When you die as a Reborn Christian, where does your spirit go then? This baptism means nothing without the other, spiritual baptism: the baptism with the Holy Spirit. Chapter and verse, my friend. Unfortunately, thats not necessarily good enough to convince anyone. Does that make sense? I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit. Theres nothing wrong with having doubts and asking questions. God doesnt judge people based on what they dont know. 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. Thats entirely illogical. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. We become different. Thats not how it works at all. My job is to love them, not judge, and leave that up to God. Baptism is kind of like making a speech. I always think, is it too late? If you havent done so already, you should stop reading right now and talk to God. Many are baptized multiple times because they arent taught accurately about conversion, at least that is the case for those I have ministered to. It was that way for the Jews, and its that way for Christians. The Bible teaches that we must worship God in spirit and in truth. If youre born again, ask the Holy Spirit to help you understand what you read. The answer is that it depends. I came upon your website by chance. We know we have a relationship with God in exactly the same way we know we have a relationship with anyone! Thats called context. When we read Scripture out of context, it can be confusing and misleading. Adam, as with you and I, was a combination of physical and spiritual life. I believe that each persons sin, while grievous to God, is irrelevant in one sense: that a sinner who is reconciled to God will be considered righteous because of Jesus death on their behalf. When the Bible speaks of the dead being asleep, its a figure of speech. Do you think He would agree with your assessment of how the universe works? The first key is from the only passage in the Bible where something specific is said about the death of infants. I appreciate you taking the time to ask. Yes Baptism is a requirement, Even when Jesus came to John the Baptist , John Baptist Jesus ! Be careful about who you listen to. The second punishment of therapeutic and cleanses the soul. You could certainly get wet in home, in a private ceremony. Im sorry that you felt ridiculous. Another kind of instruction is to do something, like to love your neighbor. As long as your church has all of these important parts right: Yeah, thats probably it. Im going to try to explain Christianity, very simply, and I hope youll reply with whatever questions you might have. Here are some suggestions: Read the New Testament. Heres an important question: reading through the whole New Testament, what can we learn about the requirements for salvation? Baptism is important, but it doesnt give us life. Now, dont get me wrong. Really! 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. LOL. Going on the Bible, from the beginning of time God has severely punished us for disobedience he is not forgiving, he threw us from the garden of eden naked and afraid and continued with his wrath against disobedience on people up until Noah. 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. 4) How will I be sure, I dont go to Hell. Ask any question about God, the Bible, or Christianity. Receiving the Spirit for the rest of mankind is different. If youd like to talk more about this, let me know. A good answer must start with a definition of sin. He says Baptism should be in jesus name and we say it should be in the father,son,holy spirit. Let me suggest that you get as serious NOW about your faith as you hope youll be the moment before you die. We may never be entirely sin-free on Earth, but we can definitely get better at pleasing God. Youre rightthe Bible never says that you cant be privately baptized. You may have noticed that I didnt mention baptism. Its important to separate what we know from whats just traditional. 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? Dont put it off, Dmalccommit yourself to learning and responding to the truth. So, in our quest to keep learning, we need to listen. If we were supposed to worry about our dead bodies, we would have specific instructions in the New Testament to guide us. Thanks for writing. Thats awesome! Im going to comment on what Ive readnot from others, but from his own writings. So yes, I believe anyone who dies before the age of accountability is innocent. Unbaptized infants go to heaven. Now: it may be that youre really wondering about having a GOOD relationship with God. If you are hearing from God, they are certainly spiritually significantbut be careful. 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. Thanks.Yeah. It seemed to be more frequent when I was pregnant with my daughter . 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.. Question answered: What happens to unbaptized babies? Trust that Jesus knows best, and avoid the idea that your dreams are what people need. Dont take MY word for anything Im just going to point you to the Bible so you can understand God a little better. I feel like I am tricking people that church is for me when I go to church but really I dont feel like that. I dont like going to church and dont want to go but I still believe in Christianity. What happens to babies and young children who die? Its used for more than just the devilits used for anybody who is an adversary, like those who fought against the Israelites. I hope that makes sense, Leah. Also, we dont even know whether he was a Jew let alone whether he kept the law at all. They cannot, of course. They think Hes not a person, but a force or that Hes just the soul of Jesus or the soul of God. So: how does this information address what you wrote? Jesus DID ask His Father to remove the cup from Him. In accordance with each Mans individual motivates , centuries ago. When we show love to others, we are being like God. When buying shoes, its important to get the right size. I believe that God commanded me and directed to one specific group of believers (Church), my focus was mostly on baptism knowing that this is the next step after being saved. Being baptized in the Holy Spirit is being born again. How, you ask, can a disobedient person go to Heaven? The point is that the ceremony is done in front of your faith community. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. I feel so bless to be connected to your site, it is a great help to the Christian community. The main point here, in response to your comment, is that baptism was always a public ceremony. It is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins. Our model is clear: people need to know what Jesus taught, and then be willing to obey Him. 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. We all want to be loved, and accepted, and taken care of, and cherished, and valued. Another is an agnostic. Let me know if my explanations have created more questions for you. 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. And Last question: GOD told us to keep the sabbath, GODs holy day. Peter, seeing this, said: Surely no one can stand in the way of their being baptized with water. His only requirement was their faith and acceptance. Every analogy falls short. They are a kind of prayer. See article for more on outpouring versus indwelling: http://www.oldpaths.com/Archive/Davison/Roy/Allen/1940/036-outpouring.html. Thanks for asking! Now the question is: While the Bible teaches that homosexual activity is a sin, so are gluttony and pride and, as youve pointed out, fornication and a whole bunch of other things. He says he is a Christian and i believe him. I appreciate your honesty. Its been a topic of debate for hundreds of years, and I dont believe anyone can settle the matter. Im a skeptical man, and Ive done a lot of reading about whether we can trust the Bible. The Bible describes Christians as people who are adopted into Gods family. Thanks for letting me vent. Thats salvation. Its not a good idea to believe things just because your friends or relatives do. Well I want to do me and do my own thing instead. But one who is more powerful than I will come, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. As we read in 2 Corinthians 5, God has reconciled the world to Himself through Jesus death. The word means to make a case as a lawyer wouldto provide the evidence that something is true. 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. If so, you are my brother. Sometimes, life is tough. You asked about false teachers, not about Rob Bell. Life with God is good. The way I understand Scripture, Jesus is the Lamb that takes away the sins of the world. Dont think you have to wait until youre able to leave THAT church before you can get started doing what God wants. Jesus said I and the Father are one. Youll want to find some other people near you who follow Jesus closely. Sure, he uses the same kind of language that others dobut he seems more concerned about straightening out how people have misunderstood the gospel than he is about helping people trust God more. To be more precise, Hes the perfect father. THE SPIRIT IS GOD Ask questions. (1 John 1:5-9). We have to read all of the Bible with eyes from when it was written otherwise well misunderstand a TON. Heres a pretty good one: sin is purposely disobeying a known law of God by a morally responsible person. Any local congregation of people can SAY theyre Christian, but Christians are simply all of the people, throughout history, who have been born again. 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. Jurisdiction. These things would not be true if the Father, Son, and Spirit were all Jesus, as Gina and others claim. Simple: because they refuse to be reconciled to God. Let me encourage you to do a little homework in this area. I get it. The kind of troubles that keep cropping up again and again and again. Youve asked some good questions. I hope you will share my confidence that God WILL help you grow into exactly the woman He wants. This kind of thinking is relatively benign, but can and has, for many lead to serious theological problems. This isnt the only passage where I get this info, but its pretty straightforward. Ive seen nothing like that in Bells teaching. I have good news for you: God loves you! He knows better than I do. Are bankruptcy and debt spiritual consequences? God loves you, and will make sure that you get there. Ill try to be more clear. How do you know you have a relationship with god. Are you saying theres no need for us to repent, and turn from our sinful ways? 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. I mean, sure, they can control weather or not they should engage in the sexual act. It means that the person who would pay the penalty for sins has changed, from you and me to Jesus. And we know from verse 1 that the Word WAS God. While Adam and Eve sinned, Jesus did not. Thanks for your commentand welcome to the family! In Matthew 15, Jesus explains that it isnt what goes into a person that defiles them. Its that everybody Ive ever dealt with who has experiences like yours makes the same mistake. Did you read that book and then wonder whether theres a real Hell, and not just hell on earth? Seriously. I welcome your input and I am not unable to change my convictions. I am not, however, their granddaughter. I was dead, and then God made me alive. those of us who came later and inherited this world were born into sin and our heritage is the unforgiven disobedience and sins of our ancestors. Next, we should ask who decides who gets into Heaven?. When it comes to how one is saved in the new covenant, again youre right: we cant just pick out certain verses. R. Albert Mohler Jr., President of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, said, "We believe that our Lord graciously and freely received all those who die . Because they dont think clearly. Third, HOWEVER. A friend, who was a missionary in Pakistan for many years, explained it to me. "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). We implore you on Christs behalf: Be reconciled to God. All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh and following its desires and thoughts. In March of the next year, he finally got in touch. Please dont hesitate to ask a LOT of questions, and do a little homework. This does not contradict the Bible in any way. Have you been born again? 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 . Turns out that was one of the most beneficial periods of my life, where my faith grew strong. Of course it is. Keep in touch! As for whether we really need gays and lesbians to go to heaven that badly, Im puzzled by your question. Third, you ask good questions! He is the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. Were attracted to others, but love isnt an attraction or a feeling, and one cant fall INTO or OUT OF love. Im sorry for the delay in replyingmy mother recently passed away, so Ive been pretty busy. Theres a TON in the Old Testament about Gods goodness. I hope to answer you as simply as I can, without leaving out any important parts. Its about surrendering your will to Gods will. What happens in your final moments. You seem confused, Roger. Im sure you would agree that (in an extreme example) reading only ONE verse about something as important as salvation would be a really, really bad idea. If youre already a follower Jesus that is, if youve already been born again I recommend that you find some people in your area who follow Jesus closely, and be baptized. I hear you. I really enjoy being snarky and sarcastic and I always have. The question of exactly what happens after we die is still largely unanswered. 22:18-19 says: For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, if any man shall add unto these things,, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book. I am Jewish and Catholic and was Baptized I am very concerned about cremation I hope I am doing the right thing it is cheaper on the cost I want my Daughter to have the money to help her out thank you for answering back deborah. Thats rhythm. She said yesthat was the devils beat. Now, its possible that your grandparents have a valid point to make, even if theyre off-base about the specific music you like. In the Bible, God says that were not saved by our own works, but by what Jesus did for us. Did you catch that? Heaven, by comparison, seems far away and kinda boring. But this is really bugging me now. The main confusion that I see is that youre not convinced that the Father and Son and Spirit are all ONE GOD. I can help. If theres some way I can help, I will help. Christian is still a word that has meaning. I tried to follow legalism until I was 26. It doesnt seem like Im helping them by doing that. Thank you in advance and being part of my journey in getting closer to GOD. Theres something else on my mind. For these reasons (and more) I dont use the name Lucifer to refer to the devil. Old Testament prophets (and John the Baptist, among others) would call the people to turn their hearts toward God. Rather than criticizing them for criticizing you, I would suggest another way. On the other hand, one might suggest that any person who seeks God sincerely is, at the very least, being saved. He said that we must be born again. Paul uses this word in several places, but with relationships. Imagine dating someone and never asking them about their childhood, or learning about their family traditions, or about their favorite foodthat would be strange, wouldnt it? As for baptism, thats basically just getting wet. I hope to make it clearer for you. No, baptism is not required for salvation. How do I know? You should at least have a diary, if you feel the need to write that much. Isaiah wrote that God would wipe away the tears from all faces. If you trust God with your life, you have been baptized in the Holy Spirit. Jesus said in John 3 that no one can see the Kingdom of God unless they are born again. When we accept Gods offer to be our King, we are changed. Nobody is forced to visit GodWords and read what I write. That would include everybody who will go to Heaven. Most of the time, you will have no idea what Hes doing, and thats normal. Im 16 years old & I feel absolutely ridiculous writing this to you because I think its pointless. This is the Life of a Lukewarm Christian that believes living a simple ordinary life will get them to Heaven without being Water Baptized, sadly my Parents with some of my Family and Friends fall in that category. Take advantage of their desire to help you grow. 848 Although in ways known to himself God can lead those who, through no fault of their own, are ignorant of the Gospel, to that faith without which it is impossible to please him, the Church still has the obligation and also the sacred right to evangelize all men (footnotes omitted). Its a big deal to be baptized, and he didnt want anyone putting their life in danger unless they understood what Jesus requires of us. When we decide to turn our lives over to God and trust Him with the results, we are reconciled. God also puts us to work, helping other people learn to trust Him. Youre not the rich man, but you share his situation. Let me repeat what you wrote back to you in my own words, so you can hear what I hear: When I think about living on earth vs living in Heaven, earth looks pretty good. I know: thats not what youve heard before. 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. If baptism is required for salvation, then every explanation of salvation that does not mention baptism is at best incomplete, certainly insufficient, and possibly a lie from Satan himself. They will guide new believers, serve the needy, and watch their life and doctrine closely. 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. Being anointed by the Holy Spirit is being made able to serve when theres a need. Christianity teaches that its the other way around: first God adopts us into His family because we accept His love, and, In a religion, people are on their own. You can read about it in Acts 10. The first thing I want to say is that youre not alone. God is compassionate. However: nobody disputes that theyre somewhere. Theres nothing wrong with listening to a song over and over again. 1. If God thinks baptism important enough to command it, then we should do it. 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.". What makes you think Jesus will save anyone? I moved to my grandmas at some point in 2012. 4) How will I be sure, I dont go to Hell. Much later, He told the Israelites to not eat pork and a bunch of other stuff. Heres something Paul of Tarsus wrote: 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. When were discussing something that Christians throughout history have considered a direct command, its not enough to point to what the Bible doesnt say. 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 might not like congregating with certain people in certain places, but thats not the same as not liking church. It doesnt sound like you know, either. His response: If speaking in tongues is a necessity, why would Paul explain that not all do? 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. 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. Do you feel like the church your parents take you to is as waste of time, and that youd rather be serving God more seriously than they are? Its a ritual that tells your community of faith that youve joined them. It sounds to me like youve decided to make up your own religion. Talk to Him all the time. However: they wont be punished for their sins. You choose your own path in life. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. Because of what John the Baptist said: I baptize you with water. I even corrected my boyfriend when he said Jesus was his God. 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 was very surprised. Do not receive Gods grace in vain. The guy I met that had the same visions as I do told me its God way trying to get me to spread the word and to be prepared. I dont commit adultery any more. Heaven isnt a place you earn the right to live in. Ive been attracted to people I wasnt married to. What I dont like is music that makes me feel bad, and some songs do that to me. I tried to contact him on December 26, but he wouldnt respond. Compare. This is a common concern, as many Christians want to make sure theyre doing things as God intends. People who have said YES to God. I cant make that call for you. But I have a question, does God not accept people who believen other gods? There you have it. Heres a pretty good one: sin is purposely disobeying a known law of God by a morally responsible person. Children are conceived in original sin. I have friends who lost their precious son shortly after he was born. God loves you so much that He would never steer you wrong. If it did, we could just make a checklist of things to do, and things to not do, that would make sure we get to Heaven. Have a great day! Will that affect my relationship with god? When were children, we often disobey our parents. 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. Isnt it paradoxical, for example. To me, that isnt enough evidence to Change what was said in the Old Testament. For we are Gods handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Eating from that tree and apple when told not to has resulted in being thrown from the garden and people enduring Gods wrath throughout history. I hope this helps you* 2no Timothy 1:7 For God doesnt give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind. And they would say stuff like I hope your not listening to that demon music! Or thats the devils music! But I only listen to k-pop (BTS) and lofi (which usually is instrumental and or samples some parts of songs, movie scenes, etc. What would the Pastor say to a person before being baptized, what must i be reconciled for. Like I said: I dont know you personally. When someone in the western world decides to become a Christian, they usually have no idea that THAT is exactly what being a disciple of Jesus Christ means not being a suicide bomber, but following what Jesus taught, and being obedient to Him, no matter what. Im sorry that I cant give you a better answer today, Marietjie. Its all Christian music, and you can use AutoPlay and Shuffle to listen to the whole website. But its not a right now need. If you want a printed Bible, Im sure your church can get you one. Think about Love Wins. We have been instructed, by Jesus Himself, to be baptized. But, I have a question: when the disciples asked Jesus if they should pray to him he replied, no you pray to the father. He loves you enough to die for you, and He proved His love by actually dying on the cross. You should believe Him. >> Can you baptize yourself We have to TRUST God. I do believe in God and I trust him, but now I know that its not enough. I welcome it. I agree, and I disagree. The picture is of dyeing fabric. I have created alot of sins before and want them to be gone. that was so rude what u just say that and who ever u say that too ; jesus is watching ??????
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