Heaven. A good answer must start with a definition of sin. Ill be happy to change my mind, retract my articles, and publish new articles that agree with you if you can show me. what happens to unbaptized adults when they die You may have noticed that I didnt mention baptism. Theres a very simple reason for that: everybody involved already knew what baptism was, why they did it, and how to do it. Let me caution you, though: theres no such thing as doing my own Christian thing. The Bible describes the church (that is, all Christians everywhere) as the Body of Christ. Christianity is following a person. Demonically controlled? What hes missed is that baptism isnt only for the one getting wetits for the community of faith as well. I have had two experiences in My Life Time , Once in a Pool of Water (I felt this awesome feeling go thur my Hand and through my Arm, I was a Feeling of total peace ! Then you asked a question and changed the nature of our relationship. If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth. I wasnt able to find any information on babies being born with none of their mothers DNA. And that its Gods job to punish those sins. Youre clearly not rejecting Godyou seem to want more of Him. Whats the difference between going to Heaven and going to Hell? I would definitely sing 19 songs, if thats what it took. If there wasnt a big tree in the way, I could look out my window right now and see a hill where you and I could go touch some fossilized dinosaur footprints. Because: following Jesus means that we know what He taught, and we do it. Later still, Jesus declared all foods clean. Ive dealt with this situation a number of times in the past, and it has always ended in one of two ways: heartbreak or disaster. Those who surrender to God go to Heaven, warts and all. And we know from verse 1 that the Word WAS God. Let me know if youd like to talk this over. To be more precise, Hes the perfect father. One kind of baptism was to publicly show that you had converted to Judaism. Find meaningful work, and you can learn how valuable you are to the people around you. He has reconciled the world to Himself, and in response we need to be reconciled to Him. Theres a saying that some use to describe your point of view. Purgatory is where people atone for their own sinsthe ones they committed before dying, after their last confession (being a Roman Catholic rite). While Adam and Eve sinned, Jesus did not. Can unbaptized people get to Heaven and what happens to those I know that I have. Im curious: what happened to your sisters? Sorry if this is a bit all over the place, Im just confused and never really learned about religion that much and Im a teen. Heaven isnt like a retirement village, or like a vacation destination. Theological problems inevitably lead to relationship problems with God, which is why I feel the need to caution you. Regardless of your personality or field of study, theres probably an apologetics ministry thats a good fit for you. We dont need a holy book to tell you right from wrong. If someone ends up in Heaven, it wont be by accident. And suddenly it doesnt seem like its a showstopper for going into heaven either. I took a class on the subject, where we had 4 pages of Scriptures and explanations of why its true and right. 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. Adam, as with you and I, was a combination of physical and spiritual life. Im just asking the questions. Im praying for you right now, Reita. They have received the Holy Spirit just as we have. So he ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. 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. But believing on Jesus is only the beginning, not the finalization. The traditional reason that Christians havent been cremated is that it would destroy the body, making it impossible for God to put the parts back together for the resurrection. 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. That is, however, the wrong standard. That is the part im talking about, what if said Christian Person feel the need nah im good in Faith with Jesus, but doesent bother to be baptized in water because they believe their Faith is strong in Jesus Christ they think they will go to Heaven and live Eternal with God. The answer is yes. Sin is bad. I mean I grew up in this religion. Thanks. What we can say is that all three persons are one God, but they are not each other. Think about the time before God created the universe. Thats awesome! Thanks for asking such an important question! He helps us understand the way things work, helps us learn to be like Jesus, and leads us to love and serve others.
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