I dont know you, or them, or your relationshipso Ill try to simply share my thoughts, and what I might do. It sounds like youre saying that only people who perfectly follow His teachings will go to Heaven. We live far apart, but the web can connect us at any time. You show wisdom here, and its nice to see it. I feel so bless to be connected to your site, it is a great help to the Christian community. The notion of past lives is incompatible with the Bible. Chapter and verse. Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. I accepted Christ over 40 years ago and Ive never been baptized. I dont know. If someone is pressuring you, it may be time to leave. You see, Audry: our problem is not that were bad, and need to be good. Pray. Its not enough to know about God, or even to believe Hes awesome. It is the punishment of everlasting damnation. God has done His part, but we have to do ours. Dont take MY word for anything Im just going to point you to the Bible so you can understand God a little better. I found it difficult at times to trust God, because I was afraid of my own father. Let Him bear that burden. You can trust Him. These things would not be true if the Father, Son, and Spirit were all Jesus, as Gina and others claim. The question isnt do you think you should go to Heaven? but what does it take to go to Heaven?. 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. Heres how I currently understand it I may be wrong, of course. Why accept one thing that Jesus taught and reject another? I created it with my son, whos now 20. Another objection to cremation is that pagan cultures have cremated the dead for centuries, and (as the argument goes) we should avoid doing what the pagans do. I would, of course, pray about the situation if you havent already. I know: thats not what youve heard before. Jesus explains, mentioning the first birth (water) and the second birth (spirit). If someone responds by saying no to God, and insists on living life on their own terms, they have no relationship with Him. 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. You should not worry about how your body will be handled after you die. This may vary from person to person, but nothing of his that Ive read speaks of the submission inherent in being a disciple of Jesus Christ. If I were you, I would go to church for as long as your parents would take you. First is to never have sex, the other is to force themselves only to have sex with the gender they arent attracted to. To demonstrate how much He loves us, God came to earth as a man (thats Jesus). The wages of sin ARE death, and Jesus died in our place. god sent 2 angels to sodom , so yes god does allow angels in human form. God has already spoken in His Word, and thats enough. If you need help finding a good church in your area, send me an email and tell me what town you live inIll help you look. Ask Him to help you, and He will. Lets see what Jesus said: There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. Fourth, they had more peace and more joy as they grew. Thanks for your commentand welcome to the family! He said that we must be born again. Theres a saying that some use to describe your point of view. Infant damnation is the idea that infants who die before being baptized go to Hell, because they inherit original sin which can only be removed by baptism. When its time to go, remember this: what we have now is a pale reflection of what we will have then. Take a moment to read my article Is Christianity about Being Good?. However: one of the things that young people struggle with is patience. You should now be baptized and take part in the community of faith. Theres a HUGE difference between mentally agreeing with the general explanation of the gospel and believing the gospel. Id love to hear that youve done that, so I can call you my brother. Jesus said that He came to give you and me abundant life. If youd like a hand picking a few local churches to visit, I can help. Please tell me is that me, or the enemy trying to stop me from being baptise or just the church may be wrong. Wrong? Thank you, Mer. I do not know if you heard of Amir from BEHOLD ISRAEL, he gives good teaching on many subjects. Clearly and obviously, at least part of Matthew 25 is still in the future. Trust who? If youre looking for some music, I can recommend Awesome Christian Music. The fact that theyve read very deeply is no indication that theyre on track, let alone in a position to correct someone else in spiritual matters. We dont know. Let me know if youd like to talk this over. You dont appear to have read what I wrote very carefully. Im very excited about your question, Reita. Let me know (here, or in an email) if theres any way I can help. why are you not on fire for Him and living the Christian life and bringing people into the Kingdom of God by telling them about Him ? When we decide to turn our lives over to God and trust Him with the results, we are reconciled. Period. I agree, and I disagree. Blessings! Thats very good. Re-formulated positively, it means that all salvation comes from Christ the Head through the Church which is his Body: Basing itself on Scripture and Tradition, the Council teaches that the Church, a pilgrim now on earth, is necessary for salvation: the one Christ is the mediator and the way of salvation; he is present to us in his body which is the Church. Thats unbiblical. He will be dressed in clothing dipped in blood. Have a great day, my friend! And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation. They cannot, of course. I know none of the stuff is demonic because they (BTS) spreads messages about self-love and self acceptance. For me, its been a long term problem. Jesus had to go away so that the Spirit could come. Hardon's catechism says. So: what about being gay? If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. Let me suggest that you get as serious NOW about your faith as you hope youll be the moment before you die. Is it boring? People probably dont need to hear that youve had miraculous dreams, but they definitely do need to hear the gospel. I spend a lot of time explaining why believing in Jesus is a rational, reasonable, and good thing to do. Do you really think that it doesnt matter whether people go to Heaven or Hell? For we are Gods handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. But will i still go to heaven and live with him for eternity. This is not a wise position to take. Yes Baptism is a requirement, Even when Jesus came to John the Baptist , John Baptist Jesus ! You should not feel guilty and stressed about this. Tony can you explain reconciled to God ? I want to make sure youre on the sheep side, and not the goats side. Thats salvation. I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit, without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. I dont attend church often, but I do pray. what happens to unbaptized adults when they die. I dont want to miss out on the good things in life, like having kids and living a long time and enjoying this world.. Salvation is not accomplished by getting wet. If someone responds by saying yes to God, they can begin a relationship with Him. First, dont be afraid to ask them to see you get baptized. Youve asked a good question. This kind of thinking is relatively benign, but can and has, for many lead to serious theological problems. 3:9), as the Church reaffirms in the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC): Outside the Church there is no salvation. He asked her, Who made your heart?. 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. I hope to not sin again, and if I do. If being good is the ticket to Heaven, how good do we have to be? What makes you think that good and bad exist? What youve written gives me clues to some of those misunderstandings. Unfortunately, thats not necessarily good enough to convince anyone. Im curious: what happened to your sisters? In a religion, we have to clean ourselves up to be pleasing enough to Godor we have to learn just the right information, or we have to perform a minimum number of good deeds. I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit. What happens to unbaptized babies when they die? What makes something like music good, or bad? It could be that this is a commitment that the Holy Spirit does not want you to make with this particular congregation. Thats one of the hard things about life. Im happy to hear that youre my sister in Christ. Dont try to grow on your own! They idolize material wealth, success, and abstinence from sin (regardless of whether or not it is actually sin). We dont take the first step of cleaning ourselves up to be acceptable to God. Thats never a good idea. John answered them all, I baptize you with water. Combining all of Pauls writings about conversion we see that because of Gods establishment of a new covenant through Jesuss death and resurrection, we can die to our life and live for Him. Again, no, its not his name. The Bible clearly teaches that Jesus is God. God has been reaching out to your grandmother, and He wants her to understand how much He loves her. The Bible makes it clear that there is only one God. I grew up listening to music, and still do (Im pretty old now). What youve written is so vastly different from Christianity, Im having a hard time believing that you believe what you say you believe. Music is a combination of sounds and words, sung to a rhythm. Jesus paid for all the sins of the world, but u have to accept his payment. 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 God thinks baptism important enough to command it, then we should do it. Thomas (the disciple) called Jesus My Lord and My God. Thus the greater urgency to advance the Church's Great Commission (Matt. If youve been born again like Jesus says in John 3, then you and I are the church. Its possible that our words can be confusing. This is why Muslims have always denied that Jesus is the Son of God, because to them there is no one like Allah, and claiming that Allah has a son would be like saying theres another one just like Allah. Who would think that a just and reasonable God would keep out a person who spent their life caring for others and let in someone who made life miserable (or very short) for others? Do you see why I agree, and disagree? Thanks for asking! The way I understand Scripture, Jesus is the Lamb that takes away the sins of the world. Heres the video: I would be very happy to help you with this, Ted. Heres a pretty good one: sin is purposely disobeying a known law of God by a morally responsible person. The idea that it was as easy for people before the coming of Christ to attain salvation as for people after the coming of Christ. THEY ARE NOT EACH OTHER The earthquake was to happen on December 25 of that year (1999, if I remember right). However: nobody disputes that theyre somewhere. I was mistreated as a child, and the idea of spending eternity with people who treated me badly doesnt sound like fun at all. Dont get me wrong: you wont stop being a Christian just because you stop going to a particular congregations meetings. After He left, the Father sent the Holy Spirit to dwell in those who trust in Him. I recently found someone that I was comfortable to open up to and he told me he share the same thing and he learned to accept it . I have had two experiences in My Life Time , Once in a Pool of Water (I felt this awesome feeling go thur my Hand and through my Arm, I was a Feeling of total peace ! When Jesus died on the cross, He paid the penalty for sinall sins, for all people, for all time. I just need guidance. Thats great! Do you? Its on my list of just-dont-say-it phrases. So there is a difference between being baptized in the Holy Spirit and having the Holy Spirit anoint you for a specific work. Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. I took a class on the subject, where we had 4 pages of Scriptures and explanations of why its true and right. We have no evidence that our dead loved ones appear to us at any time, let alone as butterflies or flowers or rabbits or ghosts. One is that they received the Holy Spirit just as the Jewish Christians had before they were baptized. Do you think in my case it would make sense to be baptized again? Im happy to play a small part in so many lives! The years after my baptism I unfortunately drifted away from Jesus, however recently I came back to Christ and repented my sins. Does that make sense? Theres absolutely no question about it. You see, there are a LOT of reasons people dont want to go to church, but theyre not all the same. God bless you! This does not contradict the Bible in any way. She said: "Families can learn when to give medicines and when to introduce visitors. 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. Thanks for visiting my website. =). Spirits do not have bodies muchless blood to atone with, thus the manifestation of God/Christ in the flesh. You are also not Alex Malarkey (made famous by the book The Boy Who Came Back From Heaven). The Apostle Paul taught with authority, helping people understand the one true gospel and avoid anything that didnt match it. 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. God knows that we cant be all that we should be without His help, so He offers His help. I do, so I would baptize as we see in Matthew 28: in the names of the three persons who are all one God. This is silly superstition, to be sure. Do the rules change about sin or have we gotten the whole Gay and Christian thing wrong? We should baptized by following the example set for us in Scripture. Were capable of amazing things, and terrible things. 846 How are we to understand this affirmation, often repeated by the Church Fathers? He helps us understand the way things work, helps us learn to be like Jesus, and leads us to love and serve others. Departments, agencies and public bodies. Just like the thief on the cross. Nothing wrong with that. Thank you very much for your input. The first thing I want to say is that youre not alone. Thats awesome! This brought about a few changes in their lives. Will I go to heaven if I have committed a lot of sins and havent gotten baptized? Many are baptized multiple times because they arent taught accurately about conversion, at least that is the case for those I have ministered to. This is not to be confused with the kind of baptism practiced by John the Baptist, or by Jesus disciples and the early church. Its important to separate what we know from whats just traditional. I can tell you whether youll make it to Heaven. These are very personal decisions. A lot of people are confused about religion. Eating from that tree and apple when told not to has resulted in being thrown from the garden and people enduring Gods wrath throughout history. Christianity is following a person. No, of course not. Dont believe everything you hear about who God is and how He works. Do you trust God? . Youve given me some clues, but Id like to ask a few questions. Long answer: It breaks my heart every time a mother or father asks that question upon the death of their infant or child. Theres a significant difference between a false teacher and just having a different opinion. All of those friends have at least one thing in common: they are what the Bible describes as spiritually immature. Were actually changed. Jesus provides this baptism, and it is this baptism that makes one a Christian. But I have a question, does God not accept people who believen other gods? Heres a pretty good one: sin is purposely disobeying a known law of God by a morally responsible person. Your sins have already been forgiven. This is not an activist thing, I just realized this while reading through it all. Have you experienced the new birth that Jesus talks about? The truth is that some people wont be in Heaven. Ive studied and discussed this many times over the years, and as my own mother passed away in 2018 considered it as more than a simple intellectual question. I do believe Jesus as my lord & saviour. He wasnt a Christian, by the wayHe was a Jehovahs Witness, which is an offshoot of Christianity that denies that Jesus is God. Water baptism is a public ceremony where you declare your faith to your religious community, and has nothing to do with salvation. You should believe Him. God would not make you pay the penalty that Jesus paid for you! It doesnt sound like you do. But one who is more powerful than I will come, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. Are you worried that the writers of Scripture had an agenda other than accurately conveying what God had communicated to them? The same thing that happens to baptized infants. If God wanted to only let into Heaven those people who sing 19 songs to Him every day, it would be up to Him. The second punishment of therapeutic and cleanses the soul. Who is the Word, Jesus. They have received the Holy Spirit just as we have. The Bible says that God is spirit (John 4:24). I could be wrong, but you should trust yourself. How can we have a meaningful relationship with a person that we barely know, and that we misunderstand? So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. It could be today, it could be tomorrow, it could be 1000 years from now. The problem is that a lot of people disagree without having done any homework. Theres something else on my mind. disobedience and yet spiritual leaders and teachers say that God is forgiving. He wouldnt, however, force someone to be with Him for eternity against their will. In the first century, everybody understood what baptism meant the New Testament events pretty much all happen in Jewish territory. One songwriter put it this way, and I believe its true: If you love me, you will love the church. All through the Gospels, Jesus refers to Himself as the Bridegroom, and to us as the Bride. Dont stop writing letters to God. In Revelation 22:12, Jesus said Behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to render to every man according to what he has done.. As I understand it, the according to part suggests that each persons reward is unique to themwhether good or bad. I asked someone else, and they said they thought it wasnt necessary because baptism is an outward way to declare you are a Christian. I believed in Jesus and that He had died for my sins, to make a way for me to go to heaven when I died. I write this because I hope you will listen, and consider what I say, and possibly be spared great difficulty. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath. I saw your comments regarding baptism and you said baptism is not necessary to get to heavenbut its Jesus commandment for us to be baptised. One might suggest that this is unfair, and they might seem to make a good point. I want to grow more in christ and get baptized I have accepted jesus as my personal saviour.. and got the holy spirit when I was in my 4th grade a very young age.. He knit you together in your mothers womb. Can you go to Heaven if youre not baptized? So what option do a gay guy have? 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. Because of this, there is no disagreement between them. Christianity teaches that its the other way around: God takes the first step to convince us that He loves us. Baptism doesnt wash off your sins. Adults were required to convert before they could be baptized. Im sure you agree: we should be careful to say what the Bible says, and not say what the Bible doesnt say. In contrast, Islam (Sahih Muslim, Book 033, Number 6426) teaches that all . Patriarchate of Antioch. That is, they need to clear their accounts. To be reconciled, each person needs to come to the other and make sure theres nothing keeping them from being together again. Righteousness equals belief), then you deserve to access all of the realms and Kingdoms in the heavens with God ? Thats part of why He came to earth as a man! Thus the greater urgency to advance the Churchs Great Commission (Matt. His love is unconditional. It sounds like you really want your sins to be washed away. Back then, I had almost been hit by a vehicle. The bible speaks of being asleep unconscience not knowing of anything at all until jesus returns and calls you up. Let me know if theres more I can do for you. Heaven is for those who choose to submit to God and do things His waythat is, its for people who want to be with God. I realize that this might be an old thread but after reading through all of these answers and your post there was something that struck me. What about the anointing? Turning it off risks her life, dunking it will break it, and there are no real options. That might be a huge mistake. Hello, I was wondering if I would make it to heaven. Thats not what the Bible tells us. In the Bible, God says that He loves us. Becoming like Jesus takes time, Fernandez. God has done His part, and we are His ambassadors, begging people to be reconciled to Him. Hi Tony. One of the things He said was to not worry about tomorrow that today has enough trouble. Im much older than you are, so Ive sinned much more than you have. Christianity isnt about saying exactly the right words, or performing rituals exactly rightthats magical thinking. In the days before death, people often begin to lose control of their breathing. I love most kinds of music. Will you be going to Heaven when you die? Another book was opened, which is the book of life. I appreciate you asking this question. You asked does God not accept people who believe in other gods?. Read Romans 10:9 If you believe that Jesus died for us all and rose on the third day, thought shall be saved. You might not like congregating with certain people in certain places, but thats not the same as not liking church. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. As you grow, God will help you to sin less and less. Only then should they be baptized. but later on, I hadnt attended church in a while. Im grateful for your courage! Clearly, they are not. To me, Rob Bell may indeed be a false teacher. Mark 16:16 says whoever believes AND is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. Jesus said I and the Father are one. I dont mean that you should just follow along during a sermon at church. Can we really condemn someone for something they cant control? Youve sinned. 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. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was WITH God, and the Word WAS God. Is it the music? First, read your Bible. He wont come. The lady said to ask anyway, and my dad answered instantly that he would go. Its not wrong to say them, even though theres only one God. In Luke 16:19-31 Jesus told of a rich man who upon his death went to hell and suffered in the flames of torment. Talk with Him. Lets say that you and Jesus are having lunch together. In addition to listening to the Scriptures and to the Holy Spirit, pay close attention to those around you who are more spiritually mature. If they needed money, they would even sell Torah scrolls to pay for it! Nobody will go to Hell for sinning. If you and I lived near each other, Id buy you lunch. Im writing an email to you as well, so you have my contact info. You should at least have a diary, if you feel the need to write that much. Let me know if you have any questions. They have minds, memories, emotions, wills, consciences, morality, movement, can talk, etc.
what happens to unbaptized adults when they die
