THAT is the baptism of the Spirit, by the way. If we read John 3 carefully, we can see that Jesus is drawing a parallel. Thank you for your kind words. I dont attend church often, but I do pray. We have to be persuaded that God exists, and that Hes trustworthy and then we have to commit to trusting Him. To the ancients, however, a son was the same kind of person as the father. Ill address a few of the things you wrote here, in case theyre helpful for other GodWords readers. The problem is that a lot of people disagree without having done any homework. youre saved if you believe. Baptizing an alive person just gets them wet. I appreciate hearing from you. Fortunately, theres an entire field of study for this! Heaven isnt a place you earn the right to live in. So: if everyone is forgiven, doesnt that mean everyone goes to Heaven? Can we still find salvation in the end? To fix it, the parents and the child have to come together and make things right. And if my Grandpa is in heaven. This passage makes a couple of things clear. Pray. Modalism teaches that Jesus didnt teach anyone to pray to the Father, because Jesus IS the Father. I kind of felt and still feel that I had no choice really, because of the pressure of becoming member of the Church. Being 15, you may not be in complete control over whether youre baptized. It is only your body that is in the ground not your spirit, Correct me if I am wrong please. Its important to do your best to live like Jesus, but dont beat yourself up when you mess up. In all I want to be me and do my own Christian thing as well spreading the word of christ. When Im done explaining it to you, you too will know whether you, or anyone else, will make it to Heaven. Again, Im not against Bell personally. #2. What do I do as its getting too much to carry? Catechumens dying unbaptized happened all the time during the Roman persecutions. Heaven, by comparison, seems far away and kinda boring. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin. Menu. It had nothing to do with the sons good deeds, or good intentionsit was only because the son came home to the father. If the rapture were to happen, would I be saved with my Grandmother and other friends & family? The New Testament has a whole bunch of verses that tell us that we are able to not sin, that we should not sin, that we should avoid temptation, and so on. Why do you and I rebel against God? You can email me if you think it will be helpful. Nonot a level of sin. Rhythm is just the speed at which we do things. This is an area Ive been looking forward to studying in greater detail, to be sure of what the Bible does and doesnt say. God forgives us for turning our backs to Him and doing things our own way. For now, what we have isnt quite what it should be. I was so scares if we didnt go to heaven like what im hoping for.. God can do anything He wants to, including giving angels the ability to look like someone else. Its simply the place where God is. Youre asking me, so Ill tell you what the Bible says. While the Bible teaches that homosexual activity is a sin, so are gluttony and pride and, as youve pointed out, fornication and a whole bunch of other things. We can be pretty awesome, or we can be pretty awfulGod only cares that we come home, so He can lavish us with His love and teach us how to be more like Him. Get MORE involved, but do it in a 100% positive way. There is no penalty left for sins, so Purgatory is a false doctrine. 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. THE FATHER IS GOD When you visited my website, you began a relationship with me but it was pretty much one-sided: you read what I wrote. Um thats a nice little fantasy you have there. I kept asking Ted a simple question: if Salem didnt repent and there was still no earthquake, would he admit on December 26 that he was wrong? On the other hand, one might suggest that any person who seeks God sincerely is, at the very least, being saved. those of us who came later and inherited this world were born into sin and our heritage is the unforgiven disobedience and sins of our ancestors. The question isnt whether baptism appears there, but what is SAID about baptism. Lets not pretend that feelings have anything to do with that. He said no, I said why, is he lying, isnt he a father.? 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. Third, you ask good questions! >> What defines an action as wrong in the eyes of god? Jesus is our example, so you should take some time to learn about Him. Instead of pretending that your life belongs to you, and that you can do whatever you want with it, decide that your life belongs to God and is HIS to do with as He pleases. If you need to talk, I will always be available. The trouble is that we have no idea when that will actually happen. The Pope ends state of limbo after 800 years - The Telegraph Youre correct when you say that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are one. No problem, chuck them on the Limbo scrapheap. Dont accuse them, just ask. Let me know how it goes. It seems unfair. Talk to God about your situation every day, ask Him to help you live as you should, and let those who see you also see Christ in you. Hopefully before the end comes I can find a church which preaches the light and truth, unadulterated by satan. 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. And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been set in place, so that those who want to go from here to you cannot, nor can anyone cross over from there to us. He answered, Then I beg you, father, send Lazarus to my family, for I have five brothers. You should believe Him. Did you catch that? Its also something that God said we should do, so we should do it if we can. My concern is not whether I can convince sinners to stop sinning, but whether I can make a case for them to trust God with their life and accept His free gift of salvation. fear is not Love. So many keep saying his the Lord spoke to them, how they had a dream, a sign. Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire. 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. I really began to live as a Christian then, and to truly understand the gospel then. Its not spiritual reconciliation in any sensethat comes prior to baptism. This is modalism, as I outline below and its unbiblical. I have a tendency to mess things up, but He doesnt. There will be no unfairness or injustice in Gods decision. After becoming a Christian, you should be baptizedbut not being baptized does not make you not a Christian. As for whether the will of man was involved, it seems clear that it wasbut what is your concern? Which says to me dont get cremated.dont have your ashes spread out or dispersed to loved ones. I appreciate you taking the time to ask. Its not as if being baptized in the wrong church will hurt youtheyre just witnessing you getting wet. Unless one believes that non-Christians can receive the Spirit, this should settle the issue on whether one must be baptized to be saved. Yes, baptism is in many New Testament Scriptures, and I believe all of them 100%. The question isnt whether youve been dunked, but whether you trust God with your life. First, thanks for taking so much time to write to me. They dont clear things up, but make things muddy. Some were involved in churches that didnt teach them well, and they later understood that they were missing something. Verse 7 of Romans 6 says, anyone who has died has been freed from sin. Amen for freedom! Can you baptize yourself in your bathroom? The penalty for sin has been paidall thats left is to be reconciled to God. Check the Scriptures, my sister. You say that you believe in God very much. Its a group of beliefs about what God is like. First, read your Bible. It may be better to take another tack: Its not your job, or mine, to correct your grandparents. When you finish a Rob Bell book, do you feel more informed or more unsure? Dont argueseek to understand. Its a ritual that tells your community of faith that youve joined them. The opposite. I guess for now ill settle for book-marking and adding your RSS feed to my Google account. The physical process of dying | healthdirect - Trusted Health Advice Now, on to your question about cremation. ( Genesis 3:19) Before God created Adam "out of dust from the ground," Adam did not exist. What makes you think there will BE a judgment day? There you have it. He doesnt force it upon anyone. WHAT ABOUT JUDGMENT? The Damnation of Unbaptized Children and Possible Exceptions Baptism isnt a spiritual act. I have a pretty good idea of what He would say to you. i am really confused help me out. In the first century, everybody understood what baptism meant the New Testament events pretty much all happen in Jewish territory. I think so. God has taken the first step toward His rebellious children, right? One can be an apologist for anythingmaking a case for something isnt a religious endeavor. I dont feel like I can condemn a gay person for acting in sin so to speak, when not doing so has that high of a personal price tag. Thanks, Olive. No, Douglas. I lied, and I did lots of sin. Thanks u so much. False teachers throw almost everything into question when they deviate from the gospel. 848 Although in ways known to himself God can lead those who, through no fault of their own, are ignorant of the Gospel, to that faith without which it is impossible to please him, the Church still has the obligation and also the sacred right to evangelize all men (footnotes omitted). If theres ANYTHING that I can do to help you, please dont hesitate to let me know. Thats very meaningful for people like myself, whose earthly father fell short in significant ways. Unfortunately, thats not necessarily good enough to convince anyone. The limbo of the infants is one possible explanation for what happens to unbaptized children when they die. Read that 2 Corinthians passage and you can see it. There are two sides to answering whether you were saved before. Belief is all that affects condemnation though. Fortunately, every sinner can accept Gods gracious offer of forgiveness and new life. Thank you, Mer. 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. i realize im not part of the discussion and while i agree with most of your answer,,there is one sin god wont forgive,,regardless of Jesus dieing for all..the denial of God..even Jesus tells us that.. This life IS good, and you should work hard to enjoy all that God has made. What happens when we die? A doctor explains - BBC Science Focus Magazine What Happens When You Die? - Bible Study Tools The main confusion that I see is that youre not convinced that the Father and Son and Spirit are all ONE GOD. Christians are to baptize disciples. Trust God. They had enough information alreadyGod had revealed Himself sufficiently already, and they wouldnt believe that. Im a teenage girl from North Carolina. I was baptized in seventh grade. The Bible also makes it clear that the Father is God, Jesus is God, and the Holy Spirit is God. Other vital organs, including your kidneys and liver, stop. 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. They will live for God, and not for themselves. For the record, the word Lucifer only appears in the King James Bibleand then only one time. All three have always existed, eternally. Dont fall for ideas that seem to make sense of the trinity but contradict what we see in Scripture. Only then should they be baptized. Everybody has sinned. I need answers on how to deal with this. The question isnt do you think you should go to Heaven? but what does it take to go to Heaven?. Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father, who sent him. Does that make sense? Were actually changed. What they were not as clear on was Gods plan to reach Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8). I hope to answer you as simply as I can, without leaving out any important parts. Yes, at times others will be wrong about us but the times when theyre right are so important, and so helpful, that we should be grateful for criticism. Jesus didnt come to Earth to to have awesome spiritual experiences. When were discussing something that Christians throughout history have considered a direct command, its not enough to point to what the Bible doesnt say. I have good news for you: God loves you! It was that way for the Jews, and its that way for Christians. Thanks for writing to me. I keep getting mixed answers but I believe that you would solidify the answer. I want to make sure youre on the sheep side, and not the goats side. Heres the video: Daniel Wallace, one of the foremost experts on the Bible, has a full session on the reliability of the Bible. I always think, is it too late? https://bethelgrace.wordpress.com/2008/06/26/are-you-lukewarm. 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. He helps us understand the way things work, helps us learn to be like Jesus, and leads us to love and serve others. Its important to surround yourself with people who will help you grow, and be with you during tough times. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. No thanks. Its available to everyone, at any time. 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! After the judgment, THEN people will receive their eternal reward. As you grow, God will help you to sin less and less. After He left, the Father sent the Holy Spirit to dwell in those who trust in Him. Oh, there will be judgment. The only people who will be judged are those who insist that they want nothing to do with Him. Theres no need for you to be afraid of God. The rich man also died and was buried. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. What do I mean by that? Id be thrilled to help. You say that nobody is in Heaven right now. What happens to children when they die? - Denison Forum I hope that makes sense, Leah. Stupid? Let me try to encourage you a bit. 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. So: because all sins for all time were covered by Jesus death, nobody would go to Hell for not being baptized. First, a false teacher is a teacher. My grandsons were murdered 16 and 14 stabbed to death and burned this year so very hard for our family .They werent baptized but they did believe in Jesus and know what he stood for they werent raised in church .They came from a 1 parent family They were good boys but they were hanging with the wrong crowd .I feel in my heart they are in heaven .The other night I was laying in bed and I know I saw Larry the 14 year old looking around the corner at me I miss them they were my only grandsonvi feel lost empty sad depressed but I keep going wondering why did such a terrible thing happen to these two your boys it still feels like a dream. That leads some to believe that the Father, Son, and Spirit are exactly the same. They love you, or they wouldnt be concerned about the messages your music might be sending you. Well first we must distinguish between being gay and engaging in sinful behavior. With respect, falling in love isnt really a thing. The Bible explains this: we share some of Gods character, which is why we can be so incredible but we often choose to do things our own way, on our own, for selfish reasons. All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh and following its desires and thoughts. When i read his book love wins the questions that he asked made me think and question some of Christian views i grew up believing. I wouldnt leave a church over their teaching on this subject, and I wouldnt create any division in the church over it. This isnt the only passage where I get this info, but its pretty straightforward. Tell Him how you feel. This might not describe you. At no point could my friend conclude that he was simply not actually hearing from God. Your email address will not be published. So I have 2 questions: Should Christians listen to secular or non-christian music? Ill tell you how: trust God with your life. Thats a horrific tragedy. Do you belong to Him? Believing whats true about God makes it easier to trust Him. There may be periods of restlessness or moments of confusion, or just gradually deepening unconsciousness. Thanks for writing, Ted! The quandary goes something like this. You could be baptized anywhere. So, when asking whether something is a sin, we need to look at the command to do, or not do, that thing. It sounds like being in Heaven will be less awesome than being here, doesnt it? Its a low-pressure way to check out a group of local Christians you might become friends with. I was gay, but as I looked towards God, my lust for men & women had slowly started to go away. But if you could please answer that question for further clarity that would be helpful in my journey in getting closer to the lord. Thats knowledge, not trust. We must use ALL of Scripture, and not only the parts we like. This is confirmed by Pope Pius IX, in "Quanto conficiamur moerore," August 10, 1863 (DS 2866) "God in His supreme goodness and clemency, by no means allows anyone to be punished with eternal punishments who does not have the guilt of voluntary fault." Blessings. Did you read that book and then wonder whether theres a real Hell, and not just hell on earth? It may be that how you handle this situation goes a long way toward your parents being able to see the value in seeking Jesus. Now, I dont want to offend you unnecessarily. When youve decided to actually FOLLOW Jesus, thats when you should be baptized. You and I probably believe some things that arent true, but that doesnt make us false teachersit only makes us incorrect. Myself and my father go into interpretations of Christianity and related religions, but I also note that I was born unbaptized and have yet to be. If we are born with original sin and an infant dies before infant . But some thinking salvation is enough. A private baptism that is, where one is baptized without the presence of ones faith community doesnt accomplish what baptism is designed to accomplish. disobedience and yet spiritual leaders and teachers say that God is forgiving. So, those who say that Christians who eat pork violate Gods command are simply wrong. 2 Corinthians 5:14 tells us that when Jesus died, its as if we all died. Can you go to Heaven if youre not baptized? Do Aborted Babies Go to Heaven? - Human Life International Romans 10:9-10. Hopefully, their families will miss them. As always, let me know if Ive created more questions. He comes at this not from a religious point of view, but as a former atheist who wanted to prove the Bible unreliable. What we shouldnt do is go beyond what Scripture teaches and trade it for the traditions of men. It hardly ever happens, and I wish it would happen more often. Clearly, they are not. Maybe God has you there so youll be ready for better service later. They cease all life functions, end of story.
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