I hope you dont mind. Thats why Jesus said I and the Father are one because they are. Rock, rap, blues, easy listeningyou name it. We dunk fabric in water and dye, and pull it up to see if the fabric has changed color. Lucifer is a translation of the Hebrew word heylel, which means light bearer or shining one or morning star. Dont be critical, but be encouraging. 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. Gods plan was to save jews and gentiles so he used the outpouring (separate from the indwelling) of the Holy Spirit to convince all of His divine plan. We may never be entirely sin-free on Earth, but we can definitely get better at pleasing God. Get married, and you can see what true love can be like. Those who surrender to God go to Heaven, warts and all. Ill address a few of the things you wrote here, in case theyre helpful for other GodWords readers. Do you think the prophets in the Old Testament, and John the Baptist and Jesus, were too harsh when warning people about judgment? If you trust God with your life, you have been baptized in the Holy Spirit. It doesnt seem like Im helping them by doing that. I do believe it would be meaningful for you to be baptized in front of your community of faith, to express to them your desire to join them in working to build Gods Kingdom, and to make clear your commitment to following Jesus closely. We dont want anybody left out. Of course, there are questions behind your question. The thief on the cross wasnt baptized, yet he was saved. Food for thought. No one comes to the Father except through Jesus. Life is such a beautiful gift from God. Its a matter of knowing we can never be good enough on our own. There will be plenty of people in Hell who recited prayers without being changed, and plenty who were baptized. 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. 4) How will I be sure, I dont go to Hell. We read a number of times in the Bible that Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness. Please consider my words carefully. We want to say something to make people feel better, and we too often arent worried about whether its actually true. Be like the Bereans. So, when asking whether something is a sin, we need to look at the command to do, or not do, that thing. This is important for our our purposes for two reasons. 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. Im not sure I understand the question, but Ill guess. Im also not a proponent of this kind of baptism, but Im not against it. And if my Grandpa is in heaven. In 2 Samuel 12 we learn of David's affair with . Rev. Youre probably not going to change that by telling them that, are you? 3:9), as the Church reaffirms in the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC): Outside the Church there is no salvation. Second, Ive removed your last name from your comment. Its my understanding that God will never give up. Have a great day! I see them a lot and I am thankful that I get to see them and have a good relationship with them. Youre not alone. Hi i was searching and came across your site, i feel guilty because i am not baptized, i believe in God but i dont feel i havent an honest relationship with him, i get told so many things like what religion to join and if i dont do things a certain way i wont be saved, it starts to get really confusing and im not sure where to go or where to start. If what youve told me is the whole story, I disagree with them about your baptism but thats not meaningful at all. Thus the greater urgency to advance the Churchs Great Commission (Matt. While there are certainly some verses like the ones you mention that seem to say that we must be baptized to be saved, theres a very important thing to consider before settling on that doctrinal interpretation. Yes, I do agree with you on certain aspects. I wonder, though: what sign would you give to your faith community by defying your parents? You wrote I dont know enough if this is the best religion for me yet. Let me strongly suggest that you examine this idea. Pray he will show you many things. Its Christians. That doesnt sound like fun, but you can trust Gods decisions. While theres no prohibition against being baptized more than once, theres certainly no reason for you to be baptized again. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Do you believe that everyone was judged in 70, and went to their eternal reward or punishment? If the object of your faith is a chair, you can think it will hold you upbut until you sit on it, you arent placing your faith in it. This might not describe you. Its okay to speculate. Thank you for your response. Both Jews and Christians are monotheists that is, we believe in ONE God, not two or three or four hundred. My life had started to get better, as every now and then. I truly hope that youre right, and that your grandsons are in Heaven. Thats Gods part. Hardon's catechism says. Thats what baptizo means. Still another kind seems centered around accomplishing a part of His plan. I hope that youve already trusted God with your life, and that we are already brother and sister in Christ. If your parents are somehow distressed or disapproving, I would suggest that you explain your decision to be baptized as soon as youre on your own. Im a Christian. It could backfire and hurt your relationship, rather than make anything better. God has been reaching out to your grandmother, and He wants her to understand how much He loves her. The point is that the ceremony is done in front of your faith community. And what would be considered satanic or demonic music? If I change out the word baptism to the words being Gay in all these answers. You and I are people, and God loves everyone. Theres nothing wrong with coming to God with selfish motives. I could testify all day long of things that have happen to me. Your grandsons may be in Heaven, or they may not. 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.". You might not want to hear this, but its true: God wants you to submit to your parents. What makes something like music good, or bad? The thief on the cross proves that one does not need to be water baptized in order to be saved. What happens in limbo? Even though we might think different things we still all believe in God. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die. Its a ritual bath where utensils are cleansed, new priests were dunked to begin their ministry, and so on. Its all Christian music, and you can use AutoPlay and Shuffle to listen to the whole website. Some by Michael Jackson arent. It may be better to take another tack: Its not your job, or mine, to correct your grandparents. Im not sure who youre replying to. Reading the Bible will help you trust God better, since youll understand Him and His plan better. Thats it. Nothing wrong with that. God created us, and wants us to have a good relationship with Him. What I see is a reframing of Christianity, a challenge to orthodoxy, and doubts about whether sincere believers have understood what Jesus really meant. Should Babies be Baptized? | Christian Reformed Church Does that make sense? Again, is it too late for me to be saved? What determines whether someone goes to Heaven or Hell? After all: if God can create the universe, theres no reason to believe He cant heal the blind. If baptism were needed for forgiveness of sins, there would be a whole bunch of other New Testament passages that make no sense. 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). Everyone who is baptized in the Holy Spirit is saved, and on their way to Heaven. All of the above is actually Step 1 combined for receiving the Holy Ghost Then theres Mark 11:24 where Jesus says you WILL receive what your heart desires.. so, if you desire to make it to heaven, Jesus made this promise to believers.. Then theres Acts 2:4: And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. Whoever says that this was for then, is highly mistaken! You are also not Alex Malarkey (made famous by the book The Boy Who Came Back From Heaven). He has a plan for you. False teachers throw almost everything into question when they deviate from the gospel. I also understand in my heart that Jesus Christ saved us all, sinners and saints alike. ', Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness. That means that nobody is there now. Its reconciliation. Why? He is God. She got the point. Here are some suggestions: Read the New Testament. We have to be persuaded that God exists, and that Hes trustworthy and then we have to commit to trusting Him. What happens to unbaptized children when they die? Ask any question about God, the Bible, or Christianity. For it is by grace you have been saved through faith. Dont think you have to wait until youre able to leave THAT church before you can get started doing what God wants. 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. Being baptized in the Holy Spirit is being born again. It does not, why because there is only 1, and His NAME is Jesus. If you need to talk, I will always be available. I also admit, Im wary to fully trust the bible as it was written by the hands of man, which is subject to the will of man leaving me afraid that I hadnt followed gods doctrine correctly. Awesome! 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. The problem is not your experience, but what you do as a result of experiencing it. What do I mean by that? Followers of Jesus need each other. Let God do the pressuring. >> Do the rules change about sin or have we gotten the whole Gay and Christian thing wrong? 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. >> Will God still consider you a Christian. When we show love to others, we are being like God. Can saying the prayer of repentance take a person to heaven without being baptised? She said: "Families can learn when to give medicines and when to introduce visitors. The best place for that is the Bible. The new birth is baptism with the Holy Spirit. The point is that youre making a public statement about your faith in Jesus. Let me know if it raises more questions than it answers. The son is of God and The holy ghost was created before all time and all creation. I hope you will share my confidence that God WILL help you grow into exactly the woman He wants. The first converts to Christianity were Jewish, and knew exactly what convert baptism was for: to show the community of faith that you have decided to follow Jesus. I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit. #2. It is the first of the three Sacraments of Initiation, the other two being the Sacrament of Confirmation and the Sacrament of Holy Communion. 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. Thanks for writing. I certainly dont believe that. Ive found that many who struggle with questions about God struggle because theyre simply not born again. Its good that you want to be baptized, and I understand your frustration with your parents. Mormons borrow the idea of God, then use that idea to claim that God was once a man and that men can become gods. Try to connect with a bunch of people at the church. We do the same today. Have you looked in the mirror and admitted that living life your way simply isnt going to work out like it should? i know this is the right choice, but everything keeps getting in the way. Before He died, Jesus taught us about His kingdom, about how we should live, and about Heaven and Hell. Youve mentioned two specific questions: whether we can believe the Bible, and whether its reasonable to believe in miracles. Thanks for writing! He helps us understand the way things work, helps us learn to be like Jesus, and leads us to love and serve others. Theres no magic involved. I dont know if he did that. In 2 Corinthians 5, this is described as being a new creature. The apostle Paul described this as being adopted by God, and we become His children. Jesus paid for all the sins of the world, but u have to accept his payment. We have to read all of the Bible with eyes from when it was written otherwise well misunderstand a TON. Thats a big encouragement for others, and a wise thing to do. All of the people Ive known over the years who have said the same kind of thing. While baptism is traditionally understood as being dunked, its not a rule. Do Bells teachings have the ring of authority that comes from matching up with the gospel as Jesus and His disciples taught it? Lets walk through it together. I dont think there needs to be a now what in this situation. No, I dont think youd do those things but you seem to have no problem suggesting that youre right simply because youve read the Bible very deeply. Additionally, even Purgatory is limited to creatures with a soul, which can be concluded by " The Man Who Would Be King " meaning angels don't end up there either, they would have to just "wink out" like the light on a candle being snuffed. Clearly and obviously, at least part of Matthew 25 is still in the future. 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.. What would the Pastor say to a person before being baptized, what must i be reconciled for. If it were, the account of Cornelius and his household would be false. I dont know whether that was Gods plan, but I would be grateful that it happened. As Gods co-workers we urge you not to receive Gods grace in vain. To me, that isnt enough evidence to Change what was said in the Old Testament. Sorry if this is a bit all over the place, Im just confused and never really learned about religion that much and Im a teen. He says Baptism should be in jesus name and we say it should be in the father,son,holy spirit. I thought that Jesus was a piece of him in human form but not him entirely. Meet with them regularly. Dont try to hide your sins, Aidan God knows about them already. News. If so, then nobody could go to Heaven. Second, following Jesus is not joining a religion. Faith. Im working to change that. With respect, I have every reason to doubt that youll do it but I sincerely hope that youll surprise me and be like a Berean. Let me know if theres more I can do for you. 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. Next, we should ask who decides who gets into Heaven?. Sin doesnt keep people out of Heaven or send them to Hell. I believe fully in the gospel of Jesus Christ but I have yet to be baptized and it is for this very reason: every church I have attended is visibly wicked. 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.. If theres any way I can be helpful to you, please dont hesitate to let me know. Ive dealt with this situation a number of times in the past, and it has always ended in one of two ways: heartbreak or disaster. For personal reasons. 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. Of course it is. You see, nobody has what it takes to get to Heaven on their own. Mark 16:16 says whoever believes AND is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. For me, thats one of the best parts of following Jesus. No problem, chuck them on the Limbo scrapheap. I was gay, but as I looked towards God, my lust for men & women had slowly started to go away. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books. He knit you together in your mothers womb. The reason I say that nobody is in Heaven or Hell right now is that the Bible speaks of judgment as an end-time event. Baptism is our participation in the death and resurrection of Jesus. Thats the best way to live. Its what comes out of their mouths. In Hades, where he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham far away, with Lazarus by his side. or have had an encounter with Him ? Keep in mind that the Holy Spirit who is God will never lead you to do anything that contradicts the gospel. Romans 3:20. For he says, In the time of my favor I heard you, The Father sent the Son. Do you see what John (one of Jesus disciples) wrote about forgiveness of sin? >> 2) Was/Is it too late for me to be saved? Those who continue to rebel do not go to Heaven, in spite of all that Jesus has done to pave the way for us. Your words tell me that you might consider what you should believe to be a personal decision as well. They put themselves in the position of prophet, proclaiming what they believe to be Gods message, and they get into all kinds of trouble. Lets say a Christian like me who was sprinkled with water as a baby and i still believe in Jesus, therefore in the Bible it says with salvation you are saved in Faith through Jesus Christ by praying and repenting of your Sins and im still never baptized in water, will i still go to Heaven. Thats great! 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. Unbaptized Babies that Die: Five Theories (Limbo Part III) I can help. Youre just braver than most, to say what you think. Baptism is kind of like making a speech. Jesus DID endure a horrible beating and death on our behalf. Make sure you use Autoplay to listen while you do other things. In March of the next year, he finally got in touch. So do others who talk with me about Rob Bells words. 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. The Bible was, is and always will be the infallible Word of God. that was so rude what u just say that and who ever u say that too ; jesus is watching ?????? I thought I needed to hear from Him. The New Testament is clear that everyone will either be in Heaven or Hell. Christianity is an intellectually rigorous pursuit of the truth, and these folks care about explaining the truth in ways that make sense. Some songs by BTS are really great. I would probably try to find out how to help God win the next battle. Theres no question about the transmission of Scripture. We went to Disneyland a bunch of times. 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. Also, my grandson was born with all of his dads chromosomes and none of his mothersis that uncommon? The ossuary would then be placed with other ossuaries containing the bones of family members. I also reject the concept of purgatory. When someone tells a grieving person Theyre in a better place, theyre trying to comfort that person. If there were 3, it would read baptizing in the names of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost. You can be privately baptized it never says in the bible that you cannot be privately baptized. Its pretty simple. Yes, the Bible tells of a number of times that angels appear as human beings. But one who is more powerful than I will come, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. Yes, the idea that God is three persons in one is weird. Being reconciled with God is simple, but its not always easy. Pope Benedict, himself a top theologian who before his election in 2005 expressed doubts about limbo, authorized the publication of the document, called "The Hope of Salvation for Infants Who Die. In ancient Israel, baptism was a public ceremony where a person was dunked in a MIKVEH. What makes you think theres a right path to anywhere? I said ok, if he signed carpenter (because thats what he does for a living) would they cash it.? Is that what gets someone into Heaven, or are you pretending that thats what gets someone into Heaven? And we know from verse 1 that the Word WAS God. Will that affect my relationship with god? In Matthew 25 we read that Jesus speaks of the resurrection of the dead: When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his glorious throne. First, I appreciate you being honest with me. my reason for not getting baptized before now was that i was scared of water and this morning at church, i told one of the men that might be the pastor soon that i wanted to get baptized. Do you not want to go to church because youd rather stay home and watch Netflix? Very likely, youll feel this way again (and again) as you continue to grow and study. Spending quality time with other people who follow Jesus will help you trust God better. Furthermore, this is not even what Fr. Baptism is simply a public ceremony where you tell some of the Christians where you live that youve decided to follow Jesus. At no point could my friend conclude that he was simply not actually hearing from God. What if Lucifer dethroned God? Does that make sense? I can tell God give you a wisdom. You will become part of Gods family! If we dont, arent we disobeying? Thats something different. Go instead to my brothers and tell them, I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God. Each believer is baptized after believing, to profess their faith to the community. Im always curious. We have to wait to get to Heaven to learn if our loved ones are there. I feel like I am tricking people that church is for me when I go to church but really I dont feel like that. And I clearly would never want to go through life without sex. 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. What about good deeds done for the wrong reasonscan someone get into Heaven for doing good when they have selfish reasons? These friends might be at school, or in a youth group at a local church, or just in your neighborhood. Most of them grow-up to be rational, not believing in gods, life after death, and other harmful beliefs. Whats the difference between going to Heaven and going to Hell? If so, you are my brother. 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. Like Paul, I dont baptize. The only difference is that Jesus has a body because He became human. I was so scares if we didnt go to heaven like what im hoping for.. artificial intelligence and data science salary / &nbspgreeneville football 2021 schedule / what happens to unbaptized babies; raspberry pi stop autostart program Jesus explains to all of us that He came to give us LIFE. Hello, I was wondering if I would make it to heaven. Thanks for writing! Your question isnt really about baptism, but about salvation. Sometimes we see what we want to see, and our feelings will often confirm our hopes. You ask good questions, Chris. I have a few thoughts about this. Still, Im pretty old, and have suffered maybe a bit more so I hope you understand my desire to go home and be with God, and with my loved ones who loved Him. Im here for you, Jen. Thats salvation. 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 it is. This is a lot more common than most people think. The verse says what comes out of your mouth defiles you, not what you put in. 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. They will encourage you, support you, and help you when you need it. 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. The question isnt whether youve been dunked, but whether you trust God with your life. What do you think is the best explanation? Its GOOD that youre taking action! There are no private baptisms in Scripture for that reason. The Bible is clear, though: Jesus the Son is the same kind of being as the Father. 3 The number of people who think about or attempt suicide is even higher. This passage would be an incomplete explanation of how one can be saved. The penalty for sin has been paidall thats left is to be reconciled to God. I appreciate hearing from you. God knows that we cant be all that we should be without His help, so He offers His help. Thats it. I cant make that call for you. I know none of the stuff is demonic because they (BTS) spreads messages about self-love and self acceptance. Have a great day! This is not to be confused with the kind of baptism practiced by John the Baptist, or by Jesus disciples and the early church. where will you be if you are not reconciled and once you die is it too late? We belong to Him, and to each other. 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. I dont pray a lot but I do believe in him. Thats good. Also how can we believe in Miracles? Its not that the devil wont try to mess with your head, of course. After He left, the Father sent the Holy Spirit to dwell in those who trust in Him. That doesnt change its meaning. Being together is a primary way we grow and become better followers of Jesus. 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. So you want to grow in Christ, yes? Ill make it really, really simple. Clearly, thats not true. Heres the video: Daniel Wallace, one of the foremost experts on the Bible, has a full session on the reliability of the Bible. At times things will be very, very difficult but that doesnt mean it wont also be good at the same time. The Bible is abundantly clear that the wicked will be punished. So if you havent being baptized yet, my encouragement to you is you must get baptize.

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