Sin is wrong. Each of those could be a separate comment on their own, but Ill try to address the big idea first. The most sacred heart of gods only son created before all time came to earth as man and we are told by the witnessed he endured the most brutal of atrocities ever been done to the son of man for all our sins and disobedience. Have you decided to follow Jesus? We belong to Him, and to each other. Sometimes, the things we do like will change, too if theyre not good for us. Its just wanting something. We can read about Gods love for us in the three parables in Luke 15 which, not surprisingly, express that we are valuable and cherished by God. Peter, seeing this, said: Surely no one can stand in the way of their being baptized with water. In March of the next year, he finally got in touch. Theres no penalty left to pay. We cant look around and really say, God is like anything at all. Jesus died to demonstrate Gods love for us. I acknowledge my Sins and pray to Jesus to forgive me, why do I have to be baptized in water. We can say that we believe Hes trustworthy, but thats not the same as trusting Him. It means that I try to feed my heart and mind things that keep it healthy. >> 2) Was/Is it too late for me to be saved? Believing what isnt true about God makes it harder to trust Him. Theres a saying that some use to describe your point of view. Then we went back to the pastor and told him that NOT ONE SINGLE VERSE said what the lessons claimed. Its possible that our words can be confusing. Thats what the Bible teaches. And a subsequent attempted Confession, in such a case, would also not be valid, since Confession is only valid after the valid reception of Baptism. The Bible makes it clear that there is only one God. Also, if youre able, Id love to hear how the conversation goes! Hes waiting for you. Trouble awaits those who make bad decisions. The question of purgatory is entirely illogical to me, having read the Bible. However after looking at scripture im beginning to believe we are in our Graves until Jesus returns and we are the resurrected. where will you be if you are not reconciled and once you die is it too late? You should not worry about how your body will be handled after you die. The ossuary would then be placed with other ossuaries containing the bones of family members. That would include everybody who will go to Heaven. Sin doesnt keep people out of Heaven or send them to Hell. With respect, we should avoid using our feelings as a test for truth. Im 16 and I havent been to clear on what I believe in. It should not be. I go to a christian school but no church. I dont think so. The question is whether God has commanded people to limit their sexual behavior to their spouse, who would be of the opposite sex. Also you say that means you wont go to heaven or hell. When a Catholic marries an unbaptized person, even in a Catholic ceremony, the Catholic spouse is not conferring the sacrament of matrimony on the non-Christian spouse. But whenever they are around I cant play my music around them. #2. Look above: Jesus also died to demonstrate how much God loves us. This tells them that you believe as they do, and that you wish you be part of their fellowship. However: nobody disputes that theyre somewhere. My grandparents are very religious and conservative. Im happy to play a small part in so many lives! If not, Id be very happy to hear it! Your heart stops beating. So when they die, as with our loved ones of the human variety, of course we want to know what becomes of them. I have a question for you, Debbie. John 1:10 He was IN the world, and the world WAS MADE BY Him, and the world knew Him not. I am Jewish and Catholic and was Baptized I am very concerned about cremation I hope I am doing the right thing it is cheaper on the cost I want my Daughter to have the money to help her out thank you for answering back deborah. Yes, the idea that God is three persons in one is weird. Its something that new believers should do, which is why repent and be baptized are so closely connected in Scripture. I prayed for guidance, and heard nothing and things didnt seem to go well. I dont attend church often, but I do pray. Heres how I currently understand it I may be wrong, of course. Let me know if my explanations have created more questions for you. This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. Since Limbo is outside of Heaven and Hell, these souls will not experience either eternal joy or damnation. Thanks for asking such an important question! That makes our relationship with them more difficult strained, rather than peaceful and harmonious. This is about one death every 11 minutes. Paul uses this word in several places, but with relationships. But some thinking salvation is enough. Make plans for a full life, knowing that youre not in control of the universe. If youve been born again and want to tell a local community of Christians that you intend to be part of that community, then baptism seems like a good idea. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die. 19:26), but it is certainly more difficult given the lack of access to the sacraments and other ordinary means of sanctification and salvation that God has provided his Catholic Church. God became flesh, and dwelt among us. There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. When we decide to turn our lives over to God and trust Him with the results, we are reconciled. The goal isnt to agree with each other, Therese. Simple: because they refuse to be reconciled to God. Its important to surround yourself with people who will help you grow, and be with you during tough times. No, Willissathey are not. Id love to hear that youve done that, so I can call you my brother. Heaven is HOME for us, where we get to be together with our family forever. Thanks, Olive. If you can, let me know whether you trust God completely, or if theres some way I can help you. 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. Im much older than you are, so Ive sinned much more than you have. First, it shows that Augustine does not view ignorance as something that makes us culpable at the judgement-which obviously applies to infants. On the other hand, one might suggest that any person who seeks God sincerely is, at the very least, being saved. . When Jesus was baptized, He was baptized with the Holy Spirit, and with the Spirit came. Heres the video: I would be very happy to help you with this, Ted. If what youve told me is the whole story, I disagree with them about your baptism but thats not meaningful at all. One of the things He said was to not worry about tomorrow that today has enough trouble. Ive followed a bunch of Christian apologists for many years. The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on Gentiles. - user32 Feb 21, 2014 at 18:40 Oneness Pentecostals substitute their own teaching for the clear witness of Scripture. My dead twin sisters are my guardian angels. Find someone. Everyone should repent of their sins and turn from their sinful ways but failing to do that isnt what sends people to Hell. There are 3 Steps to Salvation that Jesus declared that we MUST do! Its good that you want to be baptized, and I understand your frustration with your parents. 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. but later on, I hadnt attended church in a while. Did you know that JESUS will be judging us? Regardless of your personality or field of study, theres probably an apologetics ministry thats a good fit for you. what happens to unbaptized adults when they die. As for condemning anyone, thats not my job or yours. I would. The point is that I understand your desire to stay here. It specifically says that the fate of unbaptised children is left to the mercy of God, not that they 'can't or won't go to Heaven', and it is 'generally taught' that they go to limbo, not that they definitely do, or . Everyone who has been baptized by Jesus is saved, and can go to Heaven. Thats a big encouragement for others, and a wise thing to do. LOL. This would include things like not wearing two kinds of fabric togetheran instruction for the ancient Israelites, as a reminder to not mix worship of the One True God with the worship of anything else. I need answers on how to deal with this. But no where does it specifically refer to Jesus doing that in reference to animals. John 1:3 All things were made by Him; Thanks. Lets say they have a really good point. Do you think I should be baptized again now (age 31)? God doesnt judge us based on whether weve been more good than bad. When we confess our sins that is, when we go to God and tell Him that we are sorry for what weve done He will forgive us. Then their corpses rot and fertilize the ground. We have to actually trust God to guide us through life. If we look at Galatians 5, where Paul talks about false teachers, we can see a few things that identify false teachers: Verse 7: false teachers distract us from being obedient. Im so confused as well. So Jesus WAS God robed in flesh, because there had to be a Blood sacrafice to reconcile us back to Him. It didnt make me reject the views just to gain more insight on them. Yes, baptism is in many New Testament Scriptures, and I believe all of them 100%. Now that all sins have been paid for, will everybody go to Heaven? God wants us to be reconciled to Him, and Hes done His part. You say youre Jewish, but thats usually a simple statement about your family history. Instead, baptism is primarily identifying with Jesus death and resurrection, and doing it publicly to declare your allegiance to God. I promise. You can also subscribe without commenting. Most of them grow-up to be rational, not believing in gods, life after death, and other harmful beliefs. I tell them to be like the Bereans, and double-check everything with Scripture. Think about it like a family. I just have to wait and see! The notion of past lives is incompatible with the Bible. He really does. Christianity isnt about saying exactly the right words, or performing rituals exactly rightthats magical thinking. God brings us to Heaven because we want to be with Him. I see nothing in the Bible to suggest that Christians need to dispose of their bodies in any particular 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. Yes, there are good ways and worse ways to try to help people understand the gospel but it really matters. The Bible is clear, though: Jesus the Son is the same kind of being as the Father. It doesnt seem like Im helping them by doing that. >> If Jesus died for all our sins, then what is the limit of human sin? We have to be persuaded that God exists, and that Hes trustworthy and then we have to commit to trusting Him. What happens in limbo? I dont want to be disobedient to Christ, but I also dont want to get baptized a 5th time if its not needed. At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores and longing to eat what fell from the rich mans table. Nobody will be kept out of Heaven because they made a mistake, or because they were misled, or because they got a bit of information wrong. If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. Thats because we know what this life is like, but we dont know a lot about what the next life will be like. Most people think that being forgiven is what allows us to go to Heaven, and not being forgiven sends us to Hell. This part is for you, Ayden. 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. Belief is all that affects condemnation though. 3:9), as the Church reaffirms in the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC): Outside the Church there is no salvation. I hope he is. Thats all. 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. I lived in Southern California until I was 10. First, a false teacher is a teacher. Jesus was in the world. Another is an agnostic. Yes, Hes meek and mild and compassionate and loving. Thats a good question! And not a false image of GOD? Heres how it works: God has made Himself evident to everyone, and He draws everyone to Himself. Its reconciliation. Im with you, Marietjie. Its really pretty simple. Augustine begins: We see that . He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. Its possible your parents are concerned because being baptized again might be seen as you leaving behind the faith they raised you in. I hope you dont mind. Its simply the place where God is. Instead, I would suggest that the unrepentant will suffer the consequences of their actions in the afterlife (at least then, if not before). A question for you: when will God not forgive that denial? I dont know you, or them, or your relationshipso Ill try to simply share my thoughts, and what I might do. I get what you mean when you said that they didnt want God in their life, so they didnt have Him in their afterlife either, but doesnt that sound wrong for them to end up with Lucifer in Hell? I was reading through and I saw you say that no one is in heaven or hell at this moment. We dont have to like it, but we do have to deal with it. I even corrected my boyfriend when he said Jesus was his God. I feel that there are so many christians hammering gays over the head with the bible, but what are we really doing to them? 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. This is a totally understandable feeling. No, Douglas. I very much appreciate your comment. I stole, I committed adultery a lot! Spirits do not have bodies muchless blood to atone with, thus the manifestation of God/Christ in the flesh. I love confrontation, if theres a good chance it will make things better. As a new parent, the concept of death is about as far from your mind as it . Youre accepting some things, but rejecting others. You know what was weird about Disneyland? The kind of troubles that keep cropping up again and again and again. 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. I believe that choosing not to be baptized in this wicked lifetime is a superior moral choice to being baptized into a false faith. 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 . You seem confused, Roger. He is the final and perfect sacrifice for sin, and there is no penalty left to pay. In the Catholic Church infants are baptized or sprinkled within a few weeks of their birth, but sometimes the ritual is not performed until they are six months old. Id without a doubt donate to this fantastic blog! Didnt Peter deny Jesus Himself? Let me suggest that you get as serious NOW about your faith as you hope youll be the moment before you die. Im not certain if I should get baptized again or not. I also understand in my heart that Jesus Christ saved us all, sinners and saints alike. Heres what John 1:18 says: No one has ever seen God, but the one and only Son, who is himself God and is in closest relationship with the Father, has made him known. Thanks for asking. >> If you are unsure on what to do and you are alive breathing by his grace persue truth and strive for righteousness. As for your sins, welcome to the club. However: the Bible is clear about this. The question is whether He could have sinned. Does that make sense? Will you be going to Heaven when you die? This is false. Lets walk through it together. I hope this helps you* 2no Timothy 1:7 For God doesnt give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind. You know how sometimes youre walking along, and the pace youre at makes you think of a song, out of nowhere? Your feet should be comfortable. Your email address will not be published. How does being reborn into your next life change by being saved in this life? Does that make sense?. Be patient. Like I said: I dont know you personally. Theres a HUGE difference between mentally agreeing with the general explanation of the gospel and believing the gospel. Judaism and Christianity are entirely monotheistic. The same is true of God, Son and Holy Ghost (John 14:26 But the Comforter, which IS the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in MY name..). Compare. Do you think god was watching over us that day, and still is? I dont mean that God is in HeavenI mean that Heaven is wherever God happens to be. Its sad, and frustrating. Its not forgiveness, since everybody has been forgiven. If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth. I wouldnt expect non-Christians to be obedient to God, nor would I run around telling strangers how to live. Behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to render to every man according to what he has done. What we do know is that God will do what is right. 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. Life can be tough sometimes, right? Thankyou so much for the encouraging words, and no that wasnt hard to take in, it is kind of true our church pastor even talks about how immature Pentecostals have grown, I will be patient and try reading the new testament. What about Birth Defects? can a guardian angel appear as a family member. Christian is still a word that has meaning. After doing my homework, I can say without doubt that the Bibles we have now are very reliable. Jesus came to me in a dream and told me I am coming soon this was in 2015 sometime in February I am scared because when that comes my grandma believes in something else but not jesus but she is a really good person I do not want her to go to hell and I dont want to tell her what to believe in I really need help. Youve asked a good question. It means to fix a broken relationship. The Bible was, is and always will be the infallible Word of God. I know a lot of people dont like to be told what to do. 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. Were capable of amazing things, and terrible things. Thanks for letting me vent. Thanks for writing! You asked does God not accept people who believe in other gods?. . Dont think you have to wait until youre able to leave THAT church before you can get started doing what God wants. They will forgive because they have been forgiven, and they will be gracious to others because God has been gracious to them. Let me know if theres anything more I can do for you. Like what is said wish? Im not going to pretend to know something that other people dont. As long as we dont pretend that our wishes are the truth, and tell others that they should believe as we do, I think were safe. Some songs by BTS are really great. Very few really understand what theyre getting into when they decide to submit to God. 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. He stopped playing everything but the beat and asked her, This beat?. I hope to make it clearer for you. Only then can they claim to be a disciple and publicly display their faith. The pagans give birth, eat breakfast, and shake hands with strangersshould we avoid doing these things? Its a public declaration of faith. Because: following Jesus means that we know what He taught, and we do it. The trouble is that most people WILL read Acts 2:38 like a 21st-century person. Hi Tony, thank you for your answer. Thanks for asking! Well i know that when rob bell was interviewed about his book he said that he never meant to start controversy. The point is NOT to attend a church, but to BE the church. However: thats not the entire story. On the day of Pentecost, when Peter and the other disciples were in Jerusalem in the upper room, they were all filled with the Holy Ghost and began to speak in other tongues. Second, their faith grew so they were better able to pray and trust God with the results. I know none of the stuff is demonic because they (BTS) spreads messages about self-love and self acceptance. I appreciate it. Your criticism is noted, and Ill be keeping an eye on myself to make sure Im not being unduly harsh. Jesus died on the cross to pay that price. I never was able to finish it once I realize that it was another judgement day dream so I would force myself to wake up. At the resurrection, we will rise bodily from the grave, just as Jesus did. Its not that the devil wont try to mess with your head, of course. It seems very unfair that someone who murders or rapes or any other sick crime could be let into Heaven while someone who loved and respected all living things would be tortured for eternity in hell? Modalism teaches that the Son didnt ask the Father to send the Spirit, because the Father and Spirit ARE Jesus. Second, thanks for commenting. The plain and simple truth is that finding even ONE PERSON you enjoy meeting with will change how you feel about going to church. Im guessing the main problem is that you dont really know anybody at a church that you look forward to seeing. Im sure you agree: we should be careful to say what the Bible says, and not say what the Bible doesnt say. Ive been in your shoes, my friend. Throughout the whole Bible, we see this kind of thing in the Old Testament there is no God except me and in the New Testament there is one God. Its safe, and wise, and mature. The Isaiah 14 passage that uses the word is describing the king of Babylon, Nebuchadnezzer II. Jehovahs Witnesses borrow the idea of Jesus, then claim that He isnt God but only the first person created by God. You should be baptized, but you wouldnt go to Hell if you died first. For most of my life I believed in a higher power and that person to me is God. Hi. No, he obviously didnt. God created us, and wants us to have a good relationship with Him. 2010-06-12 09:43:00. A baptism is public in nature, and you cant have a ceremony thats both private and public. . What hes missed is that baptism isnt only for the one getting wetits for the community of faith as well. 19:26), but it is certainly more difficult given the lack of access to the sacraments and other ordinary means of sanctification and salvation that God has provided his Catholic Church. Its pretty simple. First, we should ask what is Heaven?. As for whether we really need gays and lesbians to go to heaven that badly, Im puzzled by your question. As for our bodies and spirits, again: we dont know much. In ancient Israel, baptism was a public ceremony where a person was dunked in a MIKVEH. Turns out that was one of the most beneficial periods of my life, where my faith grew strong. The rich man also died and was buried. Sep 14, 2014. Where their teachings match whats found in the Bible, theyre right. I really began to live as a Christian then, and to truly understand the gospel then. I was very surprised. 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. If someone ends up in Hell, it wont be by accident. Nobody has suggested that theyre nowhere. Yes, it is. Faith, in the Bible, isnt anything like just believing. Its. Youll want to find some other people near you who follow Jesus closely. If youll read the Parable of the Sheep and Goats the end of Matthew 25:31-46, youll see why I say that no one is in Heaven or Hell at this point. Wow thank you SO MUCH for sharing your thoughts. Trust Gods plan for you, and your life will be good. False teachers throw almost everything into question when they deviate from the gospel. 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. 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. Let me know if it raises more questions than it answers. We do have some clues about our next life, though. And who made the world.? I didnt understand the fullness of the gospel, though. Trust the Holy Spirit to do the real work in her heartyou just love her and tell her whats on your mind. Menu. Heres the video: Daniel Wallace, one of the foremost experts on the Bible, has a full session on the reliability of the Bible. Thanks for visiting my website. >> Thanks Tony for taking the time to answer so many questions over the years. That might be a huge mistake. Go instead to my brothers and tell them, I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.'. Third, HOWEVER. I would find songs that they like, and look closely at the lyrics. 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? In fact, I would avoid even making the claim in public. Does that make sense? Again, is it too late for me to be saved? Here it is: much of the time, Pentecostal churches are not very good at teaching from the Bible. How that all works, exactly, is still unknown. I tried to contact him on December 26, but he wouldnt respond. We must have faith and follow the rules that of which God has put forth and listed. I wouldnt leave a church over their teaching on this subject, and I wouldnt create any division in the church over it. Please help! Were not perfect, but Gods children will naturally mature and look for ways to please Him. Some of the things you dont like will change. Most of the time, you will have no idea what Hes doing, and thats normal. Of course, people make dumb decisions all the time, including the decision to turn their backs on God because they dont want to do things His way. Study now. I could testify all day long of things that have happen to me. This is modalism, as I outline below and its unbiblical. Let me know if theres more I can do for you. God loves you, Leah. The Holy Spirit brought me to your message because I was reading this page and decided to say a prayer but was a little confused while praying because I was not sure if they are one. Fever. 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. Me too. Doing things His way is always the best decision. It just wouldnt work for me. Rhythm is just the speed at which we do things. We all learn as we go. People who trust God do. If theres ANYTHING that I can do to help you, please dont hesitate to let me know. Im sorry for the delay in replyingmy mother recently passed away, so Ive been pretty busy. At that point, your relationship with God is pretty much one-sided. Life with God is good. Short answer: yes! Receiving the Spirit for the rest of mankind is different. Does that make sense? 39 For the promise is unto YOU, AND TO YOUR CHILDREN, AND TO ALL THAT ARE AFAR OFF, as MANY as the Lord our God SHALL call. You must believe and be baptized to be saved, but John 3:16 says whosoever believes in me shall not perish but have everlasting life. One variety is to not do something, like lying. How can we get to heaven without baptism? That power came from the Holy Spirit. Sometimes I wish I could just transfer ideas from my brain to someone elses, so you could see what I see. Keep in mind that the Holy Spirit who is God will never lead you to do anything that contradicts the gospel. The way I explained it to my son was like this: if your father came home with his paycheck and signed father on the back, would they cash it.? Can we really condemn someone for something they cant control? They dont clear things up, but make things muddy. One is something you choose to do, the other is an involuntary emotional attraction. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. And in Mark 16:16 Jesus states He that believeth AND IS BAPTIZED shall be saved; 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 really thought I was a Christian in seventh grade and made that outward declaration, so it isnt necessary to do it again. First, thank you for writing. Thanks for writing! Being baptized in the Holy Spirit is being born again. I mean, sure, they can control weather or not they should engage in the sexual act. I say it to encourage you, because you CAN know the Scriptures! God will answer my prayers, God will only answer if its in his plan. As for being baptized, Id like to settle your dilemma. They would only go there for not being reconciled to God. Im 16 years old & I feel absolutely ridiculous writing this to you because I think its pointless.

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