I dont want to miss out on the good things in life, like having kids and living a long time and enjoying this world.. This cant be. If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. The important question is whether youve been born again, Deborah. Youre not alone. Its usually easiest to find people like that in local congregations, so start there but you found me, right? A lot of people, not understanding the trinity, have a hard time understanding the Holy Spirit. You asked about false teachers, not about Rob Bell. I dont know whether that was Gods plan, but I would be grateful that it happened. >> 1) Do you think, me moving to my Grandmas, who was always with god, and taught me to pray and talk to God. Of course, there are questions behind your question. If Jesus was, is and is forever, then you better believe that these steps to Salvation is also for TODAY! Thats not a bad question. We should not place our hope in our feelings, which may changewe should place our hope in Gods character, which He has revealed to us. It could be today, it could be tomorrow, it could be 1000 years from now. so God was aware of the part his son would play as God knows all and created all. Words sometimes arent good enoughbut theyre all I have, so I hope Ive answered your questions. The idea is that we are making a public declaration of our faith, and that we want to join the community of faithso were baptized in their presence. Now I feel completely lost. What hes missed is that baptism isnt only for the one getting wetits for the community of faith as well. No problem, chuck them on the Limbo scrapheap. I have created alot of sins before and want them to be gone. I feel it is very near and Im afraid for my husband and myself. I grew up in a church that was Pentecostal, and have been a leader in different churches, and have seen that those in the Pentecostal movement are sometimes more concerned with feeling spiritual and with having spiritual experiences than they are with knowing and living the gospel. He knit you together in your mothers womb. I also reject the concept of purgatory. PLEASE Give me some reassuring answers. God has been reaching out to your grandmother, and He wants her to understand how much He loves her. Until you sit on the chair, youre not actually trusting it to hold you up. Your feet should be comfortable. Nonot a level of sin. You can contact me directly if you want to be more personal. Isnt disobedience a sin? 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. Please think through this carefully: if baptism is required for salvation, then Romans 10:9-10 simply cannot be true. Modalism teaches that the Son didnt ask the Father to send the Spirit, because the Father and Spirit ARE Jesus. I know none of the stuff is demonic because they (BTS) spreads messages about self-love and self acceptance. Is it the music? Dont listen to me, either. Righteousness equals belief), then you deserve to access all of the realms and Kingdoms in the heavens with God ? Im going to try to explain Christianity, very simply, and I hope youll reply with whatever questions you might have. My life had started to get better, as every now and then. It is just so confusing because why would someone go to a place that they arent even sure exists and be punished so severely for their personal beliefs? I hope he is. Good question! Thousands of books have been written about this one subject. Oneness Pentecostals substitute their own teaching for the clear witness of Scripture. I am not baptized but want to but my parents dont have the time to . Who goes to Heaven? Nicodemus didnt understand. Whats the difference between a false teacher and someone who just has contradictory viewpoints of certain issues like homosexuality, transgenderism and etc. I enjoy a bit of k-pop myself, by the way. Its what comes out of their mouths. That, he explained, is how we get suicide bombers: they are told to do it by their teacher. Me too. I have a couple of thoughts. Im going to ask for your opinion.Why do YOU think iniquity was found in Lucifer?And why do YOU think Lucifer rebelled against God if he knew he would have no chance to dethrone God the Father?And what would you do IF Lucifer Ever DETHRONED God The Father which Im not saying that he will.But what would you do?! He will put the sheep on his right and the goats on his left. Its just wanting something. You and I are wise to do this. If Jesus died for all our sins, then what is the limit of human sin? It does not, why because there is only 1, and His NAME is Jesus. What you describe is actually pretty common. I keep praying for guidance but I cant hear anything. Sometimes, life is tough. Im kind of old, and have been around the block a few times. John 3:16-17. If thats not what you mean, will you explain a bit more? I was saved about 6 months ago. 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. Read more in 2 Corinthians 5: We are therefore Christs ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. Im scared and Idk know what to do. Until children reach the maturity that enables them to love, worship, and obey God in Christ, they have not "sinned.". Can a person be saved if they are not baptized, not Catholic and don't go to church. Believing what isnt true about God makes it harder to trust Him. Hell is for those who refuse to submit to Godthat is, its for people who want nothing to do with God. 2010-06-12 09:43:00. Blessings! As for our bodies and spirits, again: we dont know much. In a sense, Christianity is just one religion among many. My goal isnt the behavior modification of the lost, but the spiritual transformation of the lost into the found. Im very glad that you came to visit my website. That doesnt change its meaning. Dont get me wrong: you wont stop being a Christian just because you stop going to a particular congregations meetings. Why do you and I rebel against God? Welcome! Why? I feel God will call you to get baptized when its right, and theres no need to rush. God did that. One kind of baptism was to publicly show that you had converted to Judaism. Sir Tony may the almighty God grant you more grace and the anointing to continue the good work. Im not going to publish your full comment at this time. Is that what you mean? She got the point. Yes, Matthew was written before 70. When you responded by seeking more information about Him, that changed the nature of your relationship. I was very surprised. Clearly, they are not. 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. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. I love God. He knows better than I do. The analogy between eating pork and being gay boggled me a bit. Let me encourage you to do a little homework in this area. Baptism is kind of like making a speech. Trust who? At that point, your relationship with God is pretty much one-sided. Where their teachings match whats found in the Bible, theyre right. I dont know if Ill see him in Heaven or not. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. When buying shoes, its important to get the right size. To fix it, the parents and the child have to come together and make things right. He will judge us based on what we do know. The Bible is abundantly clear that some people will be there, but its not because of their sin. So what option do a gay guy have? When it comes to how one is saved in the new covenant, again youre right: we cant just pick out certain verses. I asked someone else, and they said they thought it wasnt necessary because baptism is an outward way to declare you are a Christian. I personally know many (many, many) who thought for years that they were saved, only to find later that they had never really understood the gospel at all. Heaven is HOME for us, where we get to be together with our family forever. Now: it may be that youre really wondering about having a GOOD relationship with God. If so, then nobody could go to Heaven. Then, I finally really pursued God. It sounds like being in Heaven will be less awesome than being here, doesnt it? Homosexual behavior, like every other kind of sexual behavior thats not between a married man and woman, is condemned by God. Baptism is just getting wetbut its getting wet in front of people to tell them you want to walk with them in faith. If your grandsons are there, they will be hoping to see you. The brain and organs receive less oxygen than they need and so work less well. The Pope approved the document, titled The Hope of Salvation for Infants Who Die Without Being Baptised, in January after it was presented to him by Cardinal William Levada, the president of the. So do others who talk with me about Rob Bells words. So far the only solution Ive found is cutting out all of my triggers for lust. 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. It says that Jesus is the head. One can be an apologist for anythingmaking a case for something isnt a religious endeavor. I could be wrong, of coursewhat do you think? #2. If what most of the people state is true about this particular situation. In a more specific sense, its entirely unlike any kind of religion at all: We cant be good enough to earn a place in Heaven. I was actually Bi. He causes you to be curious about Him, and to wonder about things like having a relationship with Him. The simple answer is that He doessort of. Third, they gained wisdom in how to deal with the people around them. 1) On the one hand, there is no positive suffering for the babies, or they have no personal guilt. A Mikveh was so important to social life in Israel that it was the first thing built in a new community. To be more precise, Hes the perfect father. I learned so much from two years there. Its pretty awesome, I must say. This is the Life of a Lukewarm Christian that believes living a simple ordinary life will get them to Heaven without being Water Baptized, sadly my Parents with some of my Family and Friends fall in that category. Thanks for writing. 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. Im 32 yrs of age and I was baptized at 15 yrs old when I wasnt truly ready. As for the mention of Baptism earlier, Jesus also taught 3 criteria by which a man must be saved to enter into heaven. The Father sent the Spirit. 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: Im very excited about your question, Reita. But I know if it is explained to me and that i truly do believe in Christianity than I have no doubt in my mind I will do what everything it takes to go back on the right path. Id consider this another red flag. Theres no reason to think that getting wet will create a spiritual problemask them what theyre really afraid of. 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! Please consider my words carefully. 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. zavetti canada cervati jacket; 90 day fiance justin and evelyn sister in law Im working to change that. Simple: because they refuse to be reconciled to God. Do you have to be baptized to go to Heaven? Is He right, or wrong? Its safe, and wise, and mature. Go instead to my brothers and tell them, I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God. Hes not that at all. Being anointed by the Holy Spirit is being made able to serve when theres a need. And is it even up to me to condemn anyone for that or is that Gods job? Do you think I should have acted on those feelings? Im very confused. We have a little about it in the Bible, but what we have isnt abundantly clear. I wonder, though: what sign would you give to your faith community by defying your parents? Gods instructions, which are to be obeyed, seem to be of a few varieties. If youre able to ask them for advice, you may find their information helpful even if it hurts a bit. the Lord Jesus is all about love, he doesnt bring sickness and disease on us, but he can allow things to happen. Some are baptized in a river, or a pooleven a kiddie pool will do. I hope this helps you* 2no Timothy 1:7 For God doesnt give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind. Let me know (here, or in an email) if theres any way I can help. Children who have not reached this age of accountability will get into heaven because God does not lay the guilt of their sin upon them. We have no evidence that our dead loved ones appear to us at any time, let alone as butterflies or flowers or rabbits or ghosts. A lot of that happens when the child recognizes that, for this time in their life, they need to submit to their parents. Still, God desires that all mankind be saved (1 Tim. I dont pray a lot but I do believe in him. Here are five theories that are typically proposed to answer this question: T heory #1: Limbo or the State of Natural Beatitude This is the position endorsed by the Popes and Doctors of the Catholic Church. Believers have always been saved in the same way: by believing. 2) Was/Is it too late for me to be saved? God loves you so much that He would never steer you wrong. God has already called all believers to be baptized, and theres nothing in the New Testament about Him calling individuals when the time is right. Take a look at Matthew 28:18-20 and see if you can put these pieces together: Jesus came to them and said, All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. God will change you from the inside out to be the person you were always meant to be. If not, let me encourage you to write back so I can help you understand a little better what Jesus said. God is compassionate. Of course, its pretty dumb. Thats okay. 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 . Thanks for your commentand welcome to the family! He doesnt force it upon anyone. I have a lot of visions about people I care about. Those who are not reconciled to God go to Hell. When someone tells a grieving person Theyre in a better place, theyre trying to comfort that person. This is important for our our purposes for two reasons. How that all works, exactly, is still unknown. For me, thats one of the best parts of following Jesus. Jesus DID endure a horrible beating and death on our behalf. Rather than kind of floating around the edges of their churches, they decided to fully immerse themselves in their relationship with God. Can we still find salvation in the end? Jesus said that if you love Him, you will do what He commanded and that you would have abundant life as a result. However: it is wise to pay close attention to such criticisms. The only people who will be judged are those who insist that they want nothing to do with Him. God knows that we cant be all that we should be without His help, so He offers His help. Hell come back at exactly the right time not a moment early, not a moment late. My experience is very clear in this regard. The only decision to make here is whether to look for, and live by, the truth. Thats also nonsense. Christianity isnt church membership, or simply avoiding sin, or anything other than trusting God and letting Him make you new. I had it almost every night and the setting never changed. Thats life. Theres no magic involved. Let me put the scenario into another context. >> The thief on the cross was told he would be with him that day in paradise. We become different. Why are so many concerned about it? If so, Im happy to call you my sister! Youre exactly the age God wants you to be. Now, I dont want to offend you unnecessarily. This is about one death every 11 minutes. 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. Im stuck with a dilemma where i read something in an article, ive been water baptized, but no hands were laid on me to receive the Holy Spirit. Its pretty simple. When we tell God that we DO believe Hes trustworthy, and we surrender our lives to Him, were saying that were going to do things His way instead of our way. Thats very meaningful for people like myself, whose earthly father fell short in significant ways. God created us, and wants us to have a good relationship with Him. Everyone who has not been baptized by Jesus is NOT saved, and will not go to Heaven. 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. With respect, your comment is full of popular ideas but short on Scriptural support. Id without a doubt donate to this fantastic blog! Though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer. Would you agree? This passage makes a couple of things clear. 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? This isnt the only time in Scripture that we see Jesus, who is God, being limited in ways that the Father is not. If youve already been baptized, theres nothing wrong with getting wet againespecially in a new community. Right? As for your post, Ill try to reply simply, but without being too short. God doesnt judge us based on whether weve been more good than bad. Do you trust God? You can choose to be buried or cremated, and it doesnt appear that God has a preference for either. You asked does God not accept people who believe in other gods?. Let me reassure you: nobody goes to Hell for a small mistake. The first key is from the only passage in the Bible where something specific is said about the death of infants. Its not contextual or conditional, as with not eating pork. Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father, who sent him. Ill make it really, really simple. Live the gospel. Thats good news! Pope Pius IX is among the first of the popes to fully address the issue of animals going to heaven, though not favorably. I appreciate you taking the time to ask. When someone decides to follow a teacher, they make a permanent, lifetime commitment to follow that teacher and obey them, no matter what. Nobody will go to Hell for sinning. Youve given me some clues, but Id like to ask a few questions. That babys name is Jesus. Adam, as with you and I, was a combination of physical and spiritual life. When we decide to follow Jesus, we decide to do what He taught. I have a question. When we die, we will be with God foreverfirst in Heaven, then on a new, recreated earth. But Im confused if I fully understood what that meant at the time. Theres something else on my mind. Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire. You should learn about God, and read about what Hes done with other believers. Be like the Bereans. I appreciate hearing from you. That doesnt mean you have to go to church every time the doors open it means dont give up. The ossuary would then be placed with other ossuaries containing the bones of family members. Theyre both in the same verse over 50 times. You may or may not be hearing directly from God. I can also recommend some websites and radio programs that you can learn from, for free they can help you trust God better, too. Life is such a beautiful gift from God. Behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to render to every man according to what he has done. When the son ran out of money and was ashamed of himself, he went home. Im NOT saying that the people in your church are wrong. Jesus said that HE is the only way to the Father. You should at least have a diary, if you feel the need to write that much. I didnt study the bible and I went to bible study once. Thats it. Im with you, Marietjie. We belong to Him, and to each other. We dont know. I believe that you believe in them, but that youve been misled. The only logical explanations are either that the Bible is unreliable, or that all of the New Testament explanations about being saved are independently sufficient for salvation. Your questions are good, normal questionsyoure asking the same things that we all should ask: will God be fair, or unfair? Make sure you use Autoplay to listen while you do other things. If they decide to trust God with their life, the Holy Spirit will help them be obedient. Thats not a teacherthats a troublemaker. I would start by reading the Gospel of Luke. Since im not baptized and may commit sins how do i wash that away and go on the the heavon rode ? The idea is that when the head of a household came to faith, their entire household (family and servants alike) were baptized. Let me ask you: are YOU reconciled to God? 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. 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. That gracious act is only half of the equation, though. News. I dont know whether youre hearing from God, and Im guessing you dont either. I attended church in my early childhood years. Hes already paid the penalty for our sins, so the only thing keeping us from being reconciled to God is our stubborn and prideful insistence on going it alone. I wouldnt rely on the UCG for any of my doctrine. 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. 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. Thats awesomebut thats not how God judges whether we should get into Heaven. I want to grow more in christ and get baptized I have accepted jesus as my personal saviour.. and got the holy spirit when I was in my 4th grade a very young age.. Trust Gods plan for you, and your life will be good. With respect, I have every reason to doubt that youll do it but I sincerely hope that youll surprise me and be like a Berean. I lived in Southern California until I was 10. Christianity is exclusive. Angels and humans are simply two different kinds of beings that God has created, like cats and giraffes. Thats what God wants, and if youre going to Heaven, it will be because you are willing to submit yourself to God. Thank you for your kind words. Music is a combination of sounds and words, sung to a rhythm. Its a common complaint from a lot of people. Thankyou so much for the encouraging words, and no that wasnt hard to take in, it is kind of true our church pastor even talks about how immature Pentecostals have grown, I will be patient and try reading the new testament. The Bible clearly teaches that Jesus is God. Why? I want to encourage you to look around for Christians in your area that you find encouraging, and helpful. Sin is no longer the issue because, as that passage tells us, all died when Jesus died for us. There must be a difference between being saved and just having everlasting life. If theres more I can do for you, please let me know. Can You Go to Heaven if You're Not Baptized? The question is whether what you believe is true. It means that the person who would pay the penalty for sins has changed, from you and me to Jesus. Nobody really grasps the full meaning of salvation at the beginning, of course. Thats entirely illogical. I believe in him with all my heart. Hes still working in you, even when you cant see it and cant understand it. 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. Hi Tony Can you go to Heaven if youre not baptized? 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. If youve decided to trust God with your life, you should be baptized if you can. The rich man also died and was buried. If it were, the account of Cornelius and his household would be false. Ive never seen this work out wellnot once. I promise. Youre accepting some things, but rejecting others. Hence they could not be saved who, knowing that the Catholic Church was founded as necessary by God through Christ, would refuse either to enter it or to remain in it. The Bible teaches that everybody already has all the information they need to know that God exists, to know what Hes like, and to be saved. I will do whatever I can to help you and your husband. So yes, I believe anyone who dies before the age of accountability is innocent. There is no penalty left for sins, so Purgatory is a false doctrine. It appears that wrong may or may not be the best description. 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. (1 John 1:5-9). They were able to speak in tongues at Pentecost because the Holy Spirit enabled them to do it. He then breathed into Adams body the breath of life, and Adam became a living being. I moved to my grandmas at some point in 2012. To me, that isnt enough evidence to Change what was said in the Old Testament. Im very happy to hear that youve taken control with regard to porn and your thoughts. Do you? These were all commended for their faith. The way I understand Scripture, Jesus is the Lamb that takes away the sins of the world. CHRISTIANITY For me, its been a long term problem. If Jesus the man was ignorant of the time of His return (Matthew 24:36), then He could also be tempted as a man. Second, it appears Augustine was not transducianist at this point, which informs his view of infant salvation. Christianity isnt a set of rules and beliefs to follow. Accept the things you like, reject the things you dont. You didnt have to. All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh and following its desires and thoughts. Second, there are unbaptized infants that are saved if they have been baptized by blood/implicit desire.

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