Its pretty awesome, I must say. It sounds like you really want your sins to be washed away. I also asked my college theology professor that question and his response was that Jesus made everything clean again. Failure to baptize infants is a deprivation. God has already given us some helpful information on how to live well. Thanks for writing! Food for thought. So: how does this information address what you wrote? Are you ready to hear something that may be difficult? They deny the trinity, the existence of hell, promote the so-called British Israel doctrine, claim that Christians should be Torah-observant (but only in the ways they think are best), teach that Jesus kingdom IS of this world (despite His direct statement to the contrary), believe there will be three resurrections of the dead, and so on. That leads some to believe that the Father, Son, and Spirit are exactly the same. Well, then youll want to learn what this amazing life looks like. You might not want to hear this, but its true: God wants you to submit to your parents. I appreciate you writing to ask for input. Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. Then what? Your email address will not be published. Thats not how it works at all. It appears that wrong may or may not be the best description. That didnt make sense to Nicodemus, because it was different than what he had been taught. Always remember that God loves you. That has nothing to do with reciting a particular prayer, or with being baptized. Its a public declaration of faith. Did you catch that? And second, being "baptized into Christ" associates us with being covered with Christ. I pray to god that were going to heaven but im not thay confident.. People say that theyre not going to heaven if they didnt accept jesus in their lifes.. im scared cause were not living like a very christian family.. and im not baptized yet.. im super super scared.. do god really accept me if i apologies, pray to him to open my parents hearts, and do i have a opportunity to change like theres a place for me and my family in heaven.. Without that breath, Adam would not have been alive. Now what? 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. Christian is still a word that has meaning. When we put our faith in Jesus and acknowledge him as our Lord and Savior, our lives are joined together with the life that Christ lived. They have to trust God with their life. According to the explanation provided in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the year 1256. I have a couple of thoughts. The people were waiting expectantly and were all wondering in their hearts if John might possibly be the Messiah. I took a class on the subject, where we had 4 pages of Scriptures and explanations of why its true and right. Christianity teaches that its the other way around: God takes the first step to convince us that He loves us. They would only go there for not being reconciled to God. Think of it like a chair. >> If you are unsure on what to do and you are alive breathing by his grace persue truth and strive for righteousness. Let him warn them, so that they will not also come to this place of torment. Abraham replied, They have Moses and the Prophets; let them listen to them. No, father Abraham, he said, but if someone from the dead goes to them, they will repent. He said to him, If they do not listen to Moses and the Prophets. Christians begin this process before they die. If so, Im happy to call you my sister! A careful examination of the Scriptures is required, and THAT is what I recommend on GodWords, again and again and again and again. Which is fairly more secular compared to what I listen to. Um thats a nice little fantasy you have there. I wonder, though: what sign would you give to your faith community by defying your parents? How does being reborn into your next life change by being saved in this life? Youve mentioned two specific questions: whether we can believe the Bible, and whether its reasonable to believe in miracles. I now understand that I can never become the man I was intended to be under my own power. Im confused about what happens when you die. All believers should actually be disciples. Sometimes we see what we want to see, and our feelings will often confirm our hopes. Baptism is important, but it doesnt give us life. Thats backwards! We can say that we believe Hes trustworthy, but thats not the same as trusting Him. Until then, let your life be an example for your parents, friends, and family. I believe that choosing not to be baptized in this wicked lifetime is a superior moral choice to being baptized into a false faith. Yes, Matthew was written before 70. If youd like to talk more about this, let me know. Stop thinking in your head that Im wrong and go look it all up. Yes, Hes meek and mild and compassionate and loving. Its important to do your best to live like Jesus, but dont beat yourself up when you mess up. I learned so much from two years there. Serve God in all you do, and you can learn what you were created for. This hasnt happened yet, because were still here. 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. Theres a saying that some use to describe your point of view. Take advantage of their desire to help you grow. I look forward to fresh updates and will share this website with my Facebook group. There were different kinds of baptisms in Judaism. Therefore, a refusal to be water baptized does not - by itself - prove a lack of salvation. If im ready to be baptized in water, what are the ways to do of baptism. I was dedicated to the Lord as a child also, not immersed in water but sprinkled-it was an occasion my mom stood up with me in front of Why? Honestly, while Heaven sounds great, Im at least as concerned about the here and now. That means that He will always do what is right, and will never be unfair. It also doesnt say to not be baptized in the blood of an anteater, or that you should (or shouldnt) have your pets baptized. We become different. If youre confident that the chair will support your weight, thats belief, not trust. You can read about it in Acts 10. 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. Its not a prayer, its belief. But will i still go to heaven and live with him for eternity. 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. Thats going to be awesome. People go to Hell for rejecting God. 4) How will I be sure, I dont go to Hell. No, I dont think youd do those things but you seem to have no problem suggesting that youre right simply because youve read the Bible very deeply. However: they wont be punished for their sins. When I go to look up some recent updates about rob bell I see articles and certain websites and even some videos that horribly criticize Rob bell because I guess they consider him a disgrace to the Christian Faith and a false teacher. https://bethelgrace.wordpress.com/2008/06/26/are-you-lukewarm, http://www.oldpaths.com/Archive/Davison/Roy/Allen/1940/036-outpouring.html. I was baptized in a horse trough. Im sorry that you felt ridiculous. This is known as modalism, where the one God reveals Himself in three different modes, like fitting Himself differently into different situations. All believers should be baptized in front of their community of faith, but that has never, and will never, save anyone. Reconciliation is something that happens all the time, between people. This is preferable to Johns baptism: I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit. Hi. I appreciate the opportunity to discuss this with you, Roger. The reasons some people have objections about cremation? No, baptism is not required for salvation. Its not a matter of being good enough, Leah. Lowest rating: 1. Jesus died to demonstrate Gods love for us. A lot of that happens when the child recognizes that, for this time in their life, they need to submit to their parents. Nobody is forced to agree with me, either in fact, time after time, I tell people to NOT TAKE MY WORD FOR ANYTHING. Id be happy to help. =). Nobody really grasps the full meaning of salvation at the beginning, of course. 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. Ask one of your churchs leaders to help you identify a mature believer for you to talk to on a regular basis. You know how sometimes youre walking along, and the pace youre at makes you think of a song, out of nowhere? Christ died once and we will only have one true baptism once we understand its power and its call to alive to God in Christ. We dont need a holy book to tell you right from wrong. Because you should probably have your own website. 4.what happens if im not baptized ? First, thanks for sharing your story. Ill give you my PayPal email. In the Bible, God says that were not saved by our own works, but by what Jesus did for us. 1 Timothy says it like this I Timothy 3:16 God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up in glory. I loved my Grandpas, and I hope theyre in Heaven when I get there. 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.. It should not be. Because this is true, it seems wise to not put it off. We both could of been hit by that vehicle. Nicodemus was puzzled, of course. Its used for more than just the devilits used for anybody who is an adversary, like those who fought against the Israelites. Unfortunately, thats not necessarily good enough to convince anyone. If not, I would of course tell you that you should make that choice. This is something that happens to people who are already saved. Its a low-pressure way to check out a group of local Christians you might become friends with. But no where does it specifically refer to Jesus doing that in reference to animals. I tried to follow legalism until I was 26. If not, I want you to be my brother so let me know how I can help. On the other hand, some also have only half of the story on Jesus. Your questions are good, normal questionsyoure asking the same things that we all should ask: will God be fair, or unfair? Christian baptism isnt uniquely Christian. You ask good questions! If you belong to God, judgement day will be pretty cool. I love Jesus with all my heart, cause I know how of the burden he took on for me and many other people. The water is the witness in the world. Its a ritual bath where utensils are cleansed, new priests were dunked to begin their ministry, and so on. Im very happy to hear that youve taken control with regard to porn and your thoughts. Jesus refers to the Father as God all the time. Nicks question was very straightforward: Can a guardian angel appear as a family member? You didnt address Nicks question, and you didnt address my response. Lets talk further about your hermeneuticsthe principles youre using to interpret Scripture. Our neighbors had a Bible study in their home, and the lady suggested that my mom ask my dad if he wanted to come. Christianity teaches that its the other way around: we are never alone. I live in the middle of dinosaur country (Colorado, USA) and have seen and touched many dinosaur bones and dinosaur eggs. Have you looked in the mirror and admitted that living life your way simply isnt going to work out like it should? I dont believe that you believe that. Hopefully before the end comes I can find a church which preaches the light and truth, unadulterated by satan. I have a pretty good idea of what He would say to you. before my grandson was born, I was shown him, and God told me I had to help care for him because he was the son of Gods child. You can still show your faith in ways that your parents will appreciate, and you can be baptized later. Please consider signing up, or if you have any questions about being an Angel, use our staff application form. Theres something else on my mind. Apparently, it is this paradox that is the source of your confusion. The confirmed Catholic is charged with communicating the faith by word and example. You cant, but youre welcome to try. Iam born again christian. You may feel false guilt from time to time, but thats just a matter of reminding yourself that Jesus died to pay for your sins. You should be baptized, but you wouldnt go to Hell if you died first. Am a young man that is so much interested in the things of God and growing spiritually. When we tell God that we DO believe Hes trustworthy, and we surrender our lives to Him, were saying that were going to do things His way instead of our way. Youve probably heard of the trinity before, but it seems clear you dont understand that this is what Scripture teaches. Theres no question about the transmission of Scripture. The main point here, in response to your comment, is that baptism was always a public ceremony. As you interact with God, your relationship will grow. You will become part of Gods family! Older people do too, but usually less. That is what makes an old creature into a new one. Good question! He doesnt love you because you know everything, or because you perform good deedsHe loves you because Hes a loving kind of person. 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. He was an investigator, specializing in cold cases that nobody else could solve. Jesus says no one comes to the father except through me, my problem is I would rather rest with Jesus most sacred heart any day than be with a wrathful angry God.I ask Jesus to protect me and hind me in his most sacred wounds and his precious heart from gods wrath, anger, ultimate power, destruction and vengeance.My secret is out I do not want to be with God I want to be with Gods gentle, loving, kind, peaceful and only begotten son. Do not receive Gods grace in vain. Believing in God is just like that. I appreciate your post, Gina. We are therefore Christs ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. Is god unhappy with me for not being baptized? Of course not. As this was happening, others heard and were marveled after Peter spoke unto them about the occurence and in Acts 2:37 Now when they heard this they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and the rest of the apostles, Men and brethern, what shall we do.? Im not going to publish your full comment at this time. I ask, are they really being taught if Christs life and teachings are not the central lesson. If it worked that way, Jesus would have simply taught us to be good right? Lets walk through it together. I just want to point one thing out to people who think salvation is based on being baptizedJesus told the two gentlemen being crucified next to him (after they professed their faith) today you will be with me in paradise. It does not, why because there is only 1, and His NAME is Jesus. Is it possible for an 18 year old (me) to get baptized without my parents? Their spiritual growth is stunted because they spend more time on what they GET from God, rather than on what God wants FROM THEM. Like Paul, I dont baptize. If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. I have to die to show my faith! If baptism is something we do because we understand God and what He wants from us, then we should all be baptized over and over as we learn more about Him. I deal all the time with spiritually immature believers, and the one thing they all have in common is that they dont really know what God has already told them. And replacing these activities with bible reading and prayer, and moving my hobbies to outdoor activities or working to improve a skill like piano or foreign language. There are two sides: Gods and ours. Rock, rap, blues, easy listeningyou name it. As my knowledge was limited and I didnt have a community, I was also not aware of all my sins, so I didnt really change my lifestyle. I have a question. You will be surprised at who is and isnt in Heaven when you get there. There are groups of people out there who call themselves Christians who insist that believers have to be baptized using very specific words, in a very specific way, or it somehow doesnt count or that its wrong, and that God would be displeased by it. Church can be the best place in the world, or it can be one of the worst. Not always the case, though. Both Jews and Christians are monotheists that is, we believe in ONE God, not two or three or four hundred. What do you think? Trust what? For exactly that reason, the New Testament tells us to be ready. If you read 2 Corinthians 5 you can see that reconciliation is what we need. You may have a hard time thinking of God as loving and caring and perfect, but Jesus didnt. This is because they believe that baptism is an outward sign of an inward commitment. God. On the other hand, the scriptures say that unless a man is baptized he cannot enter into the kingdom of heaven (see John 3:5; 2 Ne. What do you mean when you say do my own Christian thing? God is compassionate. Ill reply here, too, since some might need to know the same thing. Christianity isnt church membership, or simply avoiding sin, or anything other than trusting God and letting Him make you new. That makes our relationship with them more difficult strained, rather than peaceful and harmonious. , Thats quite a lot of stuff in one comment. Let me ask you: are YOU reconciled to God? Its a common complaint from a lot of people. Many of those might think that if a person is baptized as a child, it is not a real baptism. I hope youll do a bit of homework to make sure that what Im saying matches what we see in the Bible. Any 21st-century person would likely read Acts 2:38 in the way you have. I've been a Christian my whole life, and I got "sprinkled" as a kid, but it didn't mean a whole to me once I became an adult. Then we went back to the pastor and told him that NOT ONE SINGLE VERSE said what the lessons claimed. First, thank you for writing. But one who is more powerful than I will come, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He loves you enough to die for you, and He proved His love by actually dying on the cross. Unless one believes that non-Christians can receive the Spirit, this should settle the issue on whether one must be baptized to be saved. We dont often appreciate the fact that God that is, Father and Son and Spirit share all of the same attributes. 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. All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh and following its desires and thoughts. I know you cant really answer that but I think Im not in the right path or its not good enough. Im praying for you, my brother. The act of baptism denotes a persons public affiliation with Jesus Christ. (Matthew 28:18-20) According VERSE 19, this passage says a disciple is made, baptized and taught all under the authority of Christ. In March of the next year, he finally got in touch. But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions it is by grace you have been saved. I lived in another place where I was no where near god, I had forgotten about him. 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. So I have 2 questions: Should Christians listen to secular or non-christian music? But I sometimes find it hypocritical that Im not allowed to listen to BTS and lofi when they listen to the Temptations and Micheal Jackson. You had some things wrong when you were young, and youve gained a greater understanding of God and how He works since then. Let me know if my explanations have created more questions for you. I dont like the idea, but its the truth. Its not helpful to pat someone on the back for believing something that contradicts Scripture. Im not baptized but I still try to go to church twice a month because their the only days when I have time. In Genesis, God created Adam by forming his body from the earth. God has taken the first step toward His rebellious children, right? I have committed sins before. I was dead, and then God made me alive. Im now going to give you my best advicethe only advice I have. The first converts to Christianity were Jewish, and knew exactly what convert baptism was for: to show the community of faith that you have decided to follow Jesus. Youre already a member of the church, like every other Christian in history. Romans 6:3-14 nails down the importance of why Jesus included baptism in Matthew 28:19 as he prepared to leave his disciples under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. I love God. I do believe Jesus as my lord & saviour. We dont want anybody left out. You should take a look at that passage. He was born with medical problems, and I have done as much as I can to help. Chapter and verse. In the Christian church, a [], The Latin Vulgate Bible is the only version of the Bible that a Catholic is expected to correctly utilize. Because Jesus death paid for all sins for all time, there is no possibility that anybody will spend eternity in hell as a result of their refusal to be baptized. Obey your parents, young one. Your records have not been expunged. Im much older than you are, so Ive sinned much more than you have. To go to Heaven, we have to sit. Heaven is HOME for us, where we get to be together with our family forever. Ive felt the same way. After becoming a Christian, you should be baptizedbut not being baptized does not make you not a Christian. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was WITH God, and the Word WAS God. To be saved you must believe and be baptized. Do Bells teachings have the ring of authority that comes from matching up with the gospel as Jesus and His disciples taught it? Spread Jesus messagethe same message that He preached, that His disciples preached, and that believers have preached for many centuries. I want to be fair to Bell, and to answer your question responsibly. Everyone should repent of their sins and turn from their sinful ways but failing to do that isnt what sends people to Hell. Dont get me wrong: baptism is important. Every analogy falls short. You choose your own path in life. Baptism tells your community of faith that youve decided to dedicate your life to following Jesus. Its called apologetics. Nobody has suggested that theyre nowhere. A little from here, a little from there. Dont try to grow on your own! God made the world; therefore this clearly states that God and Jesus are One. Even if the family already had a plot in the cemetery, a child who had passed away without having been baptized was required to be interred in the designated area of the cemetery. But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions it is by grace you have been saved. >> I lost my eldest son a while ago and its a huge journey to go through. He said that nobody would see the kingdom of God unless theyre born again. Im with you: confident that God will help you. First, we should ask what is Heaven?. I believe so because my sistera favorite color was yellow and she always appears to another sister and I as a butterfly.. 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. I certainly dont believe that. That would mean that you are not baptized and hence not a Christian. Im against the distractions and confusion that come from his teaching. Now, dont get me wrong. 100% false. I dont think so. Those are the people who should witness your baptism. Its pretty simple. They love equally. Have a great day! I would probably feel the same. In all I want to be me and do my own Christian thing as well spreading the word of christ. make me a channel of your peace If you have suffered more than the suffering you have caused and believe yourself to be a good person ( in this case; Righteousness doesnt equal good. I hope that these bits of advice make sense to you. That gracious act is only half of the equation, though. I ask because I like to read Rob bells books and listen to his teachings a lot. Focus on the New Testament, since Christians are to live by what Jesus did and said. I mean to really, really commit your whole self to Him? We live far apart, but the web can connect us at any time. And lofi barely has any words in it. Thats good. 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. You can be saved from sin and Satan and eternal hell by accepting Jesus as your sacrifice and mediator between mankind and God. 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. We have all chosen, at least at first, to do things our own way. Your email address will not be published. He loves you. Jesus eyes are described as looking like a fiery flame. Will i not go to heaven? Hey tony .. praise the lord, I have a question too I am born in an indian emirati background my parents are Christians.. Pentecost and so am I since birth I am 15 right now I want to get baptized but I have no confidence my parents keep saying my relationship with jesus has grown short , which I surely dont believe and kind of makes me tear up whenever they talk about it. When youve finished studying what THE BIBLE says not what some person like me says then you can come back and set me straight. He stopped playing everything but the beat and asked her, This beat?. Our job is to do what we think God asks us to do, even if others dont get it. "We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. Jesus didnt just die to save us, though. Ive dealt with this situation a number of times in the past, and it has always ended in one of two ways: heartbreak or disaster. Baptism is simply a public ceremony where you tell some of the Christians where you live that youve decided to follow Jesus. Let me know if you have any questions. You might take this part of the conversation over to another page on this site, The Doctrine of the Trinity. Can you go to Heaven if youre not baptized? There are plenty of other good places to learn more about God and how He wants us to live, but those will give you a great head-start. The idea is that when the head of a household came to faith, their entire household (family and servants alike) were baptized. Sometimes the parents need to apologize, or to explain their decisions, but its mostly the child seeing that they ARE a child, and that they should accept instruction and correction from their parents. Only those who submit to God will end up in Heaven. Heres how I currently understand it I may be wrong, of course. 2 Corinthians 5:14 tells us that when Jesus died, its as if we all died. Im very glad that you came to visit my website. It's a way of showing others that you have committed your life to Christ and are serious about following Him. Does that make sense? You just havent yet. 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. Its an interesting question. This isnt the only passage where I get this info, but its pretty straightforward. The problem is that a lot of people disagree without having done any homework. What youve written gives me clues to some of those misunderstandings. The more we study to show ourselves approved just as the Lord ask us to, the closer walk we can have with Jesus. 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.
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