>> The baptism talked of is controversial. 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. I have a question. Youre either running TO God or running FROM Godthe choice is yours. It sounds like youre saying that being disobedient sinning will send a Christian to Hell. What happens to these people? What determines whether someone goes to Heaven or Hell? Because they dont think clearly. The way I explained it to my son was like this: if your father came home with his paycheck and signed father on the back, would they cash it.? God knows that we cant be all that we should be without His help, so He offers His help. I dont know them. 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. If Jesus said to the thief on the cross that he will be with Him in paradise, then surely that says something to us who will die as reborn Christians, not so? Read the Bible. The point is that the ceremony is done in front of your faith community. I love Jesus with all my heart, cause I know how of the burden he took on for me and many other people. Now I feel completely lost. "The man from whom the demons had gone out begged to go with him, but Jesus sent him away, saying, "Return home and tell how much God has done for you." So the man went away and told all over town how much Jesus had done for him" (Luke 8:38-39). When Jesus was baptized, He was baptized with the Holy Spirit, and with the Spirit came. Every analogy falls short. I hope you will share my confidence that God WILL help you grow into exactly the woman He wants. Do you think I should have acted on those feelings? I choose to live His way, which by the way is the best way Ive ever found. Learn with them. 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. Salvation is not accomplished by getting wet. First, going to church is probably the wrong way to look at it. 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? He comes at this not from a religious point of view, but as a former atheist who wanted to prove the Bible unreliable. Its because I said YES to God. If it did, we could just make a checklist of things to do, and things to not do, that would make sure we get to Heaven. I was mistreated as a child, and the idea of spending eternity with people who treated me badly doesnt sound like fun at all. Related questions More answers below If an unbaptized person is going through RCIA, can he or she ask for his child to be baptized in the Catholic Church or it is necessary to wait anyway? I thought I needed to hear from Him. Read your Bible. Living Gods way has made my life so much better than living life my own way! I hope that youll choose to trust God with your life not just a little, but completely. Im sorry that you felt ridiculous. Because you should probably have your own website. What exactly is your own thing? Jesus was in the world. I always work to be better. He then breathed into Adams body the breath of life, and Adam became a living being. The goal isnt to agree with each other, Therese. Augustine discusses this in one of his earliest works if one pays attention to his logic on the issue of what happens to unbaptized children: Not even the leaf of a tree is created without a purpose. Can Unbaptized Persons Go to Heaven? | Catholic Answers I also reject the concept of purgatory. I generally agree with you, in fact but neither of us can say this with certainty, as God has not said it. There is one God, and the Father is God, and the Son is God, and the Spirit is God but they are not each other. Youre correct when you say that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are one. My concern is not whether I can convince sinners to stop sinning, but whether I can make a case for them to trust God with their life and accept His free gift of salvation. I started praying to god shortly after the 10th, I am trying my best to not sin. Its GOOD that youre taking action! But no where does it specifically refer to Jesus doing that in reference to animals. Many churches are full of people who have never read the New Testament and learned what they say they believe. If what youve told me is the whole story, I disagree with them about your baptism but thats not meaningful at all. Hell say to you and me, Well done, good and faithful servant. If youre not born again, judgement day will be pretty scary. . Amen. If youve already been baptized, theres nothing wrong with getting wet againespecially in a new community. Thats the opposite of Christianity! Everyone who has not been baptized by Jesus is NOT saved, and will not go to Heaven. Can you go to Heaven if youre not baptized? Hes in charge. Christ's Blood Saves Babies. They will encourage you, support you, and help you when you need it. No need to baptised by the holyspirit. Im very excited about your question, Reita. What makes you think Jesus will save anyone? We cant look around and really say, God is like anything at all. God IS love, and all that He does is done in love. There are two sides: Gods and ours. Is there ever a level of Sin where repentance and acceptance of Jesus as ones savior cant cover it? You and I may not meet here, but we will meet there if you belong to God. Hebrews 4:15 says For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. How can we born again? If baptism were needed for forgiveness of sins, there would be a whole bunch of other New Testament passages that make no sense. I thought that Jesus was a piece of him in human form but not him entirely. I prayed for guidance, and heard nothing and things didnt seem to go well. And that its Gods job to punish those sins. Can unbaptized people get to Heaven and what happens to those He knit you together in your mothers womb. Good question! We dont often appreciate the fact that God that is, Father and Son and Spirit share all of the same attributes. The Bible clearly teaches that Jesus is God. There may be periods of restlessness or moments of confusion, or just gradually deepening unconsciousness. After many years of study, I have no doubts about the Bibles reliabilityincluding the parts about miracles. First, they gained a different perspective on their situations. It might seem a little intimidating at first, but sit down and read a little regularly. Heres what Jesus said to a religious scholar named Nicodemus: No one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again John 3:3. Do you? But, I have a question: when the disciples asked Jesus if they should pray to him he replied, no you pray to the father. What do you do when someone (anyone) has ALSO read very deeply the word, and still disagrees with your conclusions? Christian is still a word that has meaning. If they decide to trust God with their life, the Holy Spirit will help them be obedient. God raised Him from the dead to prove that He exists, and to show that He has the power to do anything. 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. There are a lot of things that Christians disagree on. I mean that you should read the WHOLE New Testament on your own. The temptation is to examine your experience, to try to extract its meaning, and then to proclaim to the world what they need to change to be right with God. Thanks! 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 . Ill give you my PayPal email. What I know so far is God is vengeful, full of wrath and anger and will punish if disobeyed. waynehastings Original sin is a very corrosive doctrine and I reject the idea that anyone is born guilty of sin. You are also not Alex Malarkey (made famous by the book The Boy Who Came Back From Heaven). However the bible also surports your soul going on to heaven immediately. Isaiah wrote that God would wipe away the tears from all faces. Thats backwards! "Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Why? I idolized people (Hollywood) just like justin bieber or one direction.. For me, its a very serious problem and i cant stop from listening to their musics.. About minutes ago, i watched a video, what really happen in hell and i aalmost crying.. Find a good Bible church and study. go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life, 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, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. You can also subscribe without commenting. I see nothing in the Bible to suggest that Christians need to dispose of their bodies in any particular way. If i idolized those artists, does it means that im not reconciling to god.. It is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins. Thats unbiblical. Youre 15. Where is Elijah and Enoch and Moses etc then? When you die as a Reborn Christian, where does your spirit go then? You say youve been baptized, which says a bit morebut many are baptized who dont live for Jesus. But one who is more powerful than I will come, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. Baptism is our participation in the death and resurrection of Jesus. The fact that theyve read very deeply is no indication that theyre on track, let alone in a position to correct someone else in spiritual matters. When we decide to turn our lives over to God and trust Him with the results, we are reconciled. Its clear that some people who think they are saved arent actually saved. What about peoples good intentionsis it enough to believe that doing good is good, even if we never get around to doing good things? The Apostle Paul taught with authority, helping people understand the one true gospel and avoid anything that didnt match it. For we are Gods handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. God will change you from the inside out to be the person you were always meant to be. Next, Im very happy to hear that you will do whatever it takes to be right with God. I was actually Bi. Youre not alone. Im open to correction, but it has to come from the Bible. To demonstrate how much He loves us, God came to earth as a man (thats Jesus). Many of my friends believe that when we die our spirit leaves our body and is with Jesus. Yes I do agree many still do not agree with each other on what happens to your your spirit when you die, which I accept, we will only know the day we die, that is how I feel. Would it be unfair for God to tell old people who die that they lived long enough for their mistakes and bad judgments to add up and disqualify them? What people miss not knowing the Scriptures is that the Old Testament is chock full of Gods other side. They only have one side of the story! Where Do Unbaptized Babies Go When They Die? He doesnt like it when we hurt each other. In a religion, we have to clean ourselves up to be pleasing enough to Godor we have to learn just the right information, or we have to perform a minimum number of good deeds. 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. I believed in Jesus and that He had died for my sins, to make a way for me to go to heaven when I died. If we dont, arent we disobeying? They listened to what they were told, but then they went back to Gods Word to make sure that the apostle Paul was right. Im praying for you, Jasmine. Even if I have earphones on, they would want to hear what Im listening to. 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. Thats not a bad question. When youve given it some thought, Id love to have you leave a comment there. What youve written gives me clues to some of those misunderstandings. 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?! That is, however, the wrong standard. I do not know his motivation, or his spiritual conditionso please take note that Im not judging Rob Bell. I am not baptized yet and im not sure by which name i have to be baptized. Do you believe that ALL of the nations were gathered before Jesus in 70? Have a great day! They cease all life functions, end of story. Find out what Jesus taught about how we should live its awesome. And, I will have access to ALL of heaven, not just Jeaus Kingdom. 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. Im working to change that. Because: following Jesus means that we know what He taught, and we do it. That you would presume to say otherwise speaks volumes. First, thanks for sharing your story. If you dont have a community, find one. Some songs by BTS are really great. 3 The number of people who think about or attempt suicide is even higher. God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. Your added to the lords church just like it says in Acts, baptism is for the forgiveness of sins. 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. Who goes to Heaven? Have you decided to follow Jesus? If we look at Galatians 5, where Paul talks about false teachers, we can see a few things that identify false teachers: Verse 7: false teachers distract us from being obedient. The picture is of dyeing fabric. They have received the Holy Spirit just as we have. Its simply a public ceremony where we tell people who follow Jesus that youve chosen to follow Jesus too. 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 prayed to God many times to heal me of this sin, but I lived with it for many years. For me this includes my computer, and tv. To me, Rob Bell may indeed be a false teacher. Second, the God who created the universe and everything in it isnt limited by our burial methods. As for our bodies and spirits, again: we dont know much. To the ancients, however, a son was the same kind of person as the father. Was that a temporary thing, or a longer-term thing? I dont find it good or useful most of the time, so I control myself and work to not give in to that desire. Let me explain why I say that. The New Testament had not come into effect until Christ had died, (0ld testament vs New Testament) that is why the thief was saved but under the new law or New Testament your baptized to get into the death and blood of Christ. Yes, I do believe in the trinity. Did you catch that? If they resist your desire to be baptized, you should not disobey them. Its your troubles. Ask an Apostle: What happens to an unbaptized baby? Dont think you have to wait until youre able to leave THAT church before you can get started doing what God wants. Jesus DID endure a horrible beating and death on our behalf. Tony can you explain reconciled to God ? And do i get cremated or is that wrong? God is compassionate. Then listen. Before you came to GodWords, you had no relationship with me. Here are some suggestions: Read the New Testament. Heres what I am saying: the eternal penalty for sin has already been paid. The main point here, in response to your comment, is that baptism was always a public ceremony. Can you baptize yourself in your bathroom? If you see a chair, you know that its something used for sitting. I took a class on the subject, where we had 4 pages of Scriptures and explanations of why its true and right. I do not believe that this is our enemy, trying to stop you. That doesnt mean that He likes everything, obviously. In the Bible, God says that were not saved by our own works, but by what Jesus did for us. Ive got good news for you, Shannon: youre already acceptable to God! So the baby was carried in a small deal box, under an ancient woman's shawl, to the churchyard that night, and buried by lantern-light, at the cost of a shilling and a pint of beer to the sexton, in that shabby corner of God's allotment where He lets the nettles grow, and where all unbaptized infants, notorious drunkards, suicides, and others of the conjecturally damned are laid. Baptism tells your community of faith that youve decided to dedicate your life to following Jesus. I learned so much from two years there. I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit, without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. You know how sometimes youre walking along, and the pace youre at makes you think of a song, out of nowhere? Can a person be saved if they are not baptized, not Catholic and don't go to church. While Adam and Eve sinned, Jesus did not. What do you think is the best explanation? Jesus talked about that in John 3. Do you have to be baptized to go to Heaven? Ask Him to help you, and He will. Before He died, Jesus taught us about His kingdom, about how we should live, and about Heaven and Hell. We gain eternal life when we trust God, but (clearly) dont enter into that life fully until later. It's a contentious issue in certain branches of Christianity, with many sects outright rejecting it, even as others hold on to a cruel and outdated bit of theology.. I appreciate the opportunity to discuss this with you, Roger. My dead twin sisters are my guardian angels. Let me encourage you to go ahead and be baptized. Youre borrowing ideas from the Bible, but pretending that they mean whatever you want them to mean. What happens when we die? A doctor explains - BBC Science Focus Magazine Im a skeptical man, and Ive done a lot of reading about whether we can trust the Bible. 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. Even the dogs came and licked his sores. 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. 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. On the topic of baptism, you again pick and choose a few verses, but fail to include other verses that apply. Jesus forgave sins without baptizing people. Youll want to find some other people near you who follow Jesus closely. Christianity isnt about saying exactly the right words, or performing rituals exactly rightthats magical thinking. Get married, and you can see what true love can be like. Theres a lot we dont know about what happens after we die, as the Bible isnt really very clear about it. Who was in the world.? If you take the time to read 2 Corinthians 5 a few times, youll get it. Let me know if theres more I can do for you. Next, we should ask who decides who gets into Heaven?. Dont try to grow on your own! Third, HOWEVER. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. While we were sinners even enemies of God He died for us. Being born again requires that we trust God. I always think, is it too late? The Bible is clear, though: Jesus the Son is the same kind of being as the Father. I thought I was a Christian then. If you accept. It sounds like you really want your sins to be washed away. I appreciate your honesty. I dont think if a person doesnt baptized will go to heaven. If your grandsons are there, they will be hoping to see you. One might suggest that this is unfair, and they might seem to make a good point. Talk to Him all the time. Please note that it says in the name of singular, not names of plural.. Thats why Peter, in Acts 2, told people who wanted to be saved that they should repent and be baptized. You didnt do one without the other. God can do anything He wants to, including giving angels the ability to look like someone else. Why accept one thing that Jesus taught and reject another? When buying shoes, its important to get the right size. Do Unbaptized Babies Go To Limbo? - About Catholics Is it possible that you could trust that the Father really IS good because Jesus really IS good? I said ok, what about signing son. In fact, your comment has inspired me to create an article listing my favorite Christian apologists. Can You Go to Heaven if You're Not Baptized? Those who make the case that Christianity is true are Christian apologists. What Happens When You Die? - Bible Study Tools You should learn about God, and read about what Hes done with other believers. The idea is that youre showing them that you believe like they do: that God loves you, and that youve chosen to live the way God wants us to live. He came more than halfway in our direction, forgiving our sins and making it really easy for our relationship to be restored. I was so scares if we didnt go to heaven like what im hoping for.. It is the punishment of everlasting damnation. Lets walk through it together. 2 Corinthians 5:14 tells us this very clearly: Because #1 is true, and because #2 is true, then #3 is equally true: were you to sin by never being baptized, that would not send you to Hell. Now, dont get me wrong. Food for thought. =), Do you believe in trinity? Same-sex attraction isnt, by itself, sinful. God has taken the first step toward His rebellious children, right? If not, we dunk it again until the fabric identifies with the dye. If the thief was saved and Im pretty sure we agree that he was then it wasnt because he kept the law. What about good deeds done for the wrong reasonscan someone get into Heaven for doing good when they have selfish reasons? In John 20:17, Jesus said, Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. I really appreciate it. Instead, you should wait. When we die, we will be with God foreverfirst in Heaven, then on a new, recreated earth. If we are born with original sin and an infant dies before infant . >> Is there ever a level of Sin where repentance and acceptance of Jesus as ones savior cant cover it? This is an area Ive been looking forward to studying in greater detail, to be sure of what the Bible does and doesnt say. Trouble awaits those who make bad decisions. Jesus eyes are described as looking like a fiery flame. If you are hearing from God, they are certainly spiritually significantbut be careful. It could be that going to another (good) church for a week or two will give you the insight you need to better judge whether this original church is where you belong. You wrote I dont know enough if this is the best religion for me yet. Let me strongly suggest that you examine this idea. Do you think in my case it would make sense to be baptized again? Jesus says no one comes to the father except through me, my problem is I would rather rest with Jesus most sacred heart any day than be with a wrathful angry God.I ask Jesus to protect me and hind me in his most sacred wounds and his precious heart from gods wrath, anger, ultimate power, destruction and vengeance.My secret is out I do not want to be with God I want to be with Gods gentle, loving, kind, peaceful and only begotten son. In a religion, people look for ways to make God happy with them so He will give them good things. I would suggest that youre not wrong, but that God can and will forgive anyone for any sin until they die, or until theyve sinned so much that He gives up on them. Christians are to baptize disciples. Where Do Unbaptized Babies Go When They Die? - Shameless Popery Its not a spiritual act by itself, and it produces no spiritual change in our hearts. If you read more broadly, youll see that my responses are largely dependent on who Im responding to. When youre baptized, you get dunked in front of other people. I dont know whether that was Gods plan, but I would be grateful that it happened. The Father sent the Son. One of Jesus best students, John, explained it this way: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Cats have kittens, dogs have puppies, and Gods Son is God. The wages of sin ARE death, and Jesus died in our place. Only then should they be baptized. Im just asking the questions. The Jews wanted to kill Jesus because He claimed to be God. Unbaptized Babies that Die: Five Theories (Limbo Part III) Then what? The apostle Paul said that that would be preferable, actually. Do not receive Gods grace in vain. Thats called context. When we read Scripture out of context, it can be confusing and misleading. 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. 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. 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 . Do me a favor, would you? Youre exactly the age God wants you to be. Limbo is a theory developed by Medieval theologians as the place where unbaptized persons go when they die. 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 ! Sex, in Scripture, is less important than our relationship with God. A lot of people feel the same way. You should be baptized, but you wouldnt go to Hell if you died first. All three were present at Jesus baptism, and Jesus mentioned both the Father and Spirit, separately, at the Last Supper. Therefore, if youre right, the apostle Paul did the people in Rome a very serious disservice by not actually telling them what they must do to be saved. Of course not. I got baptized because I was scared to go to hell and thought I had to do it to be saved.. Does that mean homosexual behavior is okay with God? Thanks for writing! Sir Tony may the almighty God grant you more grace and the anointing to continue the good work. John answered them all, I baptize you with water. 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. >> The problem is new theology or beliefs that get away from the traditions taught. (Luke 3:16). You might want to reread that. Words sometimes arent good enoughbut theyre all I have, so I hope Ive answered your questions. If im ready to be baptized in water, what are the ways to do of baptism. 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. You CAN find a church you enjoy. 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.