This is a reply to your answer starting with: >> Do the rules change about sin or have we gotten the whole Gay and Christian thing wrong? You couldnt just walk up to the gate and tell them you deserved to come in and play all day. Im sorry that you felt ridiculous. Do you? I remember the moral stories of Cain being punished for murdering Abel, Adam and Eve being cast out for disobeying god, and much more, so its left to ponder What defines an action as wrong in the eyes of god? Church can be the best place in the world, or it can be one of the worst. You had to buy their tickets, at their prices, and you had to show up during the hours when they were open or you would remain in the parking lot all by yourself. At this point in time, nobody is in Heaven or Hell. It could be today, it could be tomorrow, it could be 1000 years from now. When you sin, talk to God about it. Worried Grandma. Well i know that when rob bell was interviewed about his book he said that he never meant to start controversy. Your email address will not be published. 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. P.S. Hell come back at exactly the right time not a moment early, not a moment late. This, of course, is a weird and shocking thing to say. If baptism were needed for forgiveness of sins, there would be a whole bunch of other New Testament passages that make no sense. Thats backwards! Thanks for writing. Youre exactly the age God wants you to be. Heaven isnt a place you earn the right to live in. Youre not the rich man, but you share his situation. Im 32 yrs of age and I was baptized at 15 yrs old when I wasnt truly ready. 51% good? Its Jesus death that purifies us from all sin. If you spend time with a community of Christians in your area, be baptized with them. I took water baptism in church and i baptised by holyspirit also and used to fill in annointing when iam praying personally by the grace of god. Baptism is our participation in the death and resurrection of Jesus. While there are certainly some verses like the ones you mention that seem to say that we must be baptized to be saved, theres a very important thing to consider before settling on that doctrinal interpretation. Their spiritual growth is stunted because they spend more time on what they GET from God, rather than on what God wants FROM THEM. 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. His only requirement was their faith and acceptance. >> Can you baptize yourself . You see, Audry: our problem is not that were bad, and need to be good. Non-Christians? You could certainly get wet in home, in a private ceremony. Its Gods job to transform you. I also understand in my heart that Jesus Christ saved us all, sinners and saints alike. I know: thats not what youve heard before. He will be dressed in clothing dipped in blood. 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. In John 3:5 Jesus tells Nicodemus, Except a man be born of the WATER AND OF THE SPIRIT, he CANNOT enter into the kingdom of God. One isnt saved by being a Catholic, or a Mormon, or a Jew, or a Baptist, or a Presbyterian, or a Nazarene, or anything else. Jehovahs Witnesses borrow the idea of Jesus, then claim that He isnt God but only the first person created by God. Being Gay is not a problem for getting into heaven? You should believe Him. What do I mean by that? Basically bell seems to be asking me what kind of God do i worship a god who is loving and wants to reconcile everyone or a God who is angry and hateful just waiting for someone to sin so hell can throw them in hell. Believing in God is just like that. If it really bothers you, spend a little time with your pastor(s) and ask about it. If so, Im happy to call you my sister! Because they dont think clearly. What are you scared about? You seem confident that you dont belong in Hell. I would love to discuss this with your further, should you need a hand. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Its possible with Gods providence (Matt. Why? Water baptism is a public ceremony where you declare your faith to your religious community, and has nothing to do with salvation. God. Think about Love Wins. The question is whether they can appear as a PARTICULAR human being, like your grandmother. You might not like congregating with certain people in certain places, but thats not the same as not liking church. 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. What am i washing off if its not my Sin even though im Human and would Sin again without knowing it, must i be baptized again for every tiny sin i do everytime. Thomas (the disciple) called Jesus My Lord and My God. I came upon your website by chance. After He left, the Father sent the Holy Spirit to dwell in those who trust in Him. Anything else YOU do to earn going to Heaven. If so, you are my sister in Christ. If you accept. Youve asked a very common question. >> 2) Was/Is it too late for me to be saved? After many years of study, I have no doubts about the Bibles reliabilityincluding the parts about miracles. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. Its important to separate what we know from whats just traditional. We all want to be loved, and accepted, and taken care of, and cherished, and valued. He believes, as many oneness folks do, that baptism only works if you do it exactly right. Thats not to say that you cant be baptized at home, of course. I do indeed accept donations. Thats not the whole story. Jesus fulfilled Scripture when he was water baptized. They love you, or they wouldnt be concerned about the messages your music might be sending you. The trouble is that we have no idea when that will actually happen. If you cheat on a test and die before making it to confession, Catholicism would have you believe that you must suffer for your sin prior to gaining entrance into Heaven. There were times when church was the last place I wanted to be and I was a pastor! The Bible says that God is spirit (John 4:24). Fortunately, theres an entire field of study for this! If you belong to God, judgement day will be pretty cool. Does that mean homosexual behavior is okay with God? However the bible also surports your soul going on to heaven immediately. After the battle of Armageddon, after Jesus 1000-year reign, after the great tribulation: I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. If your grandsons are there, they will be hoping to see you. Second, judgment day. The New Testament explains that, at the end of time, everyone will be gathered together. In a more specific sense, its entirely unlike any kind of religion at all: We cant be good enough to earn a place in Heaven. You make a good point, Gina. Lets say that you and Jesus are having lunch together. ', Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness. Its working though, I dont steal. You can read about it in Acts 10. Every Christian should be baptized. Here it is: much of the time, Pentecostal churches are not very good at teaching from the Bible. Because I used to be on staff at a church that taught what you believe: that the initial physical evidence of the baptism of the Holy Spirit is speaking in tongues. I would caution you on this. My spirit will be with Jesus and only my body will be in the ground until the coming of Jesus. A careful examination of the Scriptures is required, and THAT is what I recommend on GodWords, again and again and again and again. But I have a question, does God not accept people who believen other gods? The point is that I understand your desire to stay here. As long as your church has all of these important parts right: Yeah, thats probably it. Ive felt the same way. Tell Him that youre sorry for the bad things youve done, and ask Him to wash them away. I could be wrong, but you should trust yourself. Some were involved in churches that didnt teach them well, and they later understood that they were missing something. I have created alot of sins before and want them to be gone. Jesus died to set us free from slavery to sin, and to show us how much He loves us. However, Paul gave this advice to Timothy: 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. Theres no need for you to be afraid of God. It also doesnt say to not be baptized in the blood of an anteater, or that you should (or shouldnt) have your pets baptized. How can we have a meaningful relationship with a person that we barely know, and that we misunderstand? Thank you in advance and being part of my journey in getting closer to GOD. I mean thatdo not worry about that. (Repent) I feel bad for the sins I have done. Which is fairly more secular compared to what I listen to. But some thinking salvation is enough. They have received the Holy Spirit just as we have. So he ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Many of my friends believe that when we die our spirit leaves our body and is with Jesus. Its available to everyone, at any time. Additionally, even Purgatory is limited to creatures with a soul, which can be concluded by " The Man Who Would Be King " meaning angels don't end up there either, they would have to just "wink out" like the light on a candle being snuffed. Let me know (here, or in an email) if theres any way I can help. The Father sent the Son. The aborted or unborn child that dies, along with all children that die not reaching the age of accountability, are in heaven. You should believe Him. Let God grow you. For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God not by works, so that no one can boast. We also have Jesus telling His disciples that He didnt know exactly when He was coming backthat only the Father knew that. One sign of maturity is the ability to separate our feelings from the facts. Youre either running TO God or running FROM Godthe choice is yours. Read more in 2 Corinthians 5: We are therefore Christs ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. No thanks. Theres nothing wrong with being young! (1 John 1:5-9). Share the gospel. We do the same today. Dont forget about Jesus condemning the Pharisees, making a whip, and flipping tables! If Jesus died for all our sins, then what is the limit of human sin? Fourth, they had more peace and more joy as they grew. I do not know if you heard of Amir from BEHOLD ISRAEL, he gives good teaching on many subjects. Unfortunately, thats not necessarily good enough to convince anyone. Im not baptized but I still try to go to church twice a month because their the only days when I have time. Youre correct when you say that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are one. If that were the only criteria, I would have been baptized a hundred times, as I keep learning more and more. >> Is there ever a level of Sin where repentance and acceptance of Jesus as ones savior cant cover it? 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! Its not forgiveness, since everybody has been forgiven. Did you catch that? Have you looked in the mirror and admitted that living life your way simply isnt going to work out like it should? 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. Im not talking about simply having a new attitude, or changing your outlook. Youve given me some clues, but Id like to ask a few questions. When the Bible speaks of the dead being asleep, its a figure of speech. Third, doing things a certain way wont save you. The first punishment of Gehenna is eternal. Hi, Its Christians. Jesus didnt come to Earth to to have awesome spiritual experiences. But only recently understood how I have not really lived for him. The Bible teaches that we must worship God in spirit and in truth. Lucifer is a translation of the Hebrew word heylel, which means light bearer or shining one or morning star. Ill reply here, too, since some might need to know the same thing. Let me explain why. You can do better! What makes you think that good and bad exist? I hope he is. Thus the greater urgency to advance the Churchs Great Commission (Matt. If so, thats good. The only people who will be judged are those who insist that they want nothing to do with Him. Be like the Bereans. Was Gods plan for me? Patriarchate of Antioch. Catechumens dying unbaptized happened all the time during the Roman persecutions. I still consider myself a Christian, because I believe in Jesus and what hes done for me and Im trying to follow what God wants for my life by following the 10 commandments and things like the Beattitudes, but I cant quite become baptized. 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. The picture is of dyeing fabric. THAT makes all the difference! I keep praying for guidance but I cant hear anything. It was used as a slur in the very beginning, and its often used as a slur today. Jesus is our example, so you should take some time to learn about Him. My Parents are not Cristian, and I am pretty sure they would not want to be there if I were to get baptized. Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. I accepted Christ over 40 years ago and Ive never been baptized. These strange circumstances seem to indicate that there are exceptions to the end-times timing of judgment. Again, no, its not his name. Trouble awaits those who make bad decisions. What about peoples good intentionsis it enough to believe that doing good is good, even if we never get around to doing good things? Youre not alone. When that happens, you begin a personal relationship with the Creator of the universe! Internal organs function less as blood pressure drops. 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 were discussing something that Christians throughout history have considered a direct command, its not enough to point to what the Bible doesnt say. zavetti canada cervati jacket; 90 day fiance justin and evelyn sister in law As for baptism, thats basically just getting wet. Well, remember PISTEUO. Next, we should ask who decides who gets into Heaven?. Im not certain if I should get baptized again or not. In the meantime, God wants to give us joy, and peace, and confidence, and courage. Hello, I was wondering if I would make it to heaven. I dont believe that you believe that. He wants to heal your broken heart, Hera. Show respect. Through him everyone who believes is set free from every sin, a justification you were not able to obtain under the law of Moses. Even if I have earphones on, they would want to hear what Im listening to. In traditional Christian theology, Limbo is the place where the souls of unbaptized babies, young children and virtuous individuals who lived prior to the coming of Jesus Christ will reside until the resurrection. Tell Him how you feel. Of course, its pretty dumb. 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. Righteousness equals belief), then you deserve to access all of the realms and Kingdoms in the heavens with God ? Heres what Jesus said to a religious scholar named Nicodemus: No one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again John 3:3. I would guess because he opposes what God wants to do. 1. Now here is my dilemma, im a Christian and i feel ready to be Baptized, but what if you have Christian Parents that insists being baptized as a baby by sprinkling of water on your face is good enough that theres no need for Adult Baptism. Who is the Word, Jesus. For me this includes my computer, and tv. 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. except mathew 28 every one was baptized in jesus nameand I found out that mathew 28 was written for the people that are not jews it says to all nations but every jew was baptized in the name of Jesus. Im not saying youre only reading one verse but I am saying that there are a bunch of verses that you may not be considering here. Also, if youre able, Id love to hear how the conversation goes! I have always wanted to see and touch jesus thats been my only desire .. but from what I hear from my parents gives me a low self esteem could u tell how to grow in christ and be in a more strengthen relationship with jesus. If I change out the word baptism to the words being Gay in all these answers. Is that what you mean? It is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins. Im here for you, Jen. You want to respect your grandparents, but also want to challenge them. 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. All we have to do is trust God with our lives. Can i have a Private Baptism at Home in my pool with a Pastor where its only with some Relatives and Friends. Id without a doubt donate to this fantastic blog! Love, instead, is a decision to act for the benefit of others, even if it costs you. 1) On the one hand, there is no positive suffering for the babies, or they have no personal guilt. It should not be. Well never understand Him, Fully trusting God has two parts. What about Birth Defects? This one is pretty easy. In highschool I discovered pornography and this soon progressed to homosexual porn. what happens to unbaptized adults when they die. Ephesians 2:1-10. Thats something different. It could happen to all of us. I want to be fair to Bell, and to answer your question responsibly. I generally agree with you, in fact but neither of us can say this with certainty, as God has not said it. Church doctrine now states that unbaptized babies can go to heaven instead of getting stuck somewhere between heaven and hell.23 thg 4, 2007 Can you be Catholic without being Baptised? Certainly God already knows how He will judge each of us, but we cant ignore any part of Scripture. They have perfect unity. He will put the sheep on his right and the goats on his left. All true Christians believe that an unbaptized person who has grown up outside a Christian setting, without faith in Christ, must turn to Jesus in repentance and personal faith before being baptized. You can still show your faith in ways that your parents will appreciate, and you can be baptized later. Thats why Peter, in Acts 2, told people who wanted to be saved that they should repent and be baptized. You didnt do one without the other. You can choose to be buried or cremated, and it doesnt appear that God has a preference for either. Third, you ask good questions! We know we have a relationship with God in exactly the same way we know we have a relationship with anyone! Posted on June 8, 2022 ; in pete davidson first snl episode; by Does that make sense? 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. i know this is the right choice, but everything keeps getting in the way. Id like to help! Would it be unfair for God to tell old people who die that they lived long enough for their mistakes and bad judgments to add up and disqualify them? Those who continue to rebel do not go to Heaven, in spite of all that Jesus has done to pave the way for us. Is it possible that you could trust that the Father really IS good because Jesus really IS good? There are some large inconsistencies in what youve written, and I would be thrilled to be able to talk with you more about Jesus, the Bible, and the nature of things. Please answer me im scared.. And tell me how to change myself to be a good chrstian.. And please tell me that youre not going to say that i cant idolized them cause theyre my inspiration? You can read about it in Matthew 25:31-46. Sometimes I wish I could just transfer ideas from my brain to someone elses, so you could see what I see. He already knows what youre thinking, but talk to Him anyway. Baptism is simply a public ceremony where you tell some of the Christians where you live that youve decided to follow Jesus. Hopefully, their families will miss them. No, a whole bunch of people on here are wrong. Im happy to hear that you join them twice a month. When I found one of their songs that sends a message that a Christian shouldnt promote, I would save it to play when Im with them. Didnt Peter deny Jesus Himself? In the course of my childhood through early teen years I must have made 4 professions and been baptized as many times, but still doubt remained. - Ian Nov 28, 2011 at 12:42 @Richard: Among others, this is the Catholic position on baptism. Once they understand, they need to know that God has already commanded them to be baptized. Its another of my websites, and it helps me. At the same time while were ready and waiting we dont stop living. We become different. As for the mention of Baptism earlier, Jesus also taught 3 criteria by which a man must be saved to enter into heaven. Ive been saved since i was 5 and Ive been having a lot of troubles in my live so far and all of these things happening have been taking my mind off of what truly matters. That was your intent in seventh grade, and its your intent now. Heaven isnt like a retirement village, or like a vacation destination. What do you do when someone (anyone) has ALSO read very deeply the word, and still disagrees with your conclusions? 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. The easiest way is to read the New Testament. I mean, I could never bring myself to do that with another man. Because we have no evidence in Scripture that He does that sort of thing, and because that would make God a deceiver, Im going to say NO. Theres a cure for what youre going through. I want to encourage you to look around for Christians in your area that you find encouraging, and helpful. Jesus didnt fear the Father because He KNOWS exactly what the Father is like! What happens after were born again? Im always curious. I am not baptized but want to but my parents dont have the time to . I dont know whether youre hearing from God, and Im guessing you dont either. He speaks generally, and raises more questions than he answers. Does that make sense? I want to know if god loves me or not. It sounds to me like youve decided to make up your own religion. What happens in your final moments. These were all commended for their faith. I have a question. A question for you: when will God not forgive that denial? Go instead to my brothers and tell them, I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God. A good answer must start with a definition of sin. Jesus is the Lamb of God, who took away the sins of the world. Hi, Im a college grad and I recently felt my faith slipping. I am a teenager who has been in the church in the past but havent been in any in years and I do believe in Jesus and that he died for our sins. There are lessons to learn from both, though. He knit you together in your mothers womb. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. Its sad, and frustrating. Thanks for writing! Check the Scriptures, my sister. =). Jurisdiction. First is to never have sex, the other is to force themselves only to have sex with the gender they arent attracted to. You are not Ted. Jesus did indeed die for all sins, for all people, for all timethere are no sins that were not covered by His death, save one: failing to be reconciled to God before you die. It seems unfair. As we read in 2 Corinthians 5, God has reconciled the world to Himself through Jesus death. You wrote I dont know enough if this is the best religion for me yet. Let me strongly suggest that you examine this idea. I see nothing in the Bible to suggest that Christians need to dispose of their bodies in any particular way. Turning it off risks her life, dunking it will break it, and there are no real options. I hope that youve already trusted God with your life, and that we are already brother and sister in Christ. The church isnt a building. I wouldnt rely on the UCG for any of my doctrine. Im also not a proponent of this kind of baptism, but Im not against it. I mean to really, really commit your whole self to Him? All three were present at Jesus baptism, and Jesus mentioned both the Father and Spirit, separately, at the Last Supper. >> The thief on the cross was told he would be with him that day in paradise. Lets say they have a really good point. Welcome! John 1:1 tells us clearly, Theres no reason to think that getting wet will create a spiritual problemask them what theyre really afraid of. I tell them to be like the Bereans, and double-check everything with Scripture. To see that your view of God is skewed, you only need to read the New Testament. Turner begins the chapter on the scrutinies by pointing out that these rites should not be omitted saying, "Reducing the number of scrutinies is a dispensation the bishop may grant, not the local priest.". Its not wrong to say them, even though theres only one God. Thanks for letting me vent. Well first we must distinguish between being gay and engaging in sinful behavior. If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If theres any way I can be helpful to you, please dont hesitate to let me know. Christians use the verse in mark ( I forget which chapter) to defend their view. The only logical explanations are either that the Bible is unreliable, or that all of the New Testament explanations about being saved are independently sufficient for salvation. I have a question.. Im 15, and I havent got baptized. Because theyre worried about the cells in their body being dispersed and then being irretrievable. If someone ends up in Hell, it wont be by accident. It sounds to me like you generally agree with what you know about Jesus, but youre unwilling to surrender to Him. Maybe you should just avoid playing your music while youre with them. Answer: It's possible with God's providence (Matt. The thief on the cross wasnt baptized. You dont need to be baptized to be saved, but you should be baptized after youre saved. The simple answer is that she cant. Do you think I should be listening to it?. I dont know them. Christianity is exclusive. You have a LOT to learn from the folks who attend the church you want to leave. And I have asked him to forgive me. If i idolized those artists, does it means that im not reconciling to god.. I do not believe that this is our enemy, trying to stop you. The second punishment of therapeutic and cleanses the soul. He was mocked, beaten profusely and crucified. Words sometimes arent good enoughbut theyre all I have, so I hope Ive answered your questions. 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. However: spend a little time in Revelation and see that Jesus is just as fearsome, for those who will be judged, as the Father ever was in the Old Testament. But things went wrong because Bathsheba conceived (2 Samuel 11:5). 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.. Yes, it is. I was told before that sin was bad, but I still commuted it, as I forgot about the will of God. He was an investigator, specializing in cold cases that nobody else could solve. That, he explained, is how we get suicide bombers: they are told to do it by their teacher. If we want to be with God, we will accept His offer of love and help. I also reject the concept of purgatory. #2. Ive been studying what Jesus said and did for a long, long time. And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again. I dont find it good or useful most of the time, so I control myself and work to not give in to that desire. Am a young man that is so much interested in the things of God and growing spiritually. Were born again. what happens to unbaptized adults when they die. God has done His part, and we are His ambassadors, begging people to be reconciled to Him. Is it boring? I dont know you, or them, or your relationshipso Ill try to simply share my thoughts, and what I might do. Some songs by BTS are really great. This world is pretty awesome. If you are not hearing from God, your dreams have no spiritual importance. Accept the things you like, reject the things you dont. And that person is baptized and is a firm believer in god the.

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