If youre guilty, you should feel guilt. He then breathed into Adams body the breath of life, and Adam became a living being. We know we have a relationship with God in exactly the same way we know we have a relationship with anyone! You are not Ted. That will help a lot! Im the church. God knows that we cant be all that we should be without His help, so He offers His help. If we reject His offer, He wont drag us into Heaven against our will. I dont find it good or useful most of the time, so I control myself and work to not give in to that desire. Verse 9: false teaching spreads throughout the church, changing the way believers see everything. John 3:16-17. WHAT ABOUT JUDGMENT? Absolutely, if theyre born again. 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. Blessings. There may be periods of restlessness or moments of confusion, or just gradually deepening unconsciousness. Youre 15. Im very confused. If the thief was saved and Im pretty sure we agree that he was then it wasnt because he kept the law. As my knowledge was limited and I didnt have a community, I was also not aware of all my sins, so I didnt really change my lifestyle. The repentance was the thing, of course we see that throughout both Old Testament and New Testament. You will become part of Gods family! I also hope that my answer wont create too many more questions. Were capable of amazing things, and terrible things. You should believe Him. Ive been saved since i was 5 and Ive been having a lot of troubles in my live so far and all of these things happening have been taking my mind off of what truly matters. There are two sides: Gods and ours. Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States, 3 with 45,979 deaths in 2020. I want to encourage you to look around for Christians in your area that you find encouraging, and helpful. If not, I would of course tell you that you should make that choice. Telling them that you will abide by their wishes while youre under their roof is wise, and acting rebellious and independent to be baptized seems unwise. Why do we call it that? Here are a few things you need to know: First, you need to read the New Testament for a while. The question isnt really what to do with your body after youre dead, but what to do with your spirit while youre alive. I didnt forsake going. You may be tempted, because you know that people need to trust God, to move forward as soon and as quickly as you can. Simple: because they refuse to be reconciled to God. It had nothing to do with the sons good deeds, or good intentionsit was only because the son came home to the father. 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. 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. Ill tell you how: trust God with your life. Do you love Him? Instead, God worked incredibly hard to let you know how much you mean to Him. We have been instructed, by Jesus Himself, to be baptized. You should believe Him, and seek Him. what happens to unbaptized adults when they die. Its meant to convey that death is temporary, and that we will at one point in the future awaken to eternal life. Christianity teaches that its the other way around: first God adopts us into His family because we accept His love, and, In a religion, people are on their own. 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. You are free to be baptized if you wish, but it could mean a lot to not be baptized against their wishes, or behind their backs. I need answers on how to deal with this. Chapter and verse, my friend. However, Paul gave this advice to Timothy: Dont let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. 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. As I point out in the article above, ONE DIED FOR ALL, THEREFORE ALL DIED. When I read it, it seems pretty scary. Thats a good question! Its not forgiveness, since everybody has been forgiven. If you believe it sounds like you may go to different places if youve been baptized or not. Because of the nature of being a disciple, my missionary friend wouldnt baptize anyone until they had learned what Jesus actually taught. If you have vomiting along with diarrhea, you lose even more fluids and minerals. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. He expounds on the value of the scrutiny and the reason for the prayer of exorcism for a person who is unbaptized . He doesnt like it when we hurt each other. He died to save us from sin, and was resurrected. I dont know. In short, they will be a lot like Jesus. No need to baptised by the holyspirit. I was reading through and I saw you say that no one is in heaven or hell at this moment. Where Do Unbaptized Babies Go When They Die? Im not saying youre only reading one verse but I am saying that there are a bunch of verses that you may not be considering here. 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. 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. When people ask me and they do Im not free to tell them whatever I want to. I mean, I dont know if one day Ill suddenly fall in love with a man. Jesus talked about that in John 3. I have no doubt that dinosaurs roamed the earth millions of years ago. Youre not alone. Thanks! The plain and simple truth is that finding even ONE PERSON you enjoy meeting with will change how you feel about going to church. Im guessing the main problem is that you dont really know anybody at a church that you look forward to seeing. Catechumens dying unbaptized happened all the time during the Roman persecutions. Now, we know that not everybody will go to Heaven, right? That doesnt mean that just any church will do, but that we should make sure that our criticisms (yes, I have plenty as well) are both valid AND gracious. Id be thrilled to help. Death marks that moment in life when your physical body stops working to survive. If youre born again, ask the Holy Spirit to help you understand what you read. THAT IS CHURCH. 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. https://bethelgrace.wordpress.com/2008/06/26/are-you-lukewarm. P.S. 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. #2. Every follower of Jesus should be baptized. I feel so bless to be connected to your site, it is a great help to the Christian community. God doesnt judge people based on what they dont know. They had enough information alreadyGod had revealed Himself sufficiently already, and they wouldnt believe that. Rock, rap, blues, easy listeningyou name it. If youre confident that the chair will support your weight, thats belief, not trust. You may have noticed that I didnt mention baptism. True story. It sounds like youre saying that being disobedient sinning will send a Christian to Hell. Keep in mind that listening a lot will often bring you information that you dont need, or that is incorrect. People go to Hell for rejecting God. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath. The first thing I want to say is that youre not alone. And then once you believe, then Jesus 3 criteria comes into play. This tells them that you believe as they do, and that you wish you be part of their fellowship. Thanks for writing. How can we get to heaven without baptism? Young people want things now, but thats not usually how God works. First, Hes a person. Did you read that book and then wonder whether theres a real Hell, and not just hell on earth? 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? And where Im at everything is closed because the virus. You are born again. Christianity teaches that its the other way around: we are never alone. I have a question: have you been born again? Those who are reconciled to God (as we read in 2 Corinthians 5) can be with Him forever, and those who are not reconciled cannot. Its a ritual that tells your community of faith that youve joined them. I can also recommend some websites and radio programs that you can learn from, for free they can help you trust God better, too. The same notes are used in good music and bad. The rhythm cant be good or bad, either. Without that, youre just blowing smoke. That has nothing to do with joining a religion, or attending a church, or reading a specific translation of the Bible, or wearing a necklace with a cross on it. You wrote I dont know enough if this is the best religion for me yet. Let me strongly suggest that you examine this idea. This passage would be an incomplete explanation of how one can be saved. This is modalism, as I outline below and its unbiblical. Your questions are good, normal questionsyoure asking the same things that we all should ask: will God be fair, or unfair? So: because all sins for all time were covered by Jesus death, nobody would go to Hell for not being baptized. When you are able to both obey your parents and obey God, be baptized. He will put the sheep on his right and the goats on his left. We have no record of believers being re-baptized when they moved to a new community. You dont get to decide who gets in or stays out, do you? Thats backwards! We sometimes spiritualize things too much. >> These people reading here need the truth their loved ones are somewhere. Listen to the Bible. Youve asked a good question. Id like to share a passage of Scripture with you, from me to you:I thank my God every time I remember you. If youd like to give, feel free to contact me. Righteousness equals belief), then you deserve to access all of the realms and Kingdoms in the heavens with God ? At the same time while were ready and waiting we dont stop living. We dunk fabric in water and dye, and pull it up to see if the fabric has changed color. 2. Good question. If anyone is born again, I would recommend that they be baptized as a sign to their community of faith. Im not saying, go to church. Im saying that when you decide to follow Jesus, you ARE the church you and me and everyone else who follows Jesus. Trust Gods plan for you, and your life will be good. I started praying to god shortly after the 10th, I am trying my best to not sin. those of us who came later and inherited this world were born into sin and our heritage is the unforgiven disobedience and sins of our ancestors. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. But believing on Jesus is only the beginning, not the finalization. Find someone. Christianity teaches that its the other way around: God isnt interested in sacrifices and offerings, but simply wants a good relationship with uslike any good father wants a good relationship with his children. There are plenty of other good places to learn more about God and how He wants us to live, but those will give you a great head-start. 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. Its simply a public ceremony where we tell people who follow Jesus that youve chosen to follow Jesus too. 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. People who dont trust God dont go to Heaven. Thats a big encouragement for others, and a wise thing to do. People need to understand the difference. He loves you. I do, so I would baptize as we see in Matthew 28: in the names of the three persons who are all one God. Im writing an email to you as well, so you have my contact info. And, of course, let me know if theres more I can do for you. Reconciliation with God is just like reconciliation with another person. Who was the flesh that dwelt among us.? But one who is more powerful than I will come, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. Let God decide which prayers to answer, and trust that He knows best. Christianity is following a person. Im very happy to hear that youve taken control with regard to porn and your thoughts. He seems to fit Pauls description of the false teachers in Galatia. Im sorry for the delay in replyingmy mother recently passed away, so Ive been pretty busy. I teach things as I understand them, and I have no problem with people disagreeing. When someone in the western world decides to become a Christian, they usually have no idea that THAT is exactly what being a disciple of Jesus Christ means not being a suicide bomber, but following what Jesus taught, and being obedient to Him, no matter what. Do not receive Gods grace in vain. We can say that we believe Hes trustworthy, but thats not the same as trusting Him. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation. Can saying the prayer of repentance take a person to heaven without being baptised? I stole, I committed adultery a lot! Next, Im very happy to hear that you will do whatever it takes to be right with God. Im sorry that I cant give you a better answer today, Marietjie. Its also something that God said we should do, so we should do it if we can. You just havent yet. Other people need to see US, too. I belive in good and is willing on plan on going to heaven. Our bodies will be transformed at the coming of Jesus. What youre describing is very common. I mean thatdo not worry about that. Maybe you should just avoid playing your music while youre with them. For most of my life I believed in a higher power and that person to me is God. This passage is a key one in understanding the distinctive doctrines of Mormonism. Thats superstition. Adam, as with you and I, was a combination of physical and spiritual life. This is not an activist thing, I just realized this while reading through it all. Cats have kittens, dogs have puppies, and Gods Son is God. Yes Baptism is a requirement, Even when Jesus came to John the Baptist , John Baptist Jesus ! I am a seeker of knowledge, nothing more! 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? Our job is to do what we think God asks us to do, even if others dont get it. Make it a habit. The Bible is abundantly clear that some people will be there, but its not because of their sin. For the record, the word Lucifer only appears in the King James Bibleand then only one time. I believe that God commanded me and directed to one specific group of believers (Church), my focus was mostly on baptism knowing that this is the next step after being saved. Dont stop writing letters to God. It doesnt sound like you do. The only decision to make here is whether to look for, and live by, the truth. Your job is to cooperate with Him, not to do the work yourself. The quandary goes something like this. Receiving the Spirit for the rest of mankind is different. Ive never seen this work out wellnot once. Faith isnt simply mentally agreeing with the truthits placing your trust in the object of your faith. 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. You should now be baptized and take part in the community of faith. Jesus talked a whole bunch about Hell, and Revelation describes the fate of the wicked very clearly. Its about hearing the gospel and believing God. But coupled with that question filled with heart wrenching anguish begs the question who we think God is. Thats something different. Then He died to show us how much He loves us: You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. You have a LOT to learn from the folks who attend the church you want to leave. You show wisdom here, and its nice to see it. I dont know them. I tried to follow legalism until I was 26. He asked her, Who made your heart?. 2010-06-12 09:43:00. Later, they would open the tomb and remove his bones, putting them in an ossuary (bone box). Im 16 years old & I feel absolutely ridiculous writing this to you because I think its pointless. If theres some way I can help, I will help. You choose your own path in life. Spend some time in silence each day, listening for His guidance. The question behind your question is what is baptism?. The problem with that idea is that people think they can do whatever they want in life, and there will be no consequences. You couldnt just walk up to the gate and tell them you deserved to come in and play all day. Its not a prayer, its belief. Ancient Jewish converts and early Christians were baptized for the same reason: to tell the faith community that they a) have come to share their faith, and b) wish to join their community and live out their faith together. I know you cant really answer that but I think Im not in the right path or its not good enough. How can she be baptized in the traditional way? Let me be frank: I enjoy discussing Bells words. 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 have peace in my heart at all times. It doesnt make us better people. I dont know if Ill see him in Heaven or not. I appreciate your post, Gina. A person can be baptized, be Orthodox, go to Church and participate in the Sacraments, be outwardly pious - but all this just favors one's salvation and gives hope for a good outcome. A Mikveh was so important to social life in Israel that it was the first thing built in a new community. So: what about being gay? None of them were created. >> Will God still consider you a Christian. There are some things about Jesus that im confused about. I believe that you believe in them, but that youve been misled. Find some that you can trust and let them know how things are going. 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 am not, however, their granddaughter. You might complain about your boss at work, and He might complain that theres a whole bunch of people who think theyre going to Heaven but really arent. It appears that wrong may or may not be the best description. I certainly dont believe that. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. Thats what the Bible teaches. I have a lot of visions about people I care about. Jesus told His disciples you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Is it possible for an 18 year old (me) to get baptized without my parents? But, I have a question: when the disciples asked Jesus if they should pray to him he replied, no you pray to the father. You CAN find a church you enjoy. While there, he trusted in Jesus and became a Christian. So we must believe upon Jesus, but then we are commanded to repent-the old man dies out, be baptized-going under the blood having our sins washed away, then filled with the Holy Ghost-ressurecting in Newness of life.. You must put line upon line, and precept upon precept.. I do believe in God and I trust him, but now I know that its not enough. I really appreciate it! And the Church does not hold that the non-Christian confers the sacrament of matrimony on the Catholic spouse either. I cant see into your heart, and I cant see into Gods mind. I have committed sins before. 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. You say youre Jewish, but thats usually a simple statement about your family history. The penalty for sin has been paidall thats left is to be reconciled to God. The Father and Son and Spirit are ONE God, and have no body at all. You need them, and they need you. That is, I read in the Bible that the Father is God, that Jesus is God, and that the Holy Spirit is Godand that there is only ONE God. Everyone is welcome to correct me with Scripture. Its a shame you dont have a donate button! Food for thought. Does that make sense? Pray. CAN God forgive you? When they asked me what I was listening to, I could say this: I was listening to one of the songs you like, and wondered about these lyrics. You may or may not be able to control what (or who) youre attracted to. Fortunately, theres an entire field of study for this! Does that make sense? Very few really understand what theyre getting into when they decide to submit to God. At that point there is no reason to wait. 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. Let me know if you have any other questions. 2 Hell. Adults were required to convert before they could be baptized. However: thats not the entire story. We need to see other people following Jesus well, to see how its done. Who is the Word, Jesus. what happens to unbaptized adults when they die 09 June 2022. williamson ether synthesis lab report discussion / beau jo's cauliflower crust nutrition facts Theres nothing wrong with having doubts and asking questions. We shouldnt be directly by our feelings alone, but asking God to help you will pay off. Thats what baptizo means. I hope I can be both helpful and encouraging. So if you havent being baptized yet, my encouragement to you is you must get baptize. That would include everybody who will go to Heaven. For he says, In the time of my favor I heard you, Does that make sense? 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? Im not going to publish your full comment at this time. and now I learned to accept it and to not be afraid of it. I love most kinds of music. I dont mean that you should just follow along during a sermon at church. 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. Youre welcome to continue the conversation, Andreas. People who have said YES to God. Neither you nor I know what that woman looks like, but if you cooperate with Him you will be amazed at how youve changed. I do believe Jesus as my lord & saviour. Thanks! 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. 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. Id be happy to help. The judgement will be at the end, but there seem to be some irregularities with regard to certain people. Sometimes the language Christians use can be confusing. before my grandson was born, I was shown him, and God told me I had to help care for him because he was the son of Gods child. Dont take MY word for anything Im just going to point you to the Bible so you can understand God a little better. I took a class on the subject, where we had 4 pages of Scriptures and explanations of why its true and right. In fact, your comment has inspired me to create an article listing my favorite Christian apologists. The first century church and all the apostles were very clear of the power of baptism which has been diluted greatly over the almost 2,000 years since the church started. I pray to god that were going to heaven but im not thay confident.. People say that theyre not going to heaven if they didnt accept jesus in their lifes.. im scared cause were not living like a very christian family.. and im not baptized yet.. im super super scared.. do god really accept me if i apologies, pray to him to open my parents hearts, and do i have a opportunity to change like theres a place for me and my family in heaven.. At that point, your relationship with God is pretty much one-sided. Theres a lot we dont know about what happens after we die, as the Bible isnt really very clear about it. There you have it. It might seem a little intimidating at first, but sit down and read a little regularly. Your email address will not be published. It is only your body that is in the ground not your spirit, Correct me if I am wrong please. Where do they fit into the world God has created? Youre not alone when you struggle over whether its fair for truly bad people to go to Heaven, and about whether faith alone saves us. >> people on here are not wrong they view things different to you. I loved my Grandpas, and I hope theyre in Heaven when I get there. Can You Go to Heaven if You're Not Baptized? #2. Thats a common traditional thought in the modern world. Be skeptical. I hope he is. I would suggest that you take some time to regularly daily, if possible read what God says in the New Testament. If I had to choose between listening to each song or being a follower of Jesus, what would I choose? If youd like a hand picking a few local churches to visit, I can help. In highschool I discovered pornography and this soon progressed to homosexual porn. After being left behind in the temple at 12 years old, He told Mary that He had to be in my Fathers house. Jesus doesnt do whatever He wants He only does what the Father tells us to do. Think of it like a chair. so God was aware of the part his son would play as God knows all and created all. You can contact me directly if you want to be more personal. We belong to Him, and to each other. >> Matthew 25 was written before ad70 and has been finished.
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