Heres the video: I would be very happy to help you with this, Ted. He has revealed Himself to us in many ways. You know what was weird about Disneyland? We implore you on Christs behalf: Be reconciled to God., Surely no one can stand in the way of their being baptized with water. No thanks. I knew of Jesus, and I knew him as my Lord & Saviour most of my life. I have to die to show my faith! Your criticism is noted, and Ill be keeping an eye on myself to make sure Im not being unduly harsh. The sounds (notes) cant be good or bad. Older people do too, but usually less. Now, on to your question about cremation. Who was in the world.? You never know, so give it a shot. Its not forgiveness, since everybody has been forgiven. God became a man for several reasons, but a main one was to show us how to live right. Believe it or not, other Christians need you. Christianity teaches that its the other way around: first God adopts us into His family because we accept His love, and, In a religion, people are on their own. Trust the Holy Spirit to do the real work in her heartyou just love her and tell her whats on your mind. Welcome! I know: thats not what youve heard before. I am not baptized yet and im not sure by which name i have to be baptized. Christ died once and we will only have one true baptism once we understand its power and its call to alive to God in Christ. At the moment of death the soul of the lost is sent to hell where it is in conscious torment. im Dezi what if your saved but your still scared about whats gonna happen and when it happens. For we are Gods handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. ONE GOD Thats one of the reasons probably the main reason that people reject God: they want to do their own thing. We went to Disneyland a bunch of times. However: it is wise to pay close attention to such criticisms. Where their teachings match whats found in the Bible, theyre right. 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. Ill try to simplify, if possible. My spirit will be with Jesus and only my body will be in the ground until the coming of Jesus. Were not all great at it yet, but we want to be like God. Thats a big encouragement for others, and a wise thing to do. Im kind of old, and have been around the block a few times. If your parents will allow it, you should be baptized. What happens to your physical body when you 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. When people ask me and they do Im not free to tell them whatever I want to. Why accept one thing that Jesus taught and reject another? Please dont make the rich mans mistake and believe that the world needs to see a miracle before theyll believe. He is God. Think of it like a chair. Well, the God that Christians worship is just. Do you feel like the church your parents take you to is as waste of time, and that youd rather be serving God more seriously than they are? And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book. In other words, Baptism is a MUST for getting to Heaven Theres no denying this according to Acts 2:38! Thanks for writing to me. John answered them all, I baptize you with water. Its simply the place where God is. The answer is yes, that is what He commanded. Some of Her greatest Saints have disagreed on this issue: St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas, for example, came to different conclusions. 6:23 ), they have not earned such "wages.". Your email address will not be published. I dont like to steal, I forbid myself of stealing. I am not baptized but want to but my parents dont have the time to . Look above: Jesus also died to demonstrate how much God loves us. God knows all things. Sometimes the parents need to apologize, or to explain their decisions, but its mostly the child seeing that they ARE a child, and that they should accept instruction and correction from their parents. This is a lot more common than most people think. Now we have been going to the Same Church for many Years, but im not as Lukewarm as my Parents because i decided to Up my Faith and Sing while Cheering for Jesus. The Bible is abundantly clear that some people will be there, but its not because of their sin. Dont try to grow on your own! Baptizing a dead person just gets them wet. >> Also you say that means you wont go to heaven or hell. Also, what if youre not baptized nor have any religion, but still believe in a higher power, just not part of Christianity or anything specific; does that mean youre going to hell? These friends might be at school, or in a youth group at a local church, or just in your neighborhood. Ive been there. Let me know what you think about Awesome Christian Music, would you? If so are you even aware that youre dead? Tell God that you want to trust Him completely, and that youve decided to accept His invitation to become a citizen of His Kingdom. Study the Scriptures. No need to baptised by the holyspirit. I feel like I am tricking people that church is for me when I go to church but really I dont feel like that. 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. Is He right, or wrong? One isnt saved by being a Catholic, or a Mormon, or a Jew, or a Baptist, or a Presbyterian, or a Nazarene, or anything else. I have a question. No, baptism is not required for salvation. You might take this part of the conversation over to another page on this site, The Doctrine of the Trinity. Its possible with Gods providence (Matt. It was that way for the Jews, and its that way for Christians. Ill use another passage to illustrate: If you declare with your mouth, Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Dont get me wrong: God loves good deeds. Sometimes we see what we want to see, and our feelings will often confirm our hopes. Youre clearly not rejecting Godyou seem to want more of Him. We know that Jesus did not sin. Have you chosen to turn your life over to God, and to trust that He knows best how you should live? In the same way, your neighbor is misled. Being a Christian means that we follow Jesus and learn what He taught, for surebut when youre a Christian, the Holy Spirit comes to live in you. ( Genesis 2:7) Likewise, when Adam died, he returned to dust and ceased to exist. He then breathed into Adams body the breath of life, and Adam became a living being. We read them in context to make sure we understood them. 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. 2 Hell. King David did not want his sin to be discovered. Let me know if my explanations have created more questions for you. I have no doubt Im wrong plenty of times as well. Ive sinned. Like what is said wish? Second, judgment day. The New Testament explains that, at the end of time, everyone will be gathered together. Being filled with the Spirit is often called the anointing, and has nothing to do with salvation. From a biblical perspective, it doesnt matter at all. Jesus will, as we read in Matthew, judge everybody in the future. Go instead to my brothers and tell them, I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God. Thats also nonsense. If someone ends up in Heaven, it wont be by accident. Youre not alonemany have the same questions. Our model is clear: people need to know what Jesus taught, and then be willing to obey Him. Limbo is a theory developed by Medieval theologians as the place where unbaptized persons go when they die. After becoming a Christian, you should be baptizedbut not being baptized does not make you not a Christian. My Parents are not Cristian, and I am pretty sure they would not want to be there if I were to get baptized. Hes still working in you, even when you cant see it and cant understand it. Im praying for you, Jasmine. Are bankruptcy and debt spiritual consequences? You CAN find a church you enjoy. I acknowledge my Sins and pray to Jesus to forgive me, why do I have to be baptized in water. As for condemning anyone, thats not my job or yours. I mean, sure, they can control weather or not they should engage in the sexual act. Baptism is simply a public ceremony where you tell some of the Christians where you live that youve decided to follow Jesus. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Have you decided to follow Jesus? The rich man also died and was buried. For he says, In the time of my favor I heard you, Other vital organs, including your kidneys and liver, stop. The second punishment of therapeutic and cleanses the soul. Get MORE involved, but do it in a 100% positive way. 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. Lately Ive dedicated more of my life to God, destroyed my computer and tablet and spend more time in the word and prayer and my faith is growing. As you grow, God will help you to sin less and less. Nobody goes to Heaven without being reconciled to God. If you see a chair, you know that its something used for sitting. You say youre Catholic, but thats often a simple statement about which church you attend. Iam born again christian. 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 . Please dont hesitate to contact me with more questions, or if you need to talk, or would like to learn more about apologetics. Everybody has the same opportunity to be saved, and only those who purposely reject God will be not accepted, as you say. Other dehydration causes include: Diarrhea, vomiting. But, I have a question: when the disciples asked Jesus if they should pray to him he replied, no you pray to the father. So he called to him, Father Abraham, have pity on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, because I am in agony in this fire. But Abraham replied, Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things, while Lazarus received bad things, but now he is comforted here and you are in agony. Im open to discussion, and to being shown wrongdont hesitate to re-engage. Heres what Jesus said: For just as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, even so the Son gives life to whom he is pleased to give it. People need to understand the difference. This passage would be an incomplete explanation of how one can be saved. Suicide rates increased 30% between 2000-2018, and declined in 2019 and 2020. We all learn as we go. When we try to learn what God thinks about a specific idea, its best to look at ALL that Hes said. so God was aware of the part his son would play as God knows all and created all. The quandary goes something like this. If thats the case, then Jesus didnt actually die for your sinsdid He? Sir Tony may the almighty God grant you more grace and the anointing to continue the good work. Please dont hesitate to ask a LOT of questions, and do a little homework. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. where will you be if you are not reconciled and once you die is it too late? The Bible doesnt teach about faith as a kind of mental agreement, but as trusting the One who made us. I know a lot of people dont like to be told what to do. The sea gave up the dead that were in it, and death and Hades gave up the dead that were in them, and each person was judged according to what they had done. That is the purpose of Christian baptism. 1. 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. 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. Youve asked a good question. Were born again. I applaud you for choosing to be baptized, of course. That means that He will always do what is right, and will never be unfair. Dont accuse them, just ask. 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. That means that nobody is there now. Thats God, living in you. What makes you think Jesus will save anyone? Who is the Word, Jesus. Take advantage of their desire to help you grow. I hope you dont mind. Do you? Nobody has suggested that theyre nowhere. So: how does this information address what you wrote? But believing on Jesus is only the beginning, not the finalization. I dont say this to put you down, of course. Christians arent to run around pointing out how other people are messing up were to run around and tell people that God has removed every obstacle that has kept them from Him. It could backfire and hurt your relationship, rather than make anything better. 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. My job is to love them, not judge, and leave that up to God. My experience is very clear in this regard. For that reason, people shouldnt be pressured into being baptized until theyre ready to make that commitment. I keep praying for guidance but I cant hear anything. Thats what oneness theology is: a tradition of men that contradicts the Word of God. You can choose to be buried or cremated, and it doesnt appear that God has a preference for either. I dont know you, or them, or your relationshipso Ill try to simply share my thoughts, and what I might do. In fact, I would avoid even making the claim in public. But whenever they are around I cant play my music around them. You might complain about your boss at work, and He might complain that theres a whole bunch of people who think theyre going to Heaven but really arent. What were left with is a difficult idea to grasp, as theres nothing else in the universe like Him. 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. Hi, I have most of my life. While we were sinners even enemies of God He died for us. The Bible teaches Christians to not forsake meeting together. That probably matters, if one wants to go to Heaven. This passage says nothing about baptism. One of the foremost New Testament scholars in the world doesnt believe in the resurrection. This second birth is called the baptism of the Holy Spirit. If you werent, you would have to work incredibly hard to get on His good side. I wouldnt think so. Thats silly. The first punishment of Gehenna is eternal. 846 How are we to understand this affirmation, often repeated by the Church Fathers? 2:4; 2 Pet. Blessings. Do you really think that it doesnt matter whether people go to Heaven or Hell? Those were martyrdoms, and that's where the idea of a "baptism of blood" comes from: No sacramental baptism, but their death for Christ made up for it. Also, Im pleased to read about your desire to become more spiritually mature. Read Romans 10:9 If you believe that Jesus died for us all and rose on the third day, thought shall be saved. In John 3, Jesus told Nicodemus that we must be born again to go to Heaven. Thanks for clarify me the difference of annointing and holyspirit. This is still very much a work in progress for me and I take it day by day, but Im confident that God will help me overcome it, where once I was not confident at all. highest level clan in coc 2020; what happens to unbaptized adults when they die. A good answer must start with a definition of sin. Please dont hesitate to contact me if you have more questions! Wiki User. Take the time to visit another church or two, to see how they feel to you. A person can be baptized, be Orthodox, go to Church and participate in the Sacraments, be outwardly pious - but all this just favors one's salvation and gives hope for a good outcome. Do Bells teachings have the ring of authority that comes from matching up with the gospel as Jesus and His disciples taught it? Spend some time in silence each day, listening for His guidance. I know that I have. I feel so bless to be connected to your site, it is a great help to the Christian community. Do you not want to go to church because youd rather stay home and watch Netflix? Were told to not stop meeting together. 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. This is a reply to your answer starting with: >> Do the rules change about sin or have we gotten the whole Gay and Christian thing wrong? Its subject is a tender one: "The Hope of Salvation for Infants Who Die Without Being Baptized." To Catholic parents who have lost a child to miscarriage, stillbirth, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or some other tragedy prior to baptism, such hope is a healing balm for a wounded heart. These were all commended for their faith. I believe that God commanded me and directed to one specific group of believers (Church), my focus was mostly on baptism knowing that this is the next step after being saved. Yes Baptism is a requirement, Even when Jesus came to John the Baptist , John Baptist Jesus ! Jesus is awesome and a forgiving heavenly father. Im grateful for your courage! A baptism is public in nature, and you cant have a ceremony thats both private and public. Judaism and Christianity are entirely monotheistic. Theres a saying that some use to describe your point of view. I dont have religion but it seems to me that he saves those who NEED saving. How did you find me? This, of course, is a weird and shocking thing to say. I belong to Him, and THAT is why Im going to Heaven not because I sin less than I used to, or because I was baptized. Trust that Jesus knows best, and avoid the idea that your dreams are what people need. What makes you think theres a right path to anywhere? Have a great day! Let me ask you: are YOU reconciled to God? The question behind your question is what is baptism?. Most Pentecostals believe the Bible's descriptions of a lake of fire, of burning, gnashing of teeth and the "worm that doesn't die" should be interpreted literally and used to warn . Do you think the prophets in the Old Testament, and John the Baptist and Jesus, were too harsh when warning people about judgment? We dunk fabric in water and dye, and pull it up to see if the fabric has changed color. We should not cling to the traditions taught. We should cling to the gospel as it was first handed down, and work to make sure everybody knows the difference. This is underscored by what John the Baptist said about Jesus in Mark 1:7-8: After me comes the one more powerful than I, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. Every follower of Jesus should be baptized. I always cared about what others think ever since I was a small child and dealt with vanity too. When youre free to explore and find your own church home, youll be better for it. Jesus refers to the Father as God all the time. 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. Christianity teaches that its the other way around: God takes the first step to convince us that He loves us. 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. In all I want to be me and do my own Christian thing as well spreading the word of christ. 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. There are certainly earthly consequences for sinning addiction, disease, depression, broken relationships, imprisonment, and so on but going to Hell isnt one of those consequences.