Baptism is just getting wetbut its getting wet in front of people to tell them you want to walk with them in faith. That doesnt mean that Gods standards have changed. 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. Id be happy to help. Nobody is forced to visit GodWords and read what I write. The question of exactly what happens after we die is still largely unanswered. Now, its possible that your grandparents have a valid point to make, even if theyre off-base about the specific music you like. And here's the command from Jesus to his disciples in Matthew 28:19; Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Second, thanks for commenting. How can she be baptized in the traditional way? How do I know? And it remains on Saturday for Jews (which Jesus was) because thats the day stated in the Old Testament. Anything else YOU do to earn going to Heaven. Each believer is baptized after believing, to profess their faith to the community. Pope Pius IX is among the first of the popes to fully address the issue of animals going to heaven, though not favorably. Seriously. What happens to unbaptized children when they die? This is going to be a bit long, so thanks ahead of time for your patience. When Im done explaining it to you, you too will know whether you, or anyone else, will make it to Heaven. Rev. This may sound weird and I actually recently found someone with the same gift( as we like to call it) as me but ever since I was younger I dreamt of judgement day. It sounds like a paradox to me. Let me know if you have any other questions. Learn with them. Jesus didnt just die to save us, though. Its easy to see Gods negative side in the Old Testament, with things like the flood, and the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, and the ground swallowing up a bunch of Israelites. I guess for now ill settle for book-marking and adding your RSS feed to my Google account. You need to examine the evidence for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Although the Bible does not mention abortion or aborted babies, we do have two keys to help us unlock the answer to the question of whether the souls of aborted babies go to heaven. Life gets hard sometimes, and we need encouragement and help from each other. First, read your Bible. Im against the distractions and confusion that come from his teaching. People tend to think, Surely a message such as mine will convince people that God is real, and that they should heed my warning, and that I can help bring about revival. Maybeand maybe not. So its not sin that sends people to Hell, since Jesus paid for all sin. The Bible tells us that everyone has been forgiven. He stopped playing everything but the beat and asked her, This beat?. Some are confused, not understanding that the Son is God, because well, Hes the Son. That doesnt mean that just any church will do, but that we should make sure that our criticisms (yes, I have plenty as well) are both valid AND gracious. This passage is a key one in understanding the distinctive doctrines of Mormonism. Thats superstition. Be patient. The Bible tells us that God has been working on you for your whole life. While theres no prohibition against being baptized more than once, theres certainly no reason for you to be baptized again. All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh and following its desires and thoughts. I want to be saved and I know that Jesus will save me if I stay true to him. What happens after were born again? I know thats probably the opposite of what youve heard, but its true. Listen. If Jesus said to the thief on the cross that he will be with Him in paradise, then surely that says something to us who will die as reborn Christians, not so? You couldnt just walk up to the gate and tell them you deserved to come in and play all day. The notion of past lives is incompatible with the Bible. You could certainly get wet in home, in a private ceremony. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath. First, it shows that Augustine does not view ignorance as something that makes us culpable at the judgement-which obviously applies to infants. Its nice to meet youthanks for sharing your story. Romans 3:20. Third, many abortions are performed for actual or perceived birth defects, sometimes as trivial as cleft lip or palate. As I was reading through some comments, I want to ask a question. Be skeptical. Thats the best way to live. The question is whether they can appear as a PARTICULAR human being, like your grandmother. I was reading through and I saw you say that no one is in heaven or hell at this moment. If they needed money, they would even sell Torah scrolls to pay for it! Second, there are unbaptized infants that are saved if they have been baptized by blood/implicit desire. Have a great day! https://bethelgrace.wordpress.com/2008/06/26/are-you-lukewarm. I lived in Southern California until I was 10. Its that everybody Ive ever dealt with who has experiences like yours makes the same mistake. Jesus says no one comes to the father except through me, my problem is I would rather rest with Jesus most sacred heart any day than be with a wrathful angry God.I ask Jesus to protect me and hind me in his most sacred wounds and his precious heart from gods wrath, anger, ultimate power, destruction and vengeance.My secret is out I do not want to be with God I want to be with Gods gentle, loving, kind, peaceful and only begotten son. Youre exactly the age God wants you to be. God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. At the resurrection, we will rise bodily from the grave, just as Jesus did. Hebrews 10:4, I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing! Who was the flesh that dwelt among us.? And, I will have access to ALL of heaven, not just Jeaus Kingdom. I was dead, and then God made me alive. Thanks again for writing, my friend. When you find such a place, ask them when you can be baptizedand then do it. What about Birth Defects? Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. If life is getting tough to manage, youre probably doing it wrong. As my previous comment says, Matthew 25 says that God will separate the godly from the ungodly at the end. God has taken the first step toward His rebellious children, right? 1) Do you think, me moving to my Grandmas, who was always with god, and taught me to pray and talk to God. In the middle east, they understand what a disciple is. Because of the nature of being a disciple, my missionary friend wouldnt baptize anyone until they had learned what Jesus actually taught. You have a LOT to learn from the folks who attend the church you want to leave. But will i still go to heaven and live with him for eternity. You can contact me directly if you want to be more personal. Whats the difference between a false teacher and someone who just has contradictory viewpoints of certain issues like homosexuality, transgenderism and etc. You cant be spiritually mature if you dont know what God has said about being spiritually mature! 847 This affirmation is not aimed at those who, through no fault of their own, do not know Christ and his Church: Those who, through no fault of their own, do not know the Gospel of Christ or his Church, but who nevertheless seek God with a sincere heart, and, moved by grace, try in their actions to do his will as they know it through the dictates of their conscience those too may achieve eternal salvation. Words sometimes arent good enoughbut theyre all I have, so I hope Ive answered your questions. Not only that, but He did it while we were against Him! Is it that you dont really know Him ? Im sure you agree: we should be careful to say what the Bible says, and not say what the Bible doesnt say. We need friends and family around us. If we follow His teachings than we will become His children. They love equally. Third, you ask good questions! I found rumors about the world ending soon. Those who surrender to God go to Heaven, warts and all. 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. If you dont have a community of faith, let me encourage you to find one. Patriarchate of Antioch. The question behind your question is what is baptism?. Thanks! Thats not how it works at all. Wow am in love with this site. On the topic of baptism, you again pick and choose a few verses, but fail to include other verses that apply. Were born again. A lot of people, not understanding the trinity, have a hard time understanding the Holy Spirit. Life with God is good. The ancient Israelites baptized converts to Judaism. So: how does this information address what you wrote? If you have suffered more than the suffering you have caused and believe yourself to be a good person ( in this case; Righteousness doesnt equal good. Its trusting God: Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness. Are you ready to hear something that may be difficult? It is only your body that is in the ground not your spirit, Correct me if I am wrong please. Please note that it says in the name of singular, not names of plural.. Thats one of the hard things about life. Let me encourage you to do a little homework in this area. Theres a saying that some use to describe your point of view. You know how sometimes youre walking along, and the pace youre at makes you think of a song, out of nowhere? See if there are any mens Bible small group Bible studies going on. Theres no magic involved. Spending quality time with other people who follow Jesus will help you trust God better. People will definitely be in Hell. Being good isnt the measurement. Please dont hesitate to contact me if you have more questions! I have a couple questions. We dont know. He loves perfectly. You should believe Him, and seek Him. Im not baptized but I still try to go to church twice a month because their the only days when I have time. Im so glad you wrote to me! If you prefer the confrontational approach, thats okay. If youre concerned, make sure to pray for your grandmother (starting now, in case you havent). We feel satisfied, but still feel incomplete. I just have to wait and see! Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. Those are the people who should witness your baptism. But no where does it specifically refer to Jesus doing that in reference to animals. When the Bible speaks of the dead being asleep, its a figure of speech. Internal organs function less as blood pressure drops. It took some time for me to grow into the realization that God is everything my father could have been, but wasnt and more. Does that make sense? 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.. Dont get me wrong: baptism is important. You want them to avoid the rich mans fate. 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. The point is that youre making a public statement about your faith in Jesus. We read them in context to make sure we understood them. The simple answer is that she cant. Jesus talked about that in John 3. Because they dont think clearly. If so, Im happy to call you my sister! As you grow, youll begin to see that what you thought was a frustrating situation you couldnt wait to get out of was actually God, doing His thing, growing you and using you. The aborted or unborn child that dies, along with all children that die not reaching the age of accountability, are in heaven. You may think you know their answer, but God may be working in their hearts in ways you cant see. That you would presume to say otherwise speaks volumes. Q: My granddaughter does not want to baptize her new baby. Go instead to my brothers and tell them, I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God. That pre-Christians knew enough for salvation; and that therefore (from the perspective of salvation) the problem of the virtuous pagan disappears. It could be today, it could be tomorrow, it could be 1000 years from now. He speaks generally, and raises more questions than he answers. Turns out my faith was strong enough to not need Him holding my hand all day, like I thought. And yes, it did create some more questions. Instead, I would suggest that the unrepentant will suffer the consequences of their actions in the afterlife (at least then, if not before). They dont. Everybody has the same opportunity to be saved, and only those who purposely reject God will be not accepted, as you say. Its an interesting question. You CAN find a church you enjoy. If you read Acts 2:38-39 you will see that Baptism is indeed a necessity! It means that the person who would pay the penalty for sins has changed, from you and me to Jesus. You see, the Father is just like Jesus, and Jesus is just like the Father. Hes an interesting guy. Older generations have sometimes tried to argue that certain rhythms or beats are the devils music. This is nothing new, but its always been ridiculous. Look for confirmation from Scripture that the message you think youre getting matches the message that God has been sending. For now, what we have isnt quite what it should be. Talk with Him. Imagine dating someone and never asking them about their childhood, or learning about their family traditions, or about their favorite foodthat would be strange, wouldnt it? I write this because I hope you will listen, and consider what I say, and possibly be spared great difficulty. I want to encourage you to look around for Christians in your area that you find encouraging, and helpful. Baptism isnt just a Christian thing. I could go on and on. Heres the bottom line: Jesus died to pay the penalty for all sin, for all people, for all time. I cant see into your heart, and I cant see into Gods mind. Can you go to Heaven if youre not baptized? Youre already a member of the church, like every other Christian in history. That is what makes an old creature into a new one. Does that make sense? God became flesh, and dwelt among us. The sounds (notes) cant be good or bad. All religion contains both Justice and a message of piece. I would caution you on this. Ive got good news for you, Shannon: youre already acceptable to God! God is compassionate. Oneness folks wont do that, as they dont believe in the Trinity. Have a great day! Theres something else on my mind. 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. I have a question for you, Debbie. They think that God is no big deal, and that theyre as free to reject God as they are free to not eat salads, or bacon. Lets talk further about your hermeneuticsthe principles youre using to interpret Scripture. Thats also in John 3 (and in many other places). Being baptized only gets you wet. If we want to be with God, we will accept His offer of love and help. Youre not alone. No one comes to the Father except through Jesus. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was WITH God, and the Word WAS God. He says Baptism should be in jesus name and we say it should be in the father,son,holy spirit. But things went wrong because Bathsheba conceived (2 Samuel 11:5). How does being reborn into your next life change by being saved in this life? 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. Nobody goes to Heaven without being reconciled to God. Some are baptized in a river, or a pooleven a kiddie pool will do. Im so confused as well. A lot of people are confused about religion. She became a Christian and wanted to be baptized, so her church adjusted their normal baptism ceremony to make sure she was able to be publicly baptized without risking her life. does it really matter if we believe that God is living in three bodies or in one? We eat, but we get hungry again. But whenever they are around I cant play my music around them. I was very surprised. But I never been baptized and never really had the chance to. So, those who say that Christians who eat pork violate Gods command are simply wrong. You clearly have not studied the Scriptures on this topic. We shouldnt be directly by our feelings alone, but asking God to help you will pay off. If you need help, I will help you. I love God. There you have it. Its Gods job to transform you. Answer: It's possible with God's providence (Matt. I also understand in my heart that Jesus Christ saved us all, sinners and saints alike. The brutality of the Karan ( preachings of Ala ), or the King James Bible ( Preachings of God ) are telling us that True Justice, and all of its brutality, if truly righteous, is not a sin. You can still show your faith in ways that your parents will appreciate, and you can be baptized later. Verse 9: false teaching spreads throughout the church, changing the way believers see everything. If your child has come to faith in Christ as well, they should be baptizedbut its not an act that accomplishes something spiritual. 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. Christians use the verse in mark ( I forget which chapter) to defend their view. As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. Hi Tony, thank you for your answer. Hes been there all along, gently nudging you in His direction. Please help! First, a full life. We dont know when Jesus is coming back. When that happens, you begin a personal relationship with the Creator of the universe! People who trust God do. Here are three reasons why: Let me try to clear something up. I have read many Bibles from various religions and I believe I understand the right path for my own being. I would probably try to find out how to help God win the next battle. God has already given us some helpful information on how to live well. What about good deeds done for the wrong reasonscan someone get into Heaven for doing good when they have selfish reasons? It sounds to me like youve decided to make up your own religion. i am really confused help me out. That is, however, the wrong standard. Doing things His way is always the best decision. One of Jesus best students, John, explained it this way: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Thats never a good idea. Am a young man that is so much interested in the things of God and growing spiritually. As you grow, God will help you to sin less and less. I was baptized in seventh grade. When it comes to how one is saved in the new covenant, again youre right: we cant just pick out certain verses. The Holy Spirit who is God Himself comes and lives in us. THAT makes all the difference! My dilemma is, Im not sure if I was truly saved when I was young, and just backslid, or if my sin proved that I was lost and am only now truly receiving Christ now that I am dedicating more of my life to him and trusting him more. Until you sit on the chair, youre not actually trusting it to hold you up. Now, on to your question about cremation. It seems unfair. Baptism is simply a public ceremony where you tell some of the Christians where you live that youve decided to follow Jesus. Many women simply believe that handicapped children are better off dead. Ive done so much in the past that was not good in Gods eyes. To help me get in touch with him? I believe in him with all my heart. He was talking about surrendering to God and trusting Him, rather than trusting that our own efforts might save us. Ive been there. Dont fall for ideas that seem to make sense of the trinity but contradict what we see in Scripture. Thanks for asking. THE SPIRIT IS GOD If not, or if youre not sure, just do it now. Thats not necessarily money and material things, but peace and joy and purpose. Do you trust God? Im open to discussion, and to being shown wrongdont hesitate to re-engage. I can tell God give you a wisdom. 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. When I go to look up some recent updates about rob bell I see articles and certain websites and even some videos that horribly criticize Rob bell because I guess they consider him a disgrace to the Christian Faith and a false teacher. Heres the video: Daniel Wallace, one of the foremost experts on the Bible, has a full session on the reliability of the Bible. Read more in 2 Corinthians 5: We are therefore Christs ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. These are very personal decisions. This is a common concern, as many Christians want to make sure theyre doing things as God intends. There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. I want us both to go to heaven but I have never been baptized and we dont live a very Christian life. You can only accept it or reject it. If i idolized those artists, does it means that im not reconciling to god.. We know that Jesus did not sin. Thats good news! Ive never seen this work out wellnot once. I promise. Because of what John the Baptist said: I baptize you with water. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. My grandparents are very religious and conservative. They deny the trinity, the existence of hell, promote the so-called British Israel doctrine, claim that Christians should be Torah-observant (but only in the ways they think are best), teach that Jesus kingdom IS of this world (despite His direct statement to the contrary), believe there will be three resurrections of the dead, and so on. And not a false image of GOD? In order to be saved, you have to believe. Its a big deal to be baptized, and he didnt want anyone putting their life in danger unless they understood what Jesus requires of us. You will be surprised at who is and isnt in Heaven when you get there. I also hope that my answer wont create too many more questions. 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. A lot of people with whom you would disagree have studied far more than you or I, so just reading and studying is no indication that youre right. I appreciate your question. Are you worried that the writers of Scripture had an agenda other than accurately conveying what God had communicated to them? A whole bunch of people call themselves Christians without having a clue about what that means. Believers have always been saved in the same way: by believing. I wonder, though: what sign would you give to your faith community by defying your parents? https://bethelgrace.wordpress.com/2008/06/26/are-you-lukewarm, http://www.oldpaths.com/Archive/Davison/Roy/Allen/1940/036-outpouring.html. Its not a good idea to believe things just because your friends or relatives do. In a sense, Christianity is just one religion among many. You are not Ted. Dont take MY word for anything Im just going to point you to the Bible so you can understand God a little better. If your parents will not allow it, wait until youre able to decide for yourselfand, in the meantime, grow in the faith. 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. First, thank you for writing. Every analogy falls short. I look forward to fresh updates and will share this website with my Facebook group. But I sometimes find it hypocritical that Im not allowed to listen to BTS and lofi when they listen to the Temptations and Micheal Jackson. We live far apart, but the web can connect us at any time. Im not saying youre only reading one verse but I am saying that there are a bunch of verses that you may not be considering here. Think about it like a family. Dont try to grow on your own! I have friends who lost their precious son shortly after he was born. Baptism is something that believers do AFTER they believe, and not being baptized will not send you to hell. Being born again requires that we trust God. In John 20:17, Jesus said, Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. They will want to see that youve joined them as their sister in Christ, and to celebrate that decision with you. Thats all. Hopefully, their families will miss them. Only then could they make that kind of commitment. Youre correct when you say that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are one.