When you die as a Reborn Christian, where does your spirit go then? I welcome your input and I am not unable to change my convictions. Then, I finally really pursued God. We also have Jesus telling His disciples that He didnt know exactly when He was coming backthat only the Father knew that. We have to read all of the Bible with eyes from when it was written otherwise well misunderstand a TON. As you know, you cant force someone to like you or love youso, when God created us, He gave us the ability to accept His love or reject it. Or do his teachings tend to make readers re-evaluate everything they believe about God? 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? In the meantime, God wants to give us joy, and peace, and confidence, and courage. With all due respect to Gina, dont listen to her. Have a great day! Im NOT saying that the people in your church are wrong. I really appreciate it! Today, most in the western world dont. Jesus said that HE is the only way to the Father. He had asked his father to remove the cup from him if it was possible and God refused, Jesus was the only son with whom God was well pleased and he was refused his request. 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. If the rapture were to happen, would I be saved with my Grandmother and other friends & family? He said no, its not his name. I hope that youll choose to trust God with your life not just a little, but completely. He came to earth as a human, taught us to love unselfishly, to sacrifice for others, to be honest and fair and humble and kind. Heres one: The people were waiting expectantly and were all wondering in their hearts if John might possibly be the Messiah. Thanks for writing. If someone is pressuring you, it may be time to leave. Instead, God worked incredibly hard to let you know how much you mean to Him. At night, she would always teach me to pray to god. Thanks! Your question is whether a believer who isnt baptized can go to Heaven. Jesus was baptized just like everybody else was baptized and the Holy Spirit had descended on Him like a dove. Let me encourage you to do a little homework in this area. I sinned and did what I wanted after. On the topic of baptism, you again pick and choose a few verses, but fail to include other verses that apply. He wrote a book called love wins in which he questioned some of the views of hell and critics have just basically tore him apart for it and in some cases they have discouraged people from reading the book. The sounds (notes) cant be good or bad. However: thats not the entire story. 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. Trust who? It is certain that the kingdom of heaven belongs To children such as you were in age, purpose and father, like our own boy who was summoned the moment he was bestowed. Thats going to be awesome. God IS vengeful, full of wrath and anger, and WILL punish if disobeyed. Lets say they have a really good point. Its working though, I dont steal. We cant look around and really say, God is like anything at all. Because they refuse to surrender and be reconciled to God. Many saying only salvation enough for going heaven, not beliving holyspirit to go heaven. If thats the case, then Jesus didnt actually die for your sinsdid He? And Last question: GOD told us to keep the sabbath, GODs holy day. Many years ago, when I was 7 years old, I went to the altar and asked God to save me, I do not remember how long after that that I began to have doubts about whether or not I was truly saved. Is Rob Bell a false teacher because it seems like some loud voices seem to think of him as one. You need to examine the evidence for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. 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. Angels and humans are simply two different kinds of beings that God has created, like cats and giraffes. Thousands of books have been written about this one subject. If anyone is born again, I would recommend that they be baptized as a sign to their community of faith. When I explained the Trinity to a former oneness lady in my church just by showing her what the Bible says she understood immediately that the oneness church she grew up in wasnt telling her the whole truth. All believers should be baptized in front of their community of faith, but that has never, and will never, save anyone. You never know, so give it a shot. What about Birth Defects? Dont let anyone pressure you into doing something you feel wrong about, Karolina. Awesome! You must believe and be baptized to be saved, but John 3:16 says whosoever believes in me shall not perish but have everlasting life. Now, I dont know you or your situation, but Ive been around for a while. Wow am in love with this site. The limbo of the infants is one possible explanation for what happens to unbaptized children when they die. If you want a printed Bible, Im sure your church can get you one. Old Testament prophets (and John the Baptist, among others) would call the people to turn their hearts toward God. The Bible clearly teaches that Jesus is God. So many keep saying his the Lord spoke to them, how they had a dream, a sign. Let me try to encourage you a bit. If your parents will not allow it, wait until youre able to decide for yourselfand, in the meantime, grow in the faith. If youre born again, ask the Holy Spirit to help you understand what you read. Well, that would indeed be unfair. My point is that if a Christian leader is going to teach Christians and non-Christians about Christianity, he should answer questions and clear up misconceptions and make trusting God easier. Becoming like Jesus takes time, Fernandez. No, that is most definitely NOT what Im saying. Which is something I struggle with. I wish no parent had to suffer in this way. A woman has heart trouble, and doctors install an external pacemaker. I hope to not sin again, and if I do. Faith in Christ is the agent that makes the baptism in Matthew 28:19 life changing according to Colossians 2:12, buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through your faith in the working of God and Galatians 3:26-27, So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith in Christ for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. Baptism now saves us due to faith in Christ (1 Peter 3:21-22). I dont know if Ill see him in Heaven or not. I appreciate you asking this question. If we were supposed to worry about our dead bodies, we would have specific instructions in the New Testament to guide us. If i idolized those artists, does it means that im not reconciling to god.. Another is an agnostic. Why? You might not like congregating with certain people in certain places, but thats not the same as not liking church. You and I need to look for ways to serve others, and not focus on having God serve us by making us feel good all the time. Throughout the whole Bible, we see this kind of thing in the Old Testament there is no God except me and in the New Testament there is one God. Thats a big encouragement for others, and a wise thing to do. what happens to unbaptized adults when they die. Have you done yours? As for tongues, youre simply wrong. Many thanks for any response. And lofi barely has any words in it. Thats a horrific tragedy. Let me encourage you to go ahead and be baptized. This might not describe you. Sex, in Scripture, is less important than our relationship with God. They cease all life functions, end of story. He died to save us from sin, and was resurrected. If youd like a hand picking a few local churches to visit, I can help. Thats Gods part. The Father and Son are mentioned as distinct over 200 times. I dont commit adultery any more. Every analogy falls short. You will be surprised at who is and isnt in Heaven when you get there. If you disagree in the end, I wouldnt worry about it too much. I see nothing in the Bible to suggest that Christians need to dispose of their bodies in any particular way. Demonstrably false, and dangerous. In March of the next year, he finally got in touch. His only requirement was their faith and acceptance. This is not an activist thing, I just realized this while reading through it all. God will not judge you for things you cannot control. 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." On a related note, you might enjoy another website of mine. Back then, I had almost been hit by a vehicle. You make a good point, Gina. For some like myself whose relationships with our earthly fathers wasnt so great, its good to keep in mind that God is not like that. We should have died for our disobedience, but He died in our place: For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Its equally strange to think that we can have a relationship with God but never figure out what Hes really like. You know what was weird about Disneyland? They couldnt do it without His help, and they needed to do it to do what God wanted. Ive been to a bunch that were just DEAD. I would find songs that they like, and look closely at the lyrics. Are you saying theres no need for us to repent, and turn from our sinful ways? As I point out in the article above, ONE DIED FOR ALL, THEREFORE ALL DIED. Just in 2014, or 2015. I have friends who lost their precious son shortly after he was born. Thanks! My wife and I took those 4 pages home and looked up every Scripture. Regardless of your personality or field of study, theres probably an apologetics ministry thats a good fit for you. Our model is clear: people need to know what Jesus taught, and then be willing to obey Him. They will want to see that youve joined them as their sister in Christ, and to celebrate that decision with you. Usually, an error only applies in specific situations. >> If Jesus died for all our sins, then what is the limit of human sin? Wait for confirmation that your dreams are from God. Theyll parrot what they learned in Sunday School (I recommend Sunday School) or what they heard on TV (I generally dont recommend TV), but they cant back it up with Gods Word. We become different. If you and I lived near each other, Id buy you lunch. Me too. 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. Paul is the same author for the passage in 2 Corinthians 5 that you mentioned in your original post, as well as Colossians 2 and Galatians 3 in my response. For me this includes my computer, and tv. Thats the missing piece in our relationships with God. THEY ARE NOT EACH OTHER Reconciliation is something that happens all the time, between people. We all want to hear from Him, but we seldom do. If you lived near Denver, it could be me but, since you dont, it needs to be somebody. Find meaningful work, and you can learn how valuable you are to the people around you. Heres the video: Daniel Wallace, one of the foremost experts on the Bible, has a full session on the reliability of the Bible. Lets not pretend that feelings have anything to do with that. But it seems to me now after taking in the comments of this thread and your answer, that gays have only two options to go to heaven on these premise. Alex made up his story, and later admitted that he had lied to the world about it. This is a common concern, as many Christians want to make sure theyre doing things as God intends. But one who is more powerful than I will come, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. Orthodox Christian. The point is NOT to attend a church, but to BE the church. In this case, God told Noah that he could eat anything. Sometimes its obvious that a person trusts God with their life. Here are a few things you need to know: First, you need to read the New Testament for a while. And if he was the father why did he have to pray so much while on earth? In ancient Israel, baptism was a public ceremony where a person was dunked in a MIKVEH. A friend, who was a missionary in Pakistan for many years, explained it to me. Im a skeptical man, and Ive done a lot of reading about whether we can trust the Bible. Let me know if theres more I can do for you. So I suggest reading your Bible and praying until you know Jesus spoke to you and ask Him His plan for your life and dont stop until you fulfill your calling. The second punishment of therapeutic and cleanses the soul. Study the Scriptures. Isnt disobedience a sin? You may or may not be hearing directly from God. But if you could please answer that question for further clarity that would be helpful in my journey in getting closer to the lord. Youre right: theres much, much more to being a Christian than just having Jesus in your heart. If so, then nobody could go to Heaven. Baptism says, I believe as you do, and I want to join you. If youre a believer, youve already been baptized, by Jesus, with the Holy Spirit. 2010-06-12 09:43:00. Going on the Bible, from the beginning of time God has severely punished us for disobedience he is not forgiving, he threw us from the garden of eden naked and afraid and continued with his wrath against disobedience on people up until Noah. And it remains on Saturday for Jews (which Jesus was) because thats the day stated in the Old Testament. But that is debatable as well, which many scholars does. If you need help, I will help you. All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. Does that mean homosexual behavior is okay with God? I asked someone else, and they said they thought it wasnt necessary because baptism is an outward way to declare you are a Christian. Im going to try to explain Christianity, very simply, and I hope youll reply with whatever questions you might have. I feel like I am tricking people that church is for me when I go to church but really I dont feel like that. Thats not all, though. Oh another occasion, I was watching my Television that was on the Wall and Light off , sitting on the edge of my Couch and a Figure appeared to me I seen something that looked like a Robe but the face and arms didnt show , my immediate response was Lord why did you scare me! Dont be critical, but be encouraging. In Matthew 17 we see Moses and Elijah talking with Jesus on a mountaintop, in front of Peter, James, and John. 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.. While theres no prohibition against being baptized more than once, theres certainly no reason for you to be baptized again. Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. When in the Old Testament it says not to. Tell Him how you feel. Yes, there are good ways and worse ways to try to help people understand the gospel but it really matters. You should at least have a diary, if you feel the need to write that much. Also, my grandson was born with all of his dads chromosomes and none of his mothersis that uncommon? 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. 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. >> If you are unsure on what to do and you are alive breathing by his grace persue truth and strive for righteousness. The question is whether He could have sinned. Its usually my first, internal, response. I believe that choosing not to be baptized in this wicked lifetime is a superior moral choice to being baptized into a false faith. Now what? When were baptized, were making a public declaration of our faith to the community around us. Im praying for you, my brother. 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. I have a question for you, Jen. I just need guidance. Ive never seen this work out wellnot once. What does it mean to be reconciled by God like it says in the article? Everybody has the same opportunity to be saved, and only those who purposely reject God will be not accepted, as you say. Im happy to play a small part in so many lives! what happens to unbaptized adults when they die. Every scripture, in every major religion was chosen by man. Guidance and regulation Tell her that youre worried about her, and that you want to be together forever. Short answer: yes! Thats very good. The Bible is abundantly clear that some people will be there, but its not because of their sin. I have no doubt that dinosaurs roamed the earth millions of years ago. I would also seek to honor your grandmother by making sure you know what you believe. I dont know if he did that. Get MORE involved, but do it in a 100% positive way. We need friends and family around us. Hi, Im praying for you, Jasmine. I dont know that Scripture backs that up exactly, but Im not going to argue against it at this point. The Holy Spirit will do a lot of that on the inside of us, and you should always listen to Him. While there will always be controversy over almost anything, ask whether his teachings help you understand Jesus better, help you learn to obey God better, and help you learn how to make disciples better. In this vision, he was to tell the city of Salem, Oregon that they would be devastated by an earthquake if they didnt repent and turn toward God. Sometimes I wish I could just transfer ideas from my brain to someone elses, so you could see what I see. The Bible describes marriage as optional, and that definitely meant abstaining from sex. The same notes are used in good music and bad. The rhythm cant be good or bad, either. You should believe Him. He knows when were being honest, Justinif we really want to leave behind our old sinful life, He will both forgive us and help us. Youre kind of right: if you ONLY read Acts 2:38-39, you will see that baptism is indeed a necessity. The rich man also died and was buried. 28:18-20; CCC 848). I will do whatever I can to help you trust God more and more. Now, that leads us to another question: why does anyone end up in Hell? I also asked my college theology professor that question and his response was that Jesus made everything clean again. The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on Gentiles. I keep praying for guidance but I cant hear anything. It was that way for the Jews, and its that way for Christians. The goal is to agree with what God has said. If we are born with original sin and an infant dies before infant . If not, or if youre not sure, just do it now. Its not a choice of modern man as to the Holy Books contents. What happens to your physical body when you die? Reconciliation. I have no doubt Im wrong plenty of times as well. Thats one of the hard things about life. As for condemning anyone, thats not my job or yours. That kind of belief isnt just agreeing with an idea. The trouble is that most people WILL read Acts 2:38 like a 21st-century person. Im so glad you wrote to me! Much later, He told the Israelites to not eat pork and a bunch of other stuff. Let me know if you have any more questions! Of course He can. Its important to do our best in understanding the Bible, but this isnt a deal-breaker. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath. It is the first of the three Sacraments of Initiation, the other two being the Sacrament of Confirmation and the Sacrament of Holy Communion. Your question isnt really about baptism, but about salvation. So, those who say that Christians who eat pork violate Gods command are simply wrong. Listen to the Bible. Please consider my words carefully. Baptism is kind of like making a speech. If youre looking for information about Christianity which will help you grow quickly I can recommend ministries like Stand to Reason, Cross Examined, Cold Case Christianity, and Reasonable Faith. When I read that youve had a lot of troubles, do you know what comes to mind? There are some things about Jesus that im confused about. Is it because we want things we shouldnt have? Theyre just notes. Will you be going to Heaven when you die? 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. does it really matter if we believe that God is living in three bodies or in one? All religion contains both Justice and a message of piece. >> Will God still consider you a Christian. Water baptism is a public declaration that youve made a commitment to follow Jesus, and that you want your community of faith to know it. They love equally. 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. 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. Meet with them regularly. They idolize material wealth, success, and abstinence from sin (regardless of whether or not it is actually sin). You asked does God not accept people who believe in other gods?. Im sorry for any confusion, Leslie. Why? For exactly that reason, the New Testament tells us to be ready. On the other hand, some also have only half of the story on Jesus. It didnt make me reject the views just to gain more insight on them. Really! Simple: because they refuse to be reconciled to God. Youre exactly the age God wants you to be. That has nothing to do with reciting a particular prayer, or with being baptized. One might suggest that this is unfair, and they might seem to make a good point. Thats what oneness theology is: a tradition of men that contradicts the Word of God. Troubles. Who was here in the flesh~Jesus; Who was justified in the Spirit~Jesus; Who was seen of angels~Jesus; Who was preached unto the Gentiles~Jesus; Who was received up into glory~Jesus. You may be surprised at the answer: Sin isnt what sends people to Hell, so its not the disobedient who go there. So, when Paul wrote that we are saved by grace through faith, he wasnt talking about some kind of easy-believism. There may be periods of restlessness or moments of confusion, or just gradually deepening unconsciousness. If we follow His teachings than we will become His children. The question of purgatory is entirely illogical to me, having read the Bible. We should not expect everyone to meet our standards. You dont need to become a formal member of a local congregation unless you want to play a part in things like voting on leaders. 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. Being baptized in the Holy Spirit is being born again. He wants to heal your broken heart, Hera. I hope that these bits of advice make sense to you. 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. 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 just didnt go today. This seems weird, but the doctrine is certainly biblical. Was that a temporary thing, or a longer-term thing? If you read Acts 2:38-39 you will see that Baptism is indeed a necessity! You might have said to a friend, I read this guys blog the other day. Thats a relationship, but its not much. This is the fire of purification in 1 Corinthians 3:15, and what we call purgative fire.
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