A lot of people feel the same way. He was a child long desired but not awarded to us We buried him alongside the martyrs with whom he shares the compact of the tomb, It took some time for me to grow into the realization that God is everything my father could have been, but wasnt and more. God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. Jesus told us that in order to receive the holy spirit is through baptism. I love confrontation, if theres a good chance it will make things better. How can we have a meaningful relationship with a person that we barely know, and that we misunderstand? "And that is when we can discover that . Ask any question about God, the Bible, or Christianity. We can turn to a passage of Scripture to see why Im so concerned. Its a ritual that tells your community of faith that youve joined them. Youll want to find some other people near you who follow Jesus closely. Not some other person than God. 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 . Jesus didnt just die to save us, though. If so, Im happy to call you my sister! I do, so I would baptize as we see in Matthew 28: in the names of the three persons who are all one God. He offers peace and joy, and they turn their backs to Him. He knows better than I do. If you havent done so already, you should stop reading right now and talk to God. John 1:3 All things were made by Him; If I am wrong, then I will know the day God stops breathing in me. 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. Im a teenage girl from North Carolina. I will accept Gods judgement on me. As I said above, Bell raises more questions than he answers. Look above: Jesus also died to demonstrate how much God loves us. Its not forgiveness, since everybody has been forgiven. The word satan is Hebrew, and it means adversary. Sometimes i write letters to god in my personal book, and i really hope that god will accept my prayers.. Then i have a very serious problem because im a teen girl.. Then it looks like the sin of being Gay is for God to punish. Also, if youre able, Id love to hear how the conversation goes! Jesus talked about that in John 3. 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. So, in our quest to keep learning, we need to listen. Well Tony I truly feel my grandsons are in heaven right now. Therefore, if youre right, the apostle Paul did the people in Rome a very serious disservice by not actually telling them what they must do to be saved. He will be dressed in clothing dipped in blood. Meet with them regularly. Heres the bottom line: Jesus died to pay the penalty for all sin, for all people, for all time. Didnt Peter deny Jesus Himself? Id like to share a passage of Scripture with you, from me to you:I thank my God every time I remember you. Youre not the rich man, but you share his situation. >> Im wary to fully trust the bible as it was written by the hands of man, which is subject to the will of man leaving me afraid that I hadnt followed gods doctrine correctly. The Bible is like any other book when reading, you cant just pick out certain versus such as believe and you will be saved, you have to read it all and it comes together.God will help you. When youve finished studying what THE BIBLE says not what some person like me says then you can come back and set me straight. If you werent, you would have to work incredibly hard to get on His good side. They have to meet Gods standards or they dont get in. Nobody can go to Heaven unless theyre born of the Spirit that is, unless theyre baptized in the Holy Spirit. Being 15, you may not be in complete control over whether youre baptized. Now, on to your question about cremation. I recommend it for every believer in fact, the Bible teaches that believers are expected to do this. Some are confused, not understanding that the Son is God, because well, Hes the Son. Thanks for writing. There you have it. I was taught we must be baptised by water for the holy ghost to come upon us to teach us and free us from sin. But He was not baptized for His sins- He was sinless. Sometimes we see what we want to see, and our feelings will often confirm our hopes. Baptism cannot be a requirement for salvation. Some of the better-known are folks like Stand to Reason, CARM (Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry), Frank Turek, William Lane Craig, Ravi Zacharias, J. Warner Wallace, Tim Keller, and many more. In Genesis, God created Adam by forming his body from the earth. God is just. >> 1) Do you think, me moving to my Grandmas, who was always with god, and taught me to pray and talk to God. 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. The Pope approved the document, titled The Hope of Salvation for Infants Who Die Without Being Baptised, in January after it was presented to him by Cardinal William Levada, the president of the. The thief on the cross wasnt baptized. They put themselves in the position of prophet, proclaiming what they believe to be Gods message, and they get into all kinds of trouble. Im grateful for your courage! Do you? 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? #2. Let me try to encourage you a bit. That doesnt mean you have to go to church every time the doors open it means dont give up. I dont say that to get you on my team, but because I care about you. I dont say this to put you down, of course. And Last question: GOD told us to keep the sabbath, GODs holy day. When someone in the western world decides to become a Christian, they usually have no idea that THAT is exactly what being a disciple of Jesus Christ means not being a suicide bomber, but following what Jesus taught, and being obedient to Him, no matter what. I mean, do we really need them to go to heaven that badly? 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. God knows all things. You say You cant deny this, as its Scripture! Well, show me. 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? Everyone who has not been baptized by Jesus is NOT saved, and will not go to Heaven. Youre not alonemany have the same questions. Clearly, God decides. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books. Instead, baptism isnt really explained at all. If thats the case, then Jesus didnt actually die for your sinsdid He? Im so confused as well. I do believe Jesus as my lord & saviour. i am really confused help me out. But it seems to me now after taking in the comments of this thread and your answer, that gays have only two options to go to heaven on these premise. I mean, I could never bring myself to do that with another man. Why? Thank you for asking. Like on the chair. Its not. All we have to do is to recognize that He is God, and we are not. 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. This is not to be confused with the kind of baptism practiced by John the Baptist, or by Jesus disciples and the early church. Jesuss plan was for his disciples to make disciples who make disciples who all follow Him! But I need help getting to that point. After the judgment, THEN people will receive their eternal reward. You may feel strong emotions when you see yellow because of your love for your sister, but that does not mean that she appears to you in butterfly form. New believers are baptized to show other Christians that theyve decided to trust God with their lives. He wouldnt, clearly. If Jesus died for all our sins, then what is the limit of human sin? It is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins. A baptism is public in nature, and you cant have a ceremony thats both private and public. Dont put it off, Dmalccommit yourself to learning and responding to the truth. If not, I would of course tell you that you should make that choice. "Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. God will not judge you for things you cannot control. And if people DO agree that there IS evidence in the New Testament about this subject doesnt that make Gods word not infallible since it contradicts his word in the Old Testament? I had it almost every night and the setting never changed. My church teaches we go to heaven after death. Is their any possible to go heaven without holyspirit annointing??? If someone ends up in Heaven, it wont be by accident. You see, nobody has what it takes to get to Heaven on their own. They describe things that arent the way they should be, and Id rather take the Apostle Pauls suggestion: to think about things that are true, noble, pure, and lovely. Also, I went to catholic schools most of my educational years and have asked this question to teachers and PHD theology professors in college and I never got a clear, concise answer that made sense to me. As for whether we really need gays and lesbians to go to heaven that badly, Im puzzled by your question. When we show love to others, we are being like God. The issue of a person's fate after physical death falls within the competence of God, not man. The traditional reason that Christians havent been cremated is that it would destroy the body, making it impossible for God to put the parts back together for the resurrection. He wont come. The lady said to ask anyway, and my dad answered instantly that he would go. I wouldnt leave a church over their teaching on this subject, and I wouldnt create any division in the church over it. Let me know if you have any questions. The idea of baptism, however, is that it is a public ceremonywhere you show the community of faith that you intend to join them. Thats not what the Bible tells us. CARM (Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry). Thomas (the disciple) called Jesus My Lord and My God. Orthodox Christian. I love most kinds of music. There are two sides to answering whether you were saved before. Feel free to email me, too. That you would presume to say otherwise speaks volumes. And if my Grandpa is in heaven. He came more than halfway in our direction, forgiving our sins and making it really easy for our relationship to be restored. But one who is more powerful than I will come, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. Its important to take advice from people who know what theyre talking about, right? The Bible tells us that everyone has been forgiven. John answered them all, I baptize you with water. Music can only be good or bad based on the message it sends. What if Lucifer dethroned God? 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. While I usually recommend that Christians are baptized as soon as they know they want to join a community of believers, I dont recommend that children or young adults rush into it if their parents arent behind them. I really thought I was a Christian in seventh grade and made that outward declaration, so it isnt necessary to do it again. After all: if God can create the universe, theres no reason to believe He cant heal the blind. The story isnt about him and his mistakes, thoughits about the loving father who watched the road, waiting for his son to come home. Jesus saved the sinners. Still another kind seems centered around accomplishing a part of His plan. Were just not sure it means what we once thought it meant. That means that He will always do what is right, and will never be unfair. If not, youre not missing out. The same notes are used in good music and bad. The rhythm cant be good or bad, either. This is not an activist thing, I just realized this while reading through it all. He said yes, but its not his Name. Whats the difference between going to Heaven and going to Hell? What happens to babies and young children who die? The point is that I understand your desire to stay here. Christianity isnt about saying exactly the right words, or performing rituals exactly rightthats magical thinking. He speaks generally, and raises more questions than he answers. She cant get it wet. I didnt forsake going. I would guess because he opposes what God wants to do. I hear you. Logically speaking, wouldnt That mean he was praying to himself? It seemed to be more frequent when I was pregnant with my daughter . It could be today, it could be tomorrow, it could be 1000 years from now. Ill explain: As you can see by looking around, humans are kind of messed up. If you want to be part of His Kingdom, you must acknowledge that He is King, and that to be part of His Kingdom you must submit to His authority. I have created alot of sins before and want them to be gone. We have to read all of the Bible with eyes from when it was written otherwise well misunderstand a TON. The idea is that we are making a public declaration of our faith, and that we want to join the community of faithso were baptized in their presence. Only those who submit to God will end up in Heaven. Dont try to hide your sins, Aidan God knows about them already. Instead, I would suggest that the unrepentant will suffer the consequences of their actions in the afterlife (at least then, if not before). Jesus died to set us free from slavery to sin, and to show us how much He loves us. Im NOT saying that the people in your church are wrong. 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. If baptism is required for salvation, then every explanation of salvation that does not mention baptism is at best incomplete, certainly insufficient, and possibly a lie from Satan himself. You and I can both know whether well make it to Heaven. It says that Jesus is the head. In fact, I would avoid even making the claim in public. Until children reach the maturity that enables them to love, worship, and obey God in Christ, they have not "sinned.". You have it. Jesus knew the Father, obeyed the Father, and died to show us how much God truly loves you and me. This passage says nothing about baptism. The Limbo of Infants (Latin limbus infantium or limbus puerorum) is the hypothetical permanent status of the unbaptised who die in infancy, too young to have committed actual sins, but not having been freed from original sin.. Why do unbaptized babies go to Limbo? Youre important to God. At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores and longing to eat what fell from the rich mans table. What about peoples good intentionsis it enough to believe that doing good is good, even if we never get around to doing good things? 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. With all due respect to Gina, dont listen to her. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Its like I want to share my gift to others but I guess I fear of being judge. Take a look at, Anyone can get to know God. Tell your grandmother how much you love her. Instead, I use the term Satan. You asked about false teachers, not about Rob Bell. And they would say stuff like I hope your not listening to that demon music! Or thats the devils music! But I only listen to k-pop (BTS) and lofi (which usually is instrumental and or samples some parts of songs, movie scenes, etc. Thats never a good idea. In fact, your comment has inspired me to create an article listing my favorite Christian apologists. While there will always be controversy over almost anything, ask whether his teachings help you understand Jesus better, help you learn to obey God better, and help you learn how to make disciples better. I pray that he will give me the strength to know when I have found a true church, where saints and sinners can pray together and be saved by Christs plan before our planet Terra is transformed into Hades through world peace and New World Order. This baptism means nothing without the other, spiritual baptism: the baptism with the Holy Spirit. Theres a significant difference between a false teacher and just having a different opinion. So I have 2 questions: Should Christians listen to secular or non-christian music? Im not against Rob Bell. I appreciate you asking this question. However after looking at scripture im beginning to believe we are in our Graves until Jesus returns and we are the resurrected. If your grandsons are there, they will be hoping to see you. Frank Turek has a full evening session on miracles. The Bible also makes it clear that the Father is God, Jesus is God, and the Holy Spirit is God. 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. The Bible teaches that if we trust God to guide us, He will help us become what we should be. Dont stop writing letters to God. 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. He was suffering from depression and suicidal thoughts because he had thought he failed God somehow. These are very personal decisions. The Bible teaches Christians to not forsake meeting together. Why would he say that its better to prophesy than to speak in tongues wouldnt that disqualify a whole bunch of people? Sin is wrong. Ted spent months trying to spread the word on the internet, since he didnt live near Salem. For BBC Radio 5 live, Charlie investigated what might happen to Harry when she was no longer able to care for him. Do you think He would agree with your assessment of how the universe works? You can read about it in Matthew 25:31-46. Sep 14, 2014. And every possible answer is fraught with problems. I had just begun reading the bible and I did believe in Jesus however I am not certain if I fully grasped the meaning of salvation and the trinity. People probably dont need to hear that youve had miraculous dreams, but they definitely do need to hear the gospel. I read and watch different articles and videos on the gospel and each one contradicts the other. Heres the video: I would be very happy to help you with this, Ted. Dont argueseek to understand. I dont want to be disobedient to Christ, but I also dont want to get baptized a 5th time if its not needed. You can do better! Youre borrowing those ideas from Christianity, but dont seem interested in the rest of the story. The Father and Son are mentioned as distinct over 200 times. You cant be spiritually mature if you dont know what God has said about being spiritually mature! go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life, Dont let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. Im here to help, no matter what. In case anybody reading this wonders about what I just wrote, lets consider a real-life scenario. Serve God in all you do, and you can learn what you were created for. That means that our worship must come from the heart (not just going through the motions) and that our worship must be based on what God is really like. Music is a combination of sounds and words, sung to a rhythm. None of them were created. I idolized people (Hollywood) just like justin bieber or one direction.. For me, its a very serious problem and i cant stop from listening to their musics.. About minutes ago, i watched a video, what really happen in hell and i aalmost crying.. If you have a faith community that is, a group of Christians that you worship and learn with you should be baptized in their presence as a statement of faith. Thats the context of Johns baptism if you repented, you were baptized in a public ceremony to tell everyone your intentions. We shouldnt sin. Im sorry for the delay in replyingmy mother recently passed away, so Ive been pretty busy. Also, I told my parents that I dont want to go to church and that I want to do my thing but they dont understand. Have a great day! Youre exactly the age God wants you to be. The apostle Paul said that that would be preferable, actually. god sent 2 angels to sodom , so yes god does allow angels in human form. He was mocked, beaten profusely and crucified. Then, about 2000 years ago, God came to earth as a baby. Hi Tony, thank you for your answer. First, lets clear up a couple of things. To me, Rob Bell may indeed be a false teacher. Most of them grow-up to be rational, not believing in gods, life after death, and other harmful beliefs. Read Mark 16: 15-16. Thats not the whole story. I read the book many times and I didnt seem to have a problem with it. Theres no limitation on the number involved, but because its an important step for a believer, we should make an effort to do it well. Its GOOD that youre taking action! please help answer my question. Im not baptized but I still try to go to church twice a month because their the only days when I have time. I would also seek to honor your grandmother by making sure you know what you believe. The father saw him coming and RAN TO HIM, accepted him back, gave him a place of honor and threw him a big party. For he says, In the time of my favor I heard you, One kind of baptism was to publicly show that you had converted to Judaism. This world is pretty awesome. I want to know if god loves me or not. 1. That gracious act is only half of the equation, though. Have you chosen to turn your life over to God, and to trust that He knows best how you should live? 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. That is what makes an old creature into a new one. That means that nobody is there now. Please tell me is that me, or the enemy trying to stop me from being baptise or just the church may be wrong. >> 2) Was/Is it too late for me to be saved? I was dead, and then God made me alive. 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. I spend a lot of time explaining why believing in Jesus is a rational, reasonable, and good thing to do. I do not believe that this is our enemy, trying to stop you. I dont want you to be confused about this issue, so Ill speak very plainly. Why do you want to do things for which youll need forgiveness? There is no qoincidence with God.have your own personal relationship with God and you will see that if you draw nigh to him, he will draw nigh to you. To the ancients, however, a son was the same kind of person as the father. For it is by grace you have been saved through faith. There are plenty of people who have bad relationships with God. 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. I can tell you whether youll make it to Heaven. Show respect. Thats good, right? So I suggest reading your Bible and praying until you know Jesus spoke to you and ask Him His plan for your life and dont stop until you fulfill your calling. God has done His part, but we have to do ours. Have you trusted God with your life? Third, thank you very much for your criticism. It sounds to me like youve decided to make up your own religion. As my previous comment says, Matthew 25 says that God will separate the godly from the ungodly at the end. Theres a lot we dont know about what happens after we die, as the Bible isnt really very clear about it. Jesus was human and so he could have sinned and fell into temptation but he did not because he is God and God is perfect sinless and flawless. If you do as youre instructed, and study the Scriptures, you will see that your understanding of Acts 2:38-39 cannot be complete. Simple: because they refuse to be reconciled to God. Im not sure I understand the question, but Ill guess. im Dezi what if your saved but your still scared about whats gonna happen and when it happens. I checked up on the Sins that man should not commit. Im sure you agree: we should be careful to say what the Bible says, and not say what the Bible doesnt say. In Hebrews, we even see God calling the Son God not once, but twice! But, I have a question: when the disciples asked Jesus if they should pray to him he replied, no you pray to the father. Consider for yourself the controversy over his books. I never knew how wicked, and how bad I was until now. What people miss not knowing the Scriptures is that the Old Testament is chock full of Gods other side. They only have one side of the story! I generally agree with you, in fact but neither of us can say this with certainty, as God has not said it. Youre just braver than most, to say what you think. My responsibility is to help them learn what the Bible says, and to try to help them understand it. I just seem to be living a life if pressure, guilt and fear that Im letting my Lord down in every way. Ive got good news for you, Shannon: youre already acceptable to God! Your sins have already been forgiven. In this vision, he was to tell the city of Salem, Oregon that they would be devastated by an earthquake if they didnt repent and turn toward God. Its just wanting something. Can we still find salvation in the end? Christians begin this process before they die. Theres no question about the transmission of Scripture. One of Jesus best students, John, explained it this way: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. I was gay, but as I looked towards God, my lust for men & women had slowly started to go away. waynehastings Original sin is a very corrosive doctrine and I reject the idea that anyone is born guilty of sin. THE FATHER IS GOD Some things, we just dont know.