Simple: because they refuse to be reconciled to God. Thats because we know what this life is like, but we dont know a lot about what the next life will be like. But things went wrong because Bathsheba conceived (2 Samuel 11:5). You may be tempted, because you know that people need to trust God, to move forward as soon and as quickly as you can. This world is pretty awesome. 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. In 2 Samuel 12 we learn of David's affair with . Im happy to help, Prabha. The thief on the cross wasnt baptized. I dont know. Youre already a member of the church, like every other Christian in history. 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. Chapter and verse, my friend. However, just before I was going to be baptise I started feeling really anxious in my spirit (not because of the baptism but of becoming member of that church), so the elders of the Church and myself decided that I can do it on the next occasion. The first would be Enoch, another Elijah, and so on. Rock, rap, blues, easy listeningyou name it. Here it is: much of the time, Pentecostal churches are not very good at teaching from the Bible. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin. The main confusion that I see is that youre not convinced that the Father and Son and Spirit are all ONE GOD. Why do you and I rebel against God? . I am worried about the end of times. 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? Thanks for writing. Then, I finally really pursued God. what happens to unbaptized adults when they die. God created us, and wants us to have a good relationship with Him. I salvation defined by one easy action, or is purgatory deniable? Jesus talked a whole bunch about Hell, and Revelation describes the fate of the wicked very clearly. They would only go there for not being reconciled to God. 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.. He still has the body in which He was resurrected. How does being reborn into your next life change by being saved in this life? I really appreciate it! Youve sinned. I grew up in a church that was Pentecostal, and have been a leader in different churches, and have seen that those in the Pentecostal movement are sometimes more concerned with feeling spiritual and with having spiritual experiences than they are with knowing and living the gospel. The New Testament is clear that everyone will either be in Heaven or Hell. 1% good? I didnt study the bible and I went to bible study once. I started listening to a great many sermons and began meeting with a Biblical counselor. Why are so many concerned about it? ONE GOD He doesnt force it upon anyone. Youve asked a very common question. If so, Im happy to call you my sister! This is underscored by what John the Baptist said about Jesus in Mark 1:7-8: After me comes the one more powerful than I, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. So I have 2 questions: Should Christians listen to secular or non-christian music? Q: My granddaughter does not want to baptize her new baby. I recommend it for every believer in fact, the Bible teaches that believers are expected to do this. Thomas (the disciple) called Jesus My Lord and My God. If you are not hearing from God, your dreams have no spiritual importance. Im now going to give you my best advicethe only advice I have. Im totally stoked that you want to know God truly, genuinely, and completely. You might complain about your boss at work, and He might complain that theres a whole bunch of people who think theyre going to Heaven but really arent. Thats all baptism is. I now understand that I can never become the man I was intended to be under my own power. In the meantime, Im praying for youasking God to make Himself clear to you. How can it be for us to get into heaven by faith alone but yet can get away with anything? Children are conceived in original sin. I do, so I would baptize as we see in Matthew 28: in the names of the three persons who are all one God. On a related note, you might enjoy another website of mine. 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. You may or may not be able to control what (or who) youre attracted to. There is one God, and the Father is God, and the Son is God, and the Spirit is God but they are not each other. Like I said before, listen carefully then be like a Berean. But no where does it specifically refer to Jesus doing that in reference to animals. 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. However: it is wise to pay close attention to such criticisms. The judgement will be at the end, but there seem to be some irregularities with regard to certain people. Youre welcome to continue the conversation, Andreas. They should be welcoming and encouraging to you, offering to help you grow in faith. Lately Ive dedicated more of my life to God, destroyed my computer and tablet and spend more time in the word and prayer and my faith is growing. Ive been in your shoes, my friend. You might take a look at Acts 10. 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. I was told before that sin was bad, but I still commuted it, as I forgot about the will of God. I dont mean that you should just follow along during a sermon at church. Gina is part of a group of oneness folks, who believe not just that Jesus is God, but that God all of God is Jesus. When I read it, it seems pretty scary. Instead, God worked incredibly hard to let you know how much you mean to Him. If so, you are my brother. Other dehydration causes include: Diarrhea, vomiting. THAT is obedience. Let Him bear that burden. He kept saying that he had no problem with the idea, but that he wasnt wrong. Step 3 is receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost, with the evidence of speaking in tongues You cant deny this, as its Scripture! I didnt take my time to truly know GOD and who he was. Im very excited about your question, Reita. As I said above, Bell raises more questions than he answers. You had to have a TICKET to get in. Pentecostals believe that those who die in their sins without seeking God's forgiveness through Jesus Christ will spend eternity in a literal hell. Be skeptical. Were capable of amazing things, and terrible things. If theres more I can do for you, please let me know. Just as Adam and Eve had the option of sinning or not sinning, so Jesus had the option as well. >> If Jesus died for all our sins, then what is the limit of human sin? Jesus came to me in a dream and told me I am coming soon this was in 2015 sometime in February I am scared because when that comes my grandma believes in something else but not jesus but she is a really good person I do not want her to go to hell and I dont want to tell her what to believe in I really need help. Youve asked some good questions. Have a great day, my friend! I really began to live as a Christian then, and to truly understand the gospel then. Pope Pius IX is among the first of the popes to fully address the issue of animals going to heaven, though not favorably. The church is not a denomination, or a religion. Do you? We dont take the first step of cleaning ourselves up to be acceptable to God. For we are Gods handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. 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. So, the caring person who wants nothing to do with God gets their wishand the hateful, terrible person who wishes to change and be forgiven and to do things Gods way also gets their wish, and will be in Heaven. Verse 9: false teaching spreads throughout the church, changing the way believers see everything. We have no record of believers being re-baptized when they moved to a new community. This is something that happens to people who are already saved. I read and watch different articles and videos on the gospel and each one contradicts the other. Let me reassure you: nobody goes to Hell for a small mistake. Im not going to publish your full comment at this time. 28:18-20; CCC 848). 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. I welcome your feedback, of course. Two prominent Bible teachers say parents can rest assured their baby is in heaven because the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross provides for their salvation . Ive studied and discussed this many times over the years, and as my own mother passed away in 2018 considered it as more than a simple intellectual question. If I am wrong, then I will know the day God stops breathing in me. In the first century, everybody understood what baptism meant the New Testament events pretty much all happen in Jewish territory. I wouldnt leave a church over their teaching on this subject, and I wouldnt create any division in the church over it. Blessings. The sounds (notes) cant be good or bad. What do you think is the best explanation? 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. I still have some doubts. Infant damnation is the idea that infants who die before being baptized go to Hell, because they inherit original sin which can only be removed by baptism. Did Jesus not sin because he is God and God cant sin due to being perfect or was he just different from all the rest of humanity in some way? One is something you choose to do, the other is an involuntary emotional attraction. Really! You might want to reread that. I look forward to fresh updates and will share this website with my Facebook group. Well, thats only the beginning of the awesomeness! God made the world; therefore this clearly states that God and Jesus are One. As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. Now, on to your question about cremation. Jesus said that He came to give you and me abundant life. Yes, the Bible tells of a number of times that angels appear as human beings. I try to stay in the word because I find that the more I do I dont want to lie it down. Many churches are full of people who have never read the New Testament and learned what they say they believe. So he called to him, Father Abraham, have pity on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, because I am in agony in this fire. But Abraham replied, Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things, while Lazarus received bad things, but now he is comforted here and you are in agony. 99% good? John 3:16-17. If you lived near Denver, it could be me but, since you dont, it needs to be somebody. 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. You choose your own path in life. We have to TRUST God. Youre exactly the age God wants you to be. If you trust God with your life, you have been baptized in the Holy Spirit. There are a lot of things that Christians disagree on. Heres an example: When people get this command wrong, they get the assessment wrong. The brain and organs receive less oxygen than they need and so work less well. This is a totally understandable feeling. ( Genesis 2:7) Likewise, when Adam died, he returned to dust and ceased to exist. The Father sent the Holy Spirit when the Son went to be with the Father. Is the gift of salvation not something you must receive? It sounds like a paradox to me. If it were, the New Testament would explain in detail what it is, why its done, and how to do it. In highschool I discovered pornography and this soon progressed to homosexual porn. God brings us to Heaven because we want to be with Him. Jesus had to go away so that the Spirit could come. You breathe your last breath. But its not a right now need. No, Willissathey are not. Make plans for a full life, knowing that youre not in control of the universe. But one who is more powerful than I will come, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. I do indeed accept donations. Baptism is just getting wetbut its getting wet in front of people to tell them you want to walk with them in faith. Its refusing to be reconciled to God. Salvation is both a here and now and a not yet kind of thing. 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. Romans 3:20. Its simply a public ceremony where we tell people who follow Jesus that youve chosen to follow Jesus too. In this case, God told Noah that he could eat anything. Why would he say that its better to prophesy than to speak in tongues wouldnt that disqualify a whole bunch of people? Thus the greater urgency to advance the Church's Great Commission (Matt. Do you have to be baptized to go to Heaven? No one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again, God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. We dont have to like it, but we do have to deal with it. Thanks u so much. He has reconciled the world to Himself, and in response we need to be reconciled to Him. So: how does this information address what you wrote? When we try to learn what God thinks about a specific idea, its best to look at ALL that Hes said. He said no, I said why, is he lying, isnt he a father.? If you believe in Jesus Christ, why are you waiting? Your email address will not be published. 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. You might also look for shoes that match your existing wardrobe. However: You ask good questions! Thats entirely illogical. Will the baby go to heaven if it dies? Righteousness equals belief), then you deserve to access all of the realms and Kingdoms in the heavens with God ? 2010-06-12 09:43:00. If you are hearing from God, they are certainly spiritually significantbut be careful. Thats going to be awesome. Youre awesome! I was so scares if we didnt go to heaven like what im hoping for.. Jesus died on the cross to pay that price. It tells me that you want to go to Heaven, and that youre willing to find out how. As for condemning anyone, thats not my job or yours. Seriously. Then Peter said, Surely no one can stand in the way of their being baptized with water. The question behind your question is what is baptism?. 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. 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. Have a great day! Later, they would open the tomb and remove his bones, putting them in an ossuary (bone box). I asked God to give me clarity on this matter and saw your message a few minutes later. I hope to make it clearer for you. I read the book many times and I didnt seem to have a problem with it. Like I said: I dont know you personally. Dont argueseek to understand. He really does. If there wasnt a big tree in the way, I could look out my window right now and see a hill where you and I could go touch some fossilized dinosaur footprints. Being 15, you may not be in complete control over whether youre baptized. You know how sometimes youre walking along, and the pace youre at makes you think of a song, out of nowhere? The untimely death is itself so heartbreaking. Jesus didnt just die to save us, though. He left the conclusions up to you and me. Its not. Ill try to be more clear. Im 16 and I havent been to clear on what I believe in. I also hope that my answer wont create too many more questions. But, I have a question: when the disciples asked Jesus if they should pray to him he replied, no you pray to the father. Verse 8: false teachers do not have the authority that comes from God, where whats being taught matches the gospel as it was initially taught by Jesus and His disciples. We have to actually trust God to guide us through life. I am so very sorry to hear about your grandsons. God is compassionate. Hi, When two people are estranged, they need to reconcile. Please dont hesitate to write back, either here or in private. He has already promised to do this for you, if you ask. Bible says, If we didnt get the holyspirit annointing, we cant go heaven. If youve decided to trust God with your life, you should be baptized if you can. Im very glad that you came to visit my website. We must test our beliefs against Scripture, as Im sure you would agree. Becoming like Jesus takes time, Fernandez. In John 20:17, Jesus said, Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. Sorry if this is a bit all over the place, Im just confused and never really learned about religion that much and Im a teen. Yes, Hes meek and mild and compassionate and loving. Id be happy to discuss it further if you feel the need. Because they dont think clearly. Do it in front of your Christian brothers and sisters as a sign of your faith and your decision to serve God with your life. Also, Im pleased to read about your desire to become more spiritually mature. That would mean that Jesus did NOT take the punishment for our sins on Himself. I dont find it good or useful most of the time, so I control myself and work to not give in to that desire. 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.. It also tells us that the same are not in a state of "limbo," as some believe, or else David would not be able to "go to him.". A baptism of repentance was often part of the process, where people would acknowledge they had strayed from Gods intentions, and that they were turning back to Him. 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. why are you not on fire for Him and living the Christian life and bringing people into the Kingdom of God by telling them about Him ? The only people who will be judged are those who insist that they want nothing to do with Him. One is that they received the Holy Spirit just as the Jewish Christians had before they were baptized. Hebrews 10:4, I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing! In the Catholic Church infants are baptized or sprinkled within a few weeks of their birth, but sometimes the ritual is not performed until they are six months old. 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 said is he lying about being a carpenter he said no, but its not his name. Thats good. King David did not want his sin to be discovered. For the record, the word Lucifer only appears in the King James Bibleand then only one time. If it were important, it would be in there. A Mikveh was so important to social life in Israel that it was the first thing built in a new community. Think about it, though: Jesus died to pay for our sins. (Note the King James version which while written in an English format, also allowed Divorce, which wasnt legal at the time. I hope you dont mind. Most people think that being forgiven is what allows us to go to Heaven, and not being forgiven sends us to Hell.

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