Though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer. If God couldnt win, I would try to find out how to avoid making the devil mad. It is just so confusing because why would someone go to a place that they arent even sure exists and be punished so severely for their personal beliefs? First is to never have sex, the other is to force themselves only to have sex with the gender they arent attracted to. I could be wrong, of coursewhat do you think? When the son ran out of money and was ashamed of himself, he went home. All it takes is surrender. How that all works, exactly, is still unknown. Its called apologetics. But some thinking salvation is enough. Its reconciliation. I say it to encourage you, because you CAN know the Scriptures! Did you catch that? (Repent) I feel bad for the sins I have done. Youre either running TO God or running FROM Godthe choice is yours. Were not perfect, but Gods children will naturally mature and look for ways to please Him. WHAT ABOUT JUDGMENT? Its a matter of knowing we can never be good enough on our own. John answered them all, I baptize you with water. Im going to ask for your opinion.Why do YOU think iniquity was found in Lucifer?And why do YOU think Lucifer rebelled against God if he knew he would have no chance to dethrone God the Father?And what would you do IF Lucifer Ever DETHRONED God The Father which Im not saying that he will.But what would you do?! But only recently understood how I have not really lived for him. They dont. I appreciate you taking the time to ask. I found it difficult at times to trust God, because I was afraid of my own father. We know we have a relationship with God in exactly the same way we know we have a relationship with anyone! My Parents are not Cristian, and I am pretty sure they would not want to be there if I were to get baptized. In Acts 17 we read about the Christians in Berea. She said: "Families can learn when to give medicines and when to introduce visitors. It sounds to me like you were probably saved, or at least that you were in process. Honestly, I wouldnt spend a lot of time debating the idea with anyone, including myself. Does that make sense? Just in 2014, or 2015. https://bethelgrace.wordpress.com/2008/06/26/are-you-lukewarm, http://www.oldpaths.com/Archive/Davison/Roy/Allen/1940/036-outpouring.html. He then breathed into Adams body the breath of life, and Adam became a living being. "Limbo emerged as a kind of way of softening the teaching of St. Augustine that . Everything that happens each day is because Christ already laid it out before the foundation of the world. Sometimes a visitor might happen or a medicine might be due during that sleep. Im much older than you are, so Ive sinned much more than you have. THE SON IS GOD If so, then nobody could go to Heaven. Let me know (here, or in an email) if theres any way I can help. Thats Heaven: being with God, who is a perfect Fatherand being with His other kids, who are learning from Him how to love each other. Im very glad that you came to visit my website. If you have, youve been born again and your eternal life has already begun. I get it. Because we have a relationship with God, and because we want to know Him better, we should make sure that we learn all we can about Him. I am torn. You cant be spiritually mature if you dont know what God has said about being spiritually mature! This is certainly not true, because as you point out the Bible clearly shows that the Son is not the Father, and the Son is not the Spirit, and the Spirit is not the Father. There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. Theyre one. Gina, Thank you for that explanation. Thanks for writing. Dont take MY word for anything Im just going to point you to the Bible so you can understand God a little better. I could testify all day long of things that have happen to me. He wasnt a Christian, by the wayHe was a Jehovahs Witness, which is an offshoot of Christianity that denies that Jesus is God. "The man from whom the demons had gone out begged to go with him, but Jesus sent him away, saying, "Return home and tell how much God has done for you." So the man went away and told all over town how much Jesus had done for him" (Luke 8:38-39). What you say makes some sense, but let me encourage you to think a bit more clearly about it. You should be baptized, but you wouldnt go to Hell if you died first. How can we have a meaningful relationship with a person that we barely know, and that we misunderstand? If you understand that Jesus died to save you from your sins, and if you then trust God with your life, you are a Christian. Judaism and Christianity are entirely monotheistic. Instead, I use the term Satan. Hi i was searching and came across your site, i feel guilty because i am not baptized, i believe in God but i dont feel i havent an honest relationship with him, i get told so many things like what religion to join and if i dont do things a certain way i wont be saved, it starts to get really confusing and im not sure where to go or where to start. What happens to unbaptized babies when they die? Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. 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. God loves you so much that He would never steer you wrong. I have created alot of sins before and want them to be gone. They will guide new believers, serve the needy, and watch their life and doctrine closely. Let Him do it. Being a Christian means that we follow Jesus and learn what He taught, for surebut when youre a Christian, the Holy Spirit comes to live in you. But Im confused if I fully understood what that meant at the time. As for the mention of Baptism earlier, Jesus also taught 3 criteria by which a man must be saved to enter into heaven. The pagans give birth, eat breakfast, and shake hands with strangersshould we avoid doing these things? He knows better than I do. Baptism is something that believers do AFTER they believe, and not being baptized will not send you to hell. Thank you for asking. Being baptized only gets you wet. Its simply the place where God is. 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.. So, in our quest to keep learning, we need to listen. Also, what if youre not baptized nor have any religion, but still believe in a higher power, just not part of Christianity or anything specific; does that mean youre going to hell? A good answer must start with a definition of sin. He didnt just love the obedient, Jen He loved the whole world, even while we turned our backs on Him. If you want a printed Bible, Im sure your church can get you one. Here are three reasons why: Let me try to clear something up. No, what Jesus said in Matthew 25 has not all been accomplished. 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. Reconciliation is something that happens all the time, between people. He didnt raise questions and leave people hanging. No of course not. I have a lot of visions about people I care about. Baptism is a public event, where you make a statement to the community of faith that you have decided to join them. That means they learn what Jesus said and did, and that is how they choose to live. 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. A Mikveh was so important to social life in Israel that it was the first thing built in a new community. You had to have a TICKET to get in. Baptism is in Mathew many scriptures is a part of salvation book of John you must be born of the water and the spirit or you will not enter the Kingdom of heaven therefore it seems you cannot remove or lessen it those who done good to the resurrection to die like Jesus and rise a new life water is his method the simple confound us . Have a great day! See if there are any mens Bible small group Bible studies going on. Third, you ask good questions! And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.. Now what? 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. Again, is it too late for me to be saved? I would find songs that they like, and look closely at the lyrics. He doesnt like it when we hurt each other. The existence of guardian angels as theyre portrayed in popular culture is barely supported in Scripture. He goes to Cornelius, preaches the gospel, andwell, here it is: While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came on all who heard the message. He guides us, helps us, trains us, and corrects us. You might take this part of the conversation over to another page on this site, The Doctrine of the Trinity. 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. What hes missed is that baptism isnt only for the one getting wetits for the community of faith as well. It does not, why because there is only 1, and His NAME is Jesus. On a related note, you might enjoy another website of mine. For the record, the word Lucifer only appears in the King James Bibleand then only one time. Youre very kind! Peter is called to Cornelius house, and is given a vision that tells him that Gentiles can be Christians too. The most important question for me, right this second, is whether Ill see YOU there. Demonically controlled? The bible speaks of being asleep unconscience not knowing of anything at all until jesus returns and calls you up. The doctrine of the trinity isnt spelled out in a single verse in Scripture, of coursebut that doesnt mean its not clear. Life with God is good. If a serial killer believes and has faith in God and commits every sin in the world such as hitler, he will get into heaven. The main point here, in response to your comment, is that baptism was always a public ceremony. There are no private baptisms in Scripture for that reason. Im the church. Nicodemus didnt understand. The one with the dream, or the vision, or the supposed prophecy, believes that the world must hear themand hear them immediately. Behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to render to every man according to what he has done. I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit. We eat, but we get hungry again. Ive been studying what Jesus said and did for a long, long time. Why? Youre right: theres much, much more to being a Christian than just having Jesus in your heart. You will be surprised at who is and isnt in Heaven when you get there. Because theyre worried about the cells in their body being dispersed and then being irretrievable. One variety is to not do something, like lying. So I had to ask. What determines whether someone goes to Heaven or Hell? Youre important to God. Spend time with Him. Do you think in my case it would make sense to be baptized again? Thats not the whole story. Now I feel completely lost. I came upon your website by chance. People will definitely be in Hell. 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. You want to respect your grandparents, but also want to challenge them. I do indeed accept donations. I ask, are they really being taught if Christs life and teachings are not the central lesson. This is not a wise position to take. Hes waiting for you. Very few really understand what theyre getting into when they decide to submit to God. Here are five theories that are typically proposed to answer this question: T heory #1: Limbo or the State of Natural Beatitude This is the position endorsed by the Popes and Doctors of the Catholic Church. All of the people Ive known over the years who have said the same kind of thing. Your email address will not be published. Would you mind sharing the story about why you wanted to ask it? Bring your guilt to God and ask Him to help you turn from the things that you should avoid. An adult or child of catechetical age who is not baptized enters the Christian Initiation process and through a process of liturgy, catechesis, and formation is prepared to celebrate the three sacraments of . He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. What is our part? If you and I lived near each other, Id buy you lunch. Cornelius family was filled with the Holy Spirit before they were baptized in water. Jesus DID endure a horrible beating and death on our behalf. Be patient, little sister. Lets say that you and Jesus are having lunch together. It should be something you decide and not something pressured on you. But I started to look more towards god in 2015, and my life started to get better. They are raised with the idea that being a Plain Christian and just having Jesus in their Heart will get them to Heaven, i say there is so much more to be in Faith with Christ. This is confirmed by Pope Pius IX, in "Quanto conficiamur moerore," August 10, 1863 (DS 2866) "God in His supreme goodness and clemency, by no means allows anyone to be punished with eternal punishments who does not have the guilt of voluntary fault." A real person, who is God become human. Nicodemus was puzzled, of course. Christians begin this process before they die. Did you know that JESUS will be judging us? Lucifer is a translation of the Hebrew word heylel, which means light bearer or shining one or morning star. Im not talking about simply having a new attitude, or changing your outlook. She got the point. First, thanks for visiting. This brought about a few changes in their lives. Nobody would suggest that anyone have sex with someone they dont want to have sex with but lots of people suggest that sex is very, very important. This is modalism, as I outline below and its unbiblical. That doesnt mean that He likes everything, obviously. Hes already paid the penalty for our sins, so the only thing keeping us from being reconciled to God is our stubborn and prideful insistence on going it alone. I prayed to God many times to heal me of this sin, but I lived with it for many years. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die. Let me know how it goes. Its never a good idea to suggest that truth can be determined by our feelings. I hope that youve already trusted God with your life, and that we are already brother and sister in Christ. 6:23 ), they have not earned such "wages.". Jesus said that HE is the only way to the Father. Jesus said I and the Father are one. Its not a matter of being good enough, Leah. No, that is most definitely NOT what Im saying. First, a full life. We dont know when Jesus is coming back. You can read about it in Matthew 25:31-46. I dont mean that you should just follow along during a sermon at church. You need them, and they need you. THAT is the baptism of the Spirit, by the way. Hence they could not be saved who, knowing that the Catholic Church was founded as necessary by God through Christ, would refuse either to enter it or to remain in it. They idolize material wealth, success, and abstinence from sin (regardless of whether or not it is actually sin). Purgatory is where people atone for their own sinsthe ones they committed before dying, after their last confession (being a Roman Catholic rite). Think about it, though: Jesus died to pay for our sins. Until children reach the maturity that enables them to love, worship, and obey God in Christ, they have not "sinned.". You can relax. I can help. After your explanation it makes more sense. Who is the Word, Jesus. ( Genesis 2:7) Likewise, when Adam died, he returned to dust and ceased to exist. Act 2: 38 says that to repent and baptize for the forgiveness of our sins. He really does. 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. What we can say is that all three persons are one God, but they are not each other. This is the plan to expand the reign of the kingdom of God. Are you a new creature, Jordan? His response: If speaking in tongues is a necessity, why would Paul explain that not all do? After many years of study, I have no doubts about the Bibles reliabilityincluding the parts about miracles. >> If Jesus died for all our sins, then what is the limit of human sin? Salvation is both a here and now and a not yet kind of thing. Its something that new believers should do, which is why repent and be baptized are so closely connected in Scripture. Yes, the idea that God is three persons in one is weird. Im sorry that you felt ridiculous. I believe that unless you understand very well what church you are joining by being baptized that it is possible to disobey god by being baptized into a false church. If you need help finding a good church in your area, send me an email and tell me what town you live inIll help you look. >> 2) Was/Is it too late for me to be saved? 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 not as if being baptized in the wrong church will hurt youtheyre just witnessing you getting wet. We believe. Have a great day! Third, thank you very much for your criticism. I would recommend them, and many others. We do have some clues about our next life, though. It appears that wrong may or may not be the best description. He will rule with an iron rod. Christianity talks about being good, too (more on that below) but God doesnt bring us to Heaven because were good. I appreciate your post, Gina. 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, I would start by reading the Gospel of Luke. We dont need a holy book to tell you right from wrong. You see, there are a LOT of reasons people dont want to go to church, but theyre not all the same. Ephesians 2:1-10. We also have Jesus telling His disciples that He didnt know exactly when He was coming backthat only the Father knew that. So, by that thought process you only have to believe on and be saved/go to heaven; then satan and his minions are going to heaven also because the Bible clearly states they believe too. If youve decided to trust God with your life, you should be baptized if you can. 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. I certainly cant say with certainty what happened to you, but I have a suspicion. Jesus fulfilled Scripture when he was water baptized. Jesus refers to the Father as God all the time. I would guess because he opposes what God wants to do. Hello, I was wondering if I would make it to heaven. Thats salvation. And it remains on Saturday for Jews (which Jesus was) because thats the day stated in the Old Testament. The fact that people dont agree is no indication that every theory carries equal weight. Thus the greater urgency to advance the Churchs Great Commission (Matt. I try to stay in the word because I find that the more I do I dont want to lie it down. Receiving the Spirit for the rest of mankind is different. Talk to God about your situation every day, ask Him to help you live as you should, and let those who see you also see Christ in you. We read a number of times in the Bible that Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness. 2 Hell. Baptism says, I believe as you do, and I want to join you. If youre a believer, youve already been baptized, by Jesus, with the Holy Spirit. Be blessed. Homosexual behavior, like every other kind of sexual behavior thats not between a married man and woman, is condemned by God. I was saved about 6 months ago. Thousands of books have been written about this one subject. Sometimes, life is tough. 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. Barbara Tsipouras Translator at Saddleback Church Author has 3.1K answers and 1M answer views 5 y Related I learned so much from two years there. Until then, let your life be an example for your parents, friends, and family. Another kind of instruction is to do something, like to love your neighbor. Its GOOD that youre taking action! So, when asking whether something is a sin, we need to look at the command to do, or not do, that thing. If it were, the account of Cornelius and his household would be false. The Bible describes Christians as people who are adopted into Gods family. >> Is there ever a level of Sin where repentance and acceptance of Jesus as ones savior cant cover it? Im open to discussion, and to being shown wrongdont hesitate to re-engage. Thats entirely illogical. God loves you, Leah. You speak of Rob Bell. I feel that there are so many christians hammering gays over the head with the bible, but what are we really doing to them? Compare. Well first we must distinguish between being gay and engaging in sinful behavior. 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. Have you trusted God with your life? 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. I wish no parent had to suffer in this way. What do you think? Nonsense. Thats awesomebut thats not how God judges whether we should get into Heaven. Some songs by BTS are really great. Being Gay is not a problem for getting into heaven? Peter, seeing this, said: Surely no one can stand in the way of their being baptized with water. You should believe Him. The Bible is clear, though: Jesus the Son is the same kind of being as the Father. Theres nothing wrong with being young! 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. Read Mark 16: 15-16. However: one of the things that young people struggle with is patience. As you grow, youll begin to see that what you thought was a frustrating situation you couldnt wait to get out of was actually God, doing His thing, growing you and using you. I live in the middle of dinosaur country (Colorado, USA) and have seen and touched many dinosaur bones and dinosaur eggs. His book love wins caused many people who were attending his church at the time he was pastoring mars hill to leave which probably led to his departure on 2012 after pastoring the church he found in 1999. As Gods co-workers we urge you not to receive Gods grace in vain. Wouldnt you want to learn from their wisdom? In the meantime, Im praying for youasking God to make Himself clear to you. Then it looks like the sin of being Gay is for God to punish. That doesnt mean that just any church will do, but that we should make sure that our criticisms (yes, I have plenty as well) are both valid AND gracious. Dont be afraid to ask Him for help. Its not a choice of modern man as to the Holy Books contents. When were children, we often disobey our parents. failure to register motor vehicle missouri points. Does God know all those that will God to heaven? 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. When angels die, they don't go to Heaven, as can be concluded from the whole Civil War arc, because then there would just be an unlimited supply of angels. Youve sinned. You might not fit into that category. One might suggest that this is unfair, and they might seem to make a good point. I just need guidance. 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. Didnt Peter deny Jesus Himself? I welcome your feedback, of course. They're buried, just like anyone else who dies. Theyre both in the same verse over 50 times. In my experience, that would be a gigantic mistake. Jesus talked about that in John 3. Dont try to grow on your own! Now that all sins have been paid for, will everybody go to Heaven? A lot of people, not understanding the trinity, have a hard time understanding the Holy Spirit. You need other Christians. Im not sure who youre replying to. You might not like congregating with certain people in certain places, but thats not the same as not liking church. When we decide to trust Him with our lives, and choose to do the things He wants us to do, He makes us spiritually alive. Your responsibility isnt to be perfect, but to always trust Godeven when you mess up. I didnt study the bible and I went to bible study once. If they needed money, they would even sell Torah scrolls to pay for it! Its that everybody Ive ever dealt with who has experiences like yours makes the same mistake. God knows that we cant be all that we should be without His help, so He offers His help. 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. Every Christian should be baptized. Sometimes the language Christians use can be confusing. Being born again requires that we trust God. Where Do Unbaptized Babies Go When They Die? Thanks for writing! Still another kind seems centered around accomplishing a part of His plan. Those who believe in baptismal regeneration are focused on Johns baptismthe baptism that signifies to the community of faith that one has chosen to join them. With all due respect to Gina, dont listen to her. 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. The question isnt whether youve been dunked, but whether you trust God with your life. Amen. As you know, you cant force someone to like you or love youso, when God created us, He gave us the ability to accept His love or reject it. Death marks that moment in life when your physical body stops working to survive. Then I lived in license doing many sinful things until I was 28. Youre kind of right: if you ONLY read Acts 2:38-39, you will see that baptism is indeed a necessity. My job is to love them, not judge, and leave that up to God. Many saying only salvation enough for going heaven, not beliving holyspirit to go heaven. You can get wet anytime you want, but that wont be baptism. Its important to have support in the tough times, and Christians are supposed to support and encourage each other to follow Jesus. Its not a good idea to believe things just because your friends or relatives do. Thats a pretty big deal. The Father sent the Son. Another thing, relevant to your message, is that nobody laid hands on them to receive the Spirit, and it didnt happen when they were baptized. Hes always right. In Hades, where he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham far away, with Lazarus by his side. Gods instructions, which are to be obeyed, seem to be of a few varieties. This isnt the only time in Scripture that we see Jesus, who is God, being limited in ways that the Father is not. Dont stop writing letters to God. Much later, He told the Israelites to not eat pork and a bunch of other stuff. Well I want to do me and do my own thing instead. Ask yourself this, if you believe in Jesus ? You can choose to be buried or cremated, and it doesnt appear that God has a preference for either. There are no sins that He did not pay the price for, including Israelites eating pork and including sexual sins of every kind. 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. Would it be unfair for God to tell infants who die that they didnt do enough good things to get into Heaven? 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 . Baptism is a public declaration of faith. Step 2 is we MUST be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the REMISSION of our sins (When we get baptized in Jesus Name, it is a symbol of Jesus blood applied over us for the washing away of our sins). You can find TONS of information on the interwebs about Christian apologetics. 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. That didnt make sense to Nicodemus, because it was different than what he had been taught.
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