The Bible tells us that everyone has been forgiven. Youve given me some clues, but Id like to ask a few questions. But coupled with that question filled with heart wrenching anguish begs the question who we think God is. And I clearly would never want to go through life without sex. Youre accepting some things, but rejecting others. Did you catch that? I truly hope that youre right, and that your grandsons are in Heaven. what happens to unbaptized adults when they die. Im working to change that. We went to Disneyland a bunch of times. I would recommend the non-confrontational approach. Heres how I currently understand it I may be wrong, of course. Think of it like a chair. Have a great day! Thats awesomebut thats not how God judges whether we should get into Heaven. What we can say is that all three persons are one God, but they are not each other. The Holy Spirit who is God Himself comes and lives in us. I even corrected my boyfriend when he said Jesus was his God. This cant be. Homosexuals and heterosexuals alike have the same two options: to obey God, or to do whatever we want to do. Let me know if you have any questions. At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores and longing to eat what fell from the rich mans table. God then flooded the world and all that was left was Noah and his Ark. 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. If baptism is something we do because we understand God and what He wants from us, then we should all be baptized over and over as we learn more about Him. I have read many Bibles from various religions and I believe I understand the right path for my own being. With all due respect to Gina, dont listen to her. Our bodies will be transformed at the coming of Jesus. Oh, there will be judgment. I baptize you with water; but he who is mightier than I is coming, the So Jesus is saying here in Acts 1:5. He knit you together in your mothers womb. We all want our loved ones to be in Heaven. Tell Him that you want your life to be good, and happy, and meaningful, and useful and then tell Him that you want His help. Read Mark 16: 15-16. If He will accept them without baptism, He will accept you and me. If not, let me know. We dont know exactly what happens when we die. I believe all Christians need to get baptized. I am not baptized but want to but my parents dont have the time to . Let me caution you, though: theres no such thing as doing my own Christian thing. The Bible describes the church (that is, all Christians everywhere) as the Body of Christ. Its also a good way to check out what their congregation does, to see if thats a better fit for you than where youve been. What if were very bad when were young, but we wise up and become very good when were older? The aborted or unborn child that dies, along with all children that die not reaching the age of accountability, are in heaven. Its possible your parents are concerned because being baptized again might be seen as you leaving behind the faith they raised you in. Nobody should be manipulated into being baptized but, to be baptized as we see in the New Testament, new converts need to understand the nature of the commitment theyve made. Find some that you can trust and let them know how things are going. I guess for now ill settle for book-marking and adding your RSS feed to my Google account. As you interact with God, your relationship will grow. In that same passage, Jesus told Nicodemus that He would die for us, so that everyone who believes may have eternal life in him. When in the Old Testament it says not to. Im not sure I agree with your opinion in this article either. I welcome your feedback, of course. That doesnt make it okay, of course but it does mean that youre no worse than anybody else. If someone ends up in Hell, it wont be by accident. Now: it may be that youre really wondering about having a GOOD relationship with God. Theres nothing wrong with being young! Music is a combination of sounds and words, sung to a rhythm. When were children, we often disobey our parents. This is silly superstition, to be sure. Theyre not just for you, but for anyone who reads your comment. I started listening to a great many sermons and began meeting with a Biblical counselor. Thats not a bad question. Question answered: What happens to unbaptized babies? A lot of that happens when the child recognizes that, for this time in their life, they need to submit to their parents. Heres an example: When people get this command wrong, they get the assessment wrong. Even if I have earphones on, they would want to hear what Im listening to. 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 ! So there is a difference between being baptized in the Holy Spirit and having the Holy Spirit anoint you for a specific work. Im very confused. But we dont live our life by it. Dont get me wrong: baptism is important. The word reconcile is the Greek word katallasso. I said ok, what about signing son. God did that. He asked her, Who made your heart?. Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father, who sent him. Im praying for you right now, Reita. We live far apart, but the web can connect us at any time. What makes you think Jesus will save anyone? that was so rude what u just say that and who ever u say that too ; jesus is watching ?????? Im happy to play a small part in so many lives! I hope you dont mind. We have been instructed, by Jesus Himself, to be baptized. Im very happy to hear that youve taken control with regard to porn and your thoughts. And that person is baptized and is a firm believer in god the. The Bible is like any other book when reading, you cant just pick out certain versus such as believe and you will be saved, you have to read it all and it comes together.God will help you. We must use ALL of Scripture, and not only the parts we like. Isnt disobedience a sin? 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. The Bible describes marriage as optional, and that definitely meant abstaining from sex. We can turn to a passage of Scripture to see why Im so concerned. Again, is it too late for me to be saved? There are consequences, to be surebut I wouldnt suggest that God would punish financial excess by taking out a loan in someone elses name. https://bethelgrace.wordpress.com/2008/06/26/are-you-lukewarm, http://www.oldpaths.com/Archive/Davison/Roy/Allen/1940/036-outpouring.html. The second thing I want to say is that you clearly dont understand the Scriptures. Is it possible for an 18 year old (me) to get baptized without my parents? Lets not pretend that theres nothing to be afraid of! Baptism is important, but so is your witness to your parents. Im against the distractions and confusion that come from his teaching. At no point could my friend conclude that he was simply not actually hearing from God. Instead, you should wait. 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. I prayed for guidance, and heard nothing and things didnt seem to go well. Is it because we want things we shouldnt have? Does that make sense? Unfortunately, thats not necessarily good enough to convince anyone. Theyre one. Heres what Paul wrote about that in 2 Corinthians 5:14-6:1: For Christs love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. Thats also nonsense. Yes, Hes meek and mild and compassionate and loving. Its clear that some people who think they are saved arent actually saved. Its actually pretty wise. It was a public ceremony, where a person expressed their faith to the community, saying that they wanted to be part of the community. 1. 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. When I found one of their songs that sends a message that a Christian shouldnt promote, I would save it to play when Im with them. In case anybody reading this wonders about what I just wrote, lets consider a real-life scenario. what happens to unbaptized babies. For now, what we have isnt quite what it should be. Do you think that with all the money that some not all megachurces spend on making a luxurious life for their pastor will one day haunt them in the form of bankruptcy or debt. Christianity teaches that its the other way around: we are never alone. As my previous comment says, Matthew 25 says that God will separate the godly from the ungodly at the end. Thats great! The kind of baptism commanded by Jesus is the kind that accompanies personal faith. Your grandsons may be in Heaven, or they may not. If the thief was saved and Im pretty sure we agree that he was then it wasnt because he kept the law. I could go on and on. These friends might be at school, or in a youth group at a local church, or just in your neighborhood. Only then could they make that kind of commitment. If im ready to be baptized in water, what are the ways to do of baptism. No, of course not. If That Way is unknown or unheard of to these people, what happens to those who are ignorant of the Father, when they die? 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. Its important to surround yourself with people who will help you grow, and be with you during tough times. If being good is the ticket to Heaven, how good do we have to be? If you have, youve been born again and your eternal life has already begun. what happens to unbaptized adults when they die. Being baptized only gets you wet. There are groups of people out there who call themselves Christians who insist that believers have to be baptized using very specific words, in a very specific way, or it somehow doesnt count or that its wrong, and that God would be displeased by it. If what youve told me is the whole story, I disagree with them about your baptism but thats not meaningful at all. The Holy Spirit brought me to your message because I was reading this page and decided to say a prayer but was a little confused while praying because I was not sure if they are one. Because theyre worried about the cells in their body being dispersed and then being irretrievable. (1 John 1:5-9). But: if all sins are forgiven, why will anybody go to Hell? You can be saved right now. I mean, I dont know. What happens to babies and young children who die? Listen. This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. While we were sinners even enemies of God He died for us. I didnt understand the fullness of the gospel, though. First, going to church is probably the wrong way to look at it. I get it. We dont want anybody left out. Have a great day! Pray he will show you many things. You could get hit by a bus, or bitten by an angry goat, or have a sudden aneurysm, or trip on a crack in the sidewalk and hit your head on the corner of a little kids red wagon, or slip in the shower and break your hyoid bone on the faucet, or any number of other things. Sometimes, life is tough. He didnt raise questions and leave people hanging. Youre 15. What would the Pastor say to a person before being baptized, what must i be reconciled for. I found rumors about the world ending soon. He loves perfectly. Its possible they see something that you dont see, so I would recommend having a conversation with them about it. Like a lot of people, I didnt have a good relationship with my own father. Hi, Let me know. Why did Lucifer rebel against God? You will become part of Gods family! Re-formulated positively, it means that all salvation comes from Christ the Head through the Church which is his Body: Basing itself on Scripture and Tradition, the Council teaches that the Church, a pilgrim now on earth, is necessary for salvation: the one Christ is the mediator and the way of salvation; he is present to us in his body which is the Church. I got doubt, because It sounds like youre saying that being disobedient sinning will send a Christian to Hell. In the Bible, God says that were not saved by our own works, but by what Jesus did for us. We must test our beliefs against Scripture, as Im sure you would agree. Id be happy to help. 2 Corinthians 5:14 tells us that when Jesus died, its as if we all died. Obey your parents, young one. Youre now part of the discussion. God has done His part, and we are His ambassadors, begging people to be reconciled to Him. Hi Tony. Are you born again? Im sorry for any confusion, Leslie. First, its nice to meet you! =), Hi I am 12 years old and i have never been baptized, but I do Believe in God very much so. Jesuss plan was for his disciples to make disciples who make disciples who all follow Him! Baptism is a command for those who ARE saved, not a command for those who WISH to be saved. The time came when the beggar died and the angels carried him to Abrahams side. Still another kind seems centered around accomplishing a part of His plan. If they needed money, they would even sell Torah scrolls to pay for it! Thanks! This is known as modalism, where the one God reveals Himself in three different modes, like fitting Himself differently into different situations. One is something you choose to do, the other is an involuntary emotional attraction. I believe i go to heaven immediately. Youre important to God. You had some things wrong when you were young, and youve gained a greater understanding of God and how He works since then. The only way to actually trust the chair is to sit on it. Someone who was buried 600 years ago has decomposed, and the surrounding plants and animals and bugs used their body for nutrients. Does God know all those that will God to heaven? If we are born with original sin and an infant dies before infant . 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. Im 32 yrs of age and I was baptized at 15 yrs old when I wasnt truly ready. Not for humans to punish. He himself explicitly asserted the necessity of faith and Baptism, and thereby affirmed at the same time the necessity of the Church which men enter through Baptism as through a door. Any local congregation of people can SAY theyre Christian, but Christians are simply all of the people, throughout history, who have been born again. And the bible also says that if we broke one commandment then we broke all. If youre a Christian, you should be baptized not so you can go to Heaven, but because you want all that God has for you. And Last question: GOD told us to keep the sabbath, GODs holy day. I do, so I would baptize as we see in Matthew 28: in the names of the three persons who are all one God. In Hades, where he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham far away, with Lazarus by his side. Maybe you should just avoid playing your music while youre with them. Cornelius and his whole household werent baptized, yet they were saved. There are a lot of things that Christians disagree on. Be like the Bereans. Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. Nobody would suggest that anyone have sex with someone they dont want to have sex with but lots of people suggest that sex is very, very important. If so are you even aware that youre dead? Yeah, you may have never heard that part before. Im telling you to be aware that some in your church may sound wise and mature but still be spiritual infants. Your questions are good, normal questionsyoure asking the same things that we all should ask: will God be fair, or unfair? The thief on the cross proves that one does not need to be water baptized in order to be saved. Demonically controlled? Have you experienced the new birth that Jesus talks about? But I still feel held back from getting baptized I feel like I dont know enough if this is the best religion for me yet. He says he is a Christian and i believe him. Rhythm is just the speed at which we do things. They're buried, just like anyone else who dies. Jesus paid for all the sins of the world, but u have to accept his payment. It sounds to me like you were probably saved, or at least that you were in process. Honestly, I wouldnt spend a lot of time debating the idea with anyone, including myself. You CAN find a church you enjoy. The Bible tells us that God has been working on you for your whole life. We know we have a relationship with God in exactly the same way we know we have a relationship with anyone! Thats not how it works. Hes an expert in looking at the evidence to find holes in peoples explanations. I am not, however, their granddaughter. Trust what? You asked about false teachers, not about Rob Bell. First, a false teacher is a teacher. You say that you believe in God very much. Its not as if being baptized in the wrong church will hurt youtheyre just witnessing you getting wet. 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. Our part in Gods plan is that we trust Him, and we follow His lead. I appreciate hearing from you. 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. I would love to discuss this with your further, should you need a hand. Youre clearly not rejecting Godyou seem to want more of Him. He has already promised to do this for you, if you ask. That is nonsense, and its usually based in the idea that baptism is a spiritual act that must be performed by following a formula. Theres a HUGE difference between mentally agreeing with the general explanation of the gospel and believing the gospel. If you dont have a community, find one. Make it a habit. I mean, I dont know if one day Ill suddenly fall in love with a man. Thats why Jesus said I and the Father are one because they are. Turner begins the chapter on the scrutinies by pointing out that these rites should not be omitted saying, "Reducing the number of scrutinies is a dispensation the bishop may grant, not the local priest.". It has nothing to do with the old covenant God made with the ancient Israelites, as this behavior is also condemned in the New Testament under the new covenant. 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. All religion contains both Justice and a message of piece. God doesnt judge us based on whether weve been more good than bad. Sin doesnt keep people out of Heaven or send them to Hell. Its really pretty simple. Christianity is following a person. So which is it that happens?. You can only accept it or reject it. The idea seems to be that theyre worried about the resurrectionthat cremating their body will somehow make it harder for God to reunite their spirit with their flesh. Baptism is good, and you should be baptized when you are ablebut being baptized wont wash away your sins. We dont want to be surprised by His return. If you see a chair, you know that its something used for sitting. Our model is clear: people need to know what Jesus taught, and then be willing to obey Him. If youre able to ask them for advice, you may find their information helpful even if it hurts a bit. Thats knowledge, not trust. While theres no prohibition against being baptized more than once, theres certainly no reason for you to be baptized again. They seem to act as if homosexuality is a horrible problem or something. Your responsibility isnt to be perfect, but to always trust Godeven when you mess up. Is it boring? Being baptized does not make you a Christian. The important question is whether youve been born again, Deborah. A question for you: when will God not forgive that denial? And so one of His teachings is about baptism. Im here for you. I was saved about 6 months ago. We sometimes spiritualize things too much. Do his teachings shed light on difficult passages of Scripture, clearing up misunderstandings? This baptism needs no ritual, has no script, and cannot be done by human hands. It is because a small mistake can lead us to hell.. From that i was thinking that going to heaven is not that easy.. Im scared that i will not meet my parents when im gone like were in the different world.. And i dont want to suffer in hell and ofc i dont want to let my parents go to that place too.. Hi Tony, thank you for your answer. What IS wrong is to suggest that theres more than one God, or that the Father and Son and Spirit are the same person. Thanks u so much. Many of my friends believe that when we die our spirit leaves our body and is with Jesus. Read more about this in the next item on the list: It appears that wrong may or may not be the best description. Thats not at all what Jesus taught. All three were present at Jesus baptism, and Jesus mentioned both the Father and Spirit, separately, at the Last Supper. Spread Jesus messagethe same message that He preached, that His disciples preached, and that believers have preached for many centuries. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 100% false. Let me know how it goes. Ill try to provide what little insight I have. Wow am in love with this site. Dont try to grow on your own! Its that the Holy Spirit dwells in you, and its much more likely that you were being warned than that you were being tricked. It should not be. I want to get to a point where I believe this religion and I chose this religion for myself. I say once you spend time in prayer and have an encounter with Jesus you cant shut up about Him and what He is doing in your life. He was explaining the difference between following human traditions, which focus on external things, and following God, who looks at our hearts to see the truth. Im always curious. Not like being healthy and rich, but like being joyful and satisfied and turning into the person you were created to become. >> The thief on the cross was told he would be with him that day in paradise. Baptism is something that believers do AFTER they believe, and not being baptized will not send you to hell. Get the wisdom they offer, ignore the silliness, and continue asking good questions about what God wants. Sin is bad. If you want to be part of His Kingdom, you must acknowledge that He is King, and that to be part of His Kingdom you must submit to His authority. Youre probably not going to change that by telling them that, are you? I promise. I do not know if you heard of Amir from BEHOLD ISRAEL, he gives good teaching on many subjects. Thanks for letting me vent. This passage makes a couple of things clear. Faith isnt simply mentally agreeing with the truthits placing your trust in the object of your faith. Reconciliation is just making things right in a relationship. Please think through this carefully: if baptism is required for salvation, then Romans 10:9-10 simply cannot be true. Was Gods plan for me? What makes you think there will BE a judgment day? 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. I knew of Jesus, and I knew him as my Lord & Saviour most of my life. Baptism is important, but it doesnt give us life. the Lord Jesus is all about love, he doesnt bring sickness and disease on us, but he can allow things to happen. Its safe, and wise, and mature. Posted on June 8, 2022 ; in pete davidson first snl episode; by Yes Baptism is a requirement, Even when Jesus came to John the Baptist , John Baptist Jesus ! Young people want things now, but thats not usually how God works. Its not that difficult. When you decide to trust God with your whole life, and when you find those people near you, THEN you should be baptized. Its another way to say that we trust God with our lives, which leads to being born again. I have committed sins before. Purgatory is where people atone for their own sinsthe ones they committed before dying, after their last confession (being a Roman Catholic rite). Dont be critical, but be encouraging. The issue of a person's fate after physical death falls within the competence of God, not man. Love, instead, is a decision to act for the benefit of others, even if it costs you. Look for confirmation from Scripture that the message you think youre getting matches the message that God has been sending. I will accept Gods judgement on me. We read them in context to make sure we understood them. A private baptism that is, where one is baptized without the presence of ones faith community doesnt accomplish what baptism is designed to accomplish. All of this is unbelievably, incredibly, totally awesome. You might not fit into that category. Its like I want to share my gift to others but I guess I fear of being judge. It was used as a slur in the very beginning, and its often used as a slur today. As this was happening, others heard and were marveled after Peter spoke unto them about the occurence and in Acts 2:37 Now when they heard this they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and the rest of the apostles, Men and brethern, what shall we do.? Jesus talked about that in John 3. Did you catch that? Of course it is. I was taught we must be baptised by water for the holy ghost to come upon us to teach us and free us from sin. How do you know you have a relationship with god. God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. Death marks that moment in life when your physical body stops working to survive. We all need help and encouragement from time to time, too so I recommend looking around for some people in your area who already trust God, and build good relationships with them. In John 3:5 Jesus tells Nicodemus, Except a man be born of the WATER AND OF THE SPIRIT, he CANNOT enter into the kingdom of God. Do you only have one church near you, and want to avoid that one for personal reasons? They have to meet Gods standards or they dont get in. If I were you, I would go to church for as long as your parents would take you. He wants to heal your broken heart, Hera. The Isaiah 14 passage that uses the word is describing the king of Babylon, Nebuchadnezzer II. You and I probably believe some things that arent true, but that doesnt make us false teachersit only makes us incorrect. I moved to my grandmas at some point in 2012. The Bible teaches that if we trust God to guide us, He will help us become what we should be. . Me too. He will judge us based on what we do know. Because this is true, it seems wise to not put it off. Imagine if EVERY Christian lived out Matthew 28:19 and taught other would-be Christians this truth as we walked with each other in life. (Mark 1:8). If you want to be baptized but are not allowed, relax. 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. Sin is no longer the issue because, as that passage tells us, all died when Jesus died for us.
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