This brought about a few changes in their lives. So I said ok, just as you have your father, who is also a carpenter, and a son, three distinct things but only ONE person and his name James. And God is helping me. Clearly, thats not true. You didnt have to. We must have faith and follow the rules that of which God has put forth and listed. Theres a very good reason for that: baptism has nothing to do with going to Heaven. How can it be for us to get into heaven by faith alone but yet can get away with anything? This is, of course, nonsense. 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. If not, or if youre not sure, just do it now. One might suggest that this is unfair, and they might seem to make a good point. Jesus explains to all of us that He came to give us LIFE. This is an area Ive been looking forward to studying in greater detail, to be sure of what the Bible does and doesnt say. Hopefully, their families will miss them. If youre looking for information about Christianity which will help you grow quickly I can recommend ministries like Stand to Reason, Cross Examined, Cold Case Christianity, and Reasonable Faith. 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! If we follow His teachings than we will become His children. Trust that Jesus knows best, and avoid the idea that your dreams are what people need. Ill tell you how: trust God with your life. This passage makes a couple of things clear. Those who are reconciled to God (as we read in 2 Corinthians 5) can be with Him forever, and those who are not reconciled cannot. He came to earth as a human, taught us to love unselfishly, to sacrifice for others, to be honest and fair and humble and kind. He loves perfectly. You are born again. Let me know if you have any other questions. She said yesthat was the devils beat. If they needed money, they would even sell Torah scrolls to pay for it! Your original question (on Facebook) included an article from the United Church of God. Attractions are not sin, nor are they things we are forced to respond to. An interesting question, Nick. I love you, and hope you will keep in touch. Nov 3, 2010. I appreciate your honesty. Which Jesus kept but on Saturday not Sunday. I wont be able to help that, it might just happen. As you said in your response to Kal, So, the caring person who wants nothing to do with God gets their wish, what does that mean exactly? God created us, and wants us to have a good relationship with Him. So: how does this information address what you wrote? Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath. Almost every religion teaches how one should act to make the gods not smite you, or to reward you for your good works. Be bad, go to Hell. Food for thought. The wages of sin ARE death, and Jesus died in our place. However: 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. Happiness is everyone's goal, and it comes from giving, not possessing. Its possible that our words can be confusing. Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire. We have to actually trust God to guide us through life. Death marks that moment in life when your physical body stops working to survive. There it is. You choose your own path in life. Have you been born again? I started listening to a great many sermons and began meeting with a Biblical counselor. It tells me that you want to go to Heaven, and that youre willing to find out how. You and I probably believe some things that arent true, but that doesnt make us false teachersit only makes us incorrect. In John 3, Jesus called it being born again. The apostle Paul said that if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: the old has gone, the new is here. Thats very meaningful for people like myself, whose earthly father fell short in significant ways. Would you mind sharing the story about why you wanted to ask it? When we decide to turn our lives over to God and trust Him with the results, we are reconciled. Thats awesome. Now that all sins have been paid for, will everybody go to Heaven? The notion of past lives is incompatible with the Bible. Let no one say when he is tempted, I am being tempted by God; for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does not tempt anyone. All we have to do is to recognize that He is God, and we are not. 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. Have a great day! 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. Its trusting God: Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness. I belong to Him, and THAT is why Im going to Heaven not because I sin less than I used to, or because I was baptized. Can i have a Private Baptism at Home in my pool with a Pastor where its only with some Relatives and Friends. As I was reading through some comments, I want to ask a question. I have peace in my heart at all times. Its clear that some people who think they are saved arent actually saved. Thats not how it works. Check the Scriptures, my sister. Some are confused, not understanding that the Son is God, because well, Hes the Son. Im not the most devout: I dont go to church, nor say my prayers out-loud or frequently, although I think them often, and Ive yet to come to terms and fully comprehend the power of God and what exactly his actions and the actions of his vessels entail. If youre a Christian, you should be baptized not so you can go to Heaven, but because you want all that God has for you. Hi, Again, no, its not his name. >> Tony you are demeaning and argumentative with everyone on here. So there is a difference between being baptized in the Holy Spirit and having the Holy Spirit anoint you for a specific work. God doesnt judge people based on what they dont know. If youre able to ask them for advice, you may find their information helpful even if it hurts a bit. Do me a favor, would you? My mom prayed for my dads salvation for 15 years, with no change. I have a question. Its not as if being baptized in the wrong church will hurt youtheyre just witnessing you getting wet. I was baptized in my Church when i was a baby where i was sprinkled with water on my face in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, yet in the Bible it says you can only be baptized as a grown up in water. Again, is it too late for me to be saved? 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. This, of course, is a weird and shocking thing to say. It could happen to all of us. Followers of Jesus need each other. That power came from the Holy Spirit. Amen. It is because a small mistake can lead us to hell.. From that i was thinking that going to heaven is not that easy.. Im scared that i will not meet my parents when im gone like were in the different world.. And i dont want to suffer in hell and ofc i dont want to let my parents go to that place too.. Next, we should ask how good is good enough?. What about Birth Defects? Being baptized does not make you a Christian. Why do you want to do things for which youll need forgiveness? We do have some clues about our next life, though. It obviously had nothing to do with pork itself, as Gods people ate pork before that, and after that. 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. I need answers on how to deal with this. Let me be frank: I enjoy discussing Bells words. 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. He said it to me, in fact. To fix it, the parents and the child have to come together and make things right. You say that youre concerned about following Gods doctrine correctly. The question isnt really what to do with your body after youre dead, but what to do with your spirit while youre alive. Baptism is the response to repentance, not part of it. One would presume that they were sent there by the Father, rather than being free to wander about on their own. Its simply the place where God is. I want to grow more in christ and get baptized I have accepted jesus as my personal saviour.. and got the holy spirit when I was in my 4th grade a very young age.. Hello, I was wondering if I would make it to heaven. He then comes to dwell in you and make you new. 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 the same GOD of the Old Testament and his word is infallible so Im confused about the change. Im going to try to explain Christianity, very simply, and I hope youll reply with whatever questions you might have. Believing whats true about God makes it easier to trust Him. I very much appreciate your comment. Now the question is: But I started to look more towards god in 2015, and my life started to get better. Its possible your parents are concerned because being baptized again might be seen as you leaving behind the faith they raised you in. Now I feel completely lost. The repentance was the thing, of course we see that throughout both Old Testament and New Testament. I dont want you to be confused about this issue, so Ill speak very plainly. What Ive read is pretty squishy. 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? 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?! He stopped playing everything but the beat and asked her, This beat?. Like a lot of people, I didnt have a good relationship with my own father. The question is not what you like or dislike, Doug. Youre not the rich man, but you share his situation. 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. 1) Do you think, me moving to my Grandmas, who was always with god, and taught me to pray and talk to God. Baptism is just getting wetbut its getting wet in front of people to tell them you want to walk with them in faith. What IS wrong is to suggest that theres more than one God, or that the Father and Son and Spirit are the same person. Clearly, God decides. I live in the middle of dinosaur country (Colorado, USA) and have seen and touched many dinosaur bones and dinosaur eggs. Remind them that you want to be baptized because you want to be obedient to Jesus. If youve decided to trust God with your life, you should be baptized if you can. 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. I would love to discuss this with your further, should you need a hand. 2 Corinthians 5:14 tells us that when Jesus died, its as if we all died. Theres nothing wrong with having doubts and asking questions. or have had an encounter with Him ? Were just not sure it means what we once thought it meant. "And that is when we can discover that . Im kind of old, and have been around the block a few times. Surround yourself with people who also follow Jesus, and learn from mature believers how to serve God where you are, in your situation. Go instead to my brothers and tell them, I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God. God loves you, and will make sure that you get there. Maybe you should start a grown-up conversation with them about what kinds of things you, and they, should listen to. The answer is yes, that is what He commanded. 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. Frank Turek has a full evening session on miracles. You had some things wrong when you were young, and youve gained a greater understanding of God and how He works since then. Your feet should be comfortable. Theres something else on my mind. Why? It sounds like you really want your sins to be washed away. Think about the time before God created the universe. Read Mark 16: 15-16. Youre not hijacking anything, and Im here to try to help. I said ok, what about signing son. I recently dreamed of it 2 nights ago and I went further then I usually do and I woke up fearless I actually cried . You couldnt just walk up to the gate and tell them you deserved to come in and play all day. Have a great day! Let me reassure you: there is nothing in the Bible about how Christians are to handle this issue. 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. That doesnt mean that He likes everything, obviously. The number of sins youve committed has absolutely nothing to do with whether you go to Heaven. Is it that you dont really know Him ? At the same time, the Holy Spirit comes to live in us. I know thats probably the opposite of what youve heard, but its true. Im happy to hear you believe fully in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Those who make the case that Christianity is true are Christian apologists. So, we seem to have a bit of a conundrum. (Mark 1:8). what happens to unbaptized adults when they die. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. There is no penalty left for sins, so Purgatory is a false doctrine. I would definitely sing 19 songs, if thats what it took. I thought I was a Christian then. I agree that we who are born again will be with Jesus after we die. The existence of guardian angels as theyre portrayed in popular culture is barely supported in Scripture. I want to be fair to Bell, and to answer your question responsibly. I thought that Jesus was a piece of him in human form but not him entirely. We went to Disneyland a bunch of times. Youve given me some clues, but Id like to ask a few questions. Its not enough to know about God, or even to believe Hes awesome. , Thats quite a lot of stuff in one comment. Thats a common traditional thought in the modern world. Ive followed a bunch of Christian apologists for many years. First, thanks for sharing your story. But I know if it is explained to me and that i truly do believe in Christianity than I have no doubt in my mind I will do what everything it takes to go back on the right path. Thanks for writing! failure to register motor vehicle missouri points. In the minds of most in our culture, sex is virtually as important as having shared values. He said that we must be born again. Its not. Thats it. With all due respect to Gina, dont listen to her. Thats good. Is it possible that you could trust that the Father really IS good because Jesus really IS good? How does being reborn into your next life change by being saved in this life? And lofi barely has any words in it. Right? Im here to help, no matter what. He taught His disciples to serve, rather than be served. If you havent done so already, you should stop reading right now and talk to God. There are two things I think about with music: Here are some thoughts for you that I hope will help you as you continue to grow: trust God with everything, pray all the time for your family and friends, dont believe everything you read on the internet, read the New Testament (starting with Matthew), and try to find some Christian friends. You had to have a TICKET to get in. The analogy between eating pork and being gay boggled me a bit. If we reject His offer, He wont drag us into Heaven against our will. You can find TONS of information on the interwebs about Christian apologetics. The first thing I want to say is that youre not alone. I always cared about what others think ever since I was a small child and dealt with vanity too. No, baptism is not required for salvation. If it worked that way, Jesus would have simply taught us to be good right? Which is fairly more secular compared to what I listen to. Baptism doesnt wash off your sins. I hope that youll choose to trust God with your life not just a little, but completely. Do you think I should have acted on those feelings? He believes, as many oneness folks do, that baptism only works if you do it exactly right. I dont feel like I can condemn a gay person for acting in sin so to speak, when not doing so has that high of a personal price tag. That doesnt mean everything has to be all puppies and rainbows all the time, of course. But if you could please answer that question for further clarity that would be helpful in my journey in getting closer to the lord. It could be that going to another (good) church for a week or two will give you the insight you need to better judge whether this original church is where you belong. We dont take the first step of cleaning ourselves up to be acceptable to God. Youre very kind! I learned so much from two years there. Again, Im afraid that someone (or many someones) has led you astray. I also believe God led me to this church. And it remains on Saturday for Jews (which Jesus was) because thats the day stated in the Old Testament. I take it very seriously. It is the first of the three Sacraments of Initiation, the other two being the Sacrament of Confirmation and the Sacrament of Holy Communion. Its like performing a magical incantation, as if saying the right words in the right order is what makes it work. A woman has heart trouble, and doctors install an external pacemaker. Baptism is simply a public ceremony where you tell some of the Christians where you live that youve decided to follow Jesus. One of my Grandpas died before I was born, so we never met. 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. I would probably try to find out how to help God win the next battle. Logically speaking, wouldnt That mean he was praying to himself? Ancient Jewish converts and early Christians were baptized for the same reason: to tell the faith community that they a) have come to share their faith, and b) wish to join their community and live out their faith together. It is at that point that the unrighteous will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life. Its a common complaint from a lot of people. The Bible is clear, though: Jesus the Son is the same kind of being as the Father. The more we study to show ourselves approved just as the Lord ask us to, the closer walk we can have with Jesus. At the same time while were ready and waiting we dont stop living. It was that way for the Jews, and its that way for Christians. Certainly God already knows how He will judge each of us, but we cant ignore any part of Scripture. See if there are any mens Bible small group Bible studies going on. These were all commended for their faith. Thanks for taking part. In 2 Samuel 12 we learn of David's affair with . But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. That might be a huge mistake. I dont know if he did that. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. "Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. God lives in you, Hannah! Then what? If youre guilty, you should feel guilt. Is there ever a level of Sin where repentance and acceptance of Jesus as ones savior cant cover it? Our churches would be vibrant, godly and convincing the world that we are His disciples (John 13:34-35). Feel free to email me, too. Jesus will, as we read in Matthew, judge everybody in the future. Maybe you should just avoid playing your music while youre with them. He says he is a Christian and i believe him. Does that make sense? As this was happening, others heard and were marveled after Peter spoke unto them about the occurence and in Acts 2:37 Now when they heard this they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and the rest of the apostles, Men and brethern, what shall we do.? All of those friends have at least one thing in common: they are what the Bible describes as spiritually immature. Any local congregation of people can SAY theyre Christian, but Christians are simply all of the people, throughout history, who have been born again. Being baptized only gets you wet. Id consider this another red flag. And every possible answer is fraught with problems. I grew up in the church and at one point I was having a hard time in middle school and I asked God to come into my life and being in control, because I didnt want to be any more. Lets see what Jesus said: There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. Thousands of books have been written about this one subject. Next, Im very happy to hear that you will do whatever it takes to be right with God. Why? Baptism tells your community of faith that youve decided to dedicate your life to following Jesus. Believers have always been saved in the same way: by believing. I know, that sounds weird. This is important for our our purposes for two reasons. What exactly is your own thing? What determines whether someone goes to Heaven or Hell? I started praying to god shortly after the 10th, I am trying my best to not sin. ( Genesis 3:19) Before God created Adam "out of dust from the ground," Adam did not exist. Isnt that what we all should do? 1) On the one hand, there is no positive suffering for the babies, or they have no personal guilt. Belief is all that affects condemnation though. I appreciate hearing from you. Be like the Bereans. And, I will have access to ALL of heaven, not just Jeaus Kingdom. 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. Trust God. The same thing that happens to baptized infants. Everyone should repent of their sins and turn from their sinful ways but failing to do that isnt what sends people to Hell. Thats one of the hard things about life. No, Douglas. Most of them grow-up to be rational, not believing in gods, life after death, and other harmful beliefs. Many of my friends believe that when we die our spirit leaves our body and is with Jesus. Bring your guilt to God and ask Him to help you turn from the things that you should avoid. I guess for now ill settle for book-marking and adding your RSS feed to my Google account. Thanks for writing. Now, dont get me wrong. In that same passage, Jesus told Nicodemus that He would die for us, so that everyone who believes may have eternal life in him. You can trust Him. Of course, its pretty dumb. Have a great day! That would mean that Jesus did NOT take the punishment for our sins on Himself. Yes, Jesus paid the penalty for all mankind but all mankind has the choice to accept what Jesus did through faith, baptism and following Jesus and his word. This baptism needs no ritual, has no script, and cannot be done by human hands. Ill reply here, too, since some might need to know the same thing. Not like being healthy and rich, but like being joyful and satisfied and turning into the person you were created to become. 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. You should believe Him. Thats a horrific tragedy. where will you be if you are not reconciled and once you die is it too late? So: what about being gay? Jesus fulfilled Scripture when he was water baptized. Have you looked in the mirror and admitted that living life your way simply isnt going to work out like it should? Youre awesome! 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 .
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This brought about a few changes in their lives. So I said ok, just as you have your father, who is also a carpenter, and a son, three distinct things but only ONE person and his name James. And God is helping me. Clearly, thats not true. You didnt have to. We must have faith and follow the rules that of which God has put forth and listed. Theres a very good reason for that: baptism has nothing to do with going to Heaven. How can it be for us to get into heaven by faith alone but yet can get away with anything? This is, of course, nonsense. 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. If not, or if youre not sure, just do it now. One might suggest that this is unfair, and they might seem to make a good point. Jesus explains to all of us that He came to give us LIFE. This is an area Ive been looking forward to studying in greater detail, to be sure of what the Bible does and doesnt say. Hopefully, their families will miss them. If youre looking for information about Christianity which will help you grow quickly I can recommend ministries like Stand to Reason, Cross Examined, Cold Case Christianity, and Reasonable Faith. 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! If we follow His teachings than we will become His children. Trust that Jesus knows best, and avoid the idea that your dreams are what people need. Ill tell you how: trust God with your life. This passage makes a couple of things clear. Those who are reconciled to God (as we read in 2 Corinthians 5) can be with Him forever, and those who are not reconciled cannot. He came to earth as a human, taught us to love unselfishly, to sacrifice for others, to be honest and fair and humble and kind. He loves perfectly. You are born again. Let me know if you have any other questions. She said yesthat was the devils beat. If they needed money, they would even sell Torah scrolls to pay for it! Your original question (on Facebook) included an article from the United Church of God. Attractions are not sin, nor are they things we are forced to respond to. An interesting question, Nick. I love you, and hope you will keep in touch. Nov 3, 2010. I appreciate your honesty. Which Jesus kept but on Saturday not Sunday. I wont be able to help that, it might just happen. As you said in your response to Kal, So, the caring person who wants nothing to do with God gets their wish, what does that mean exactly? God created us, and wants us to have a good relationship with Him. So: how does this information address what you wrote? Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath. Almost every religion teaches how one should act to make the gods not smite you, or to reward you for your good works. Be bad, go to Hell. Food for thought. The wages of sin ARE death, and Jesus died in our place. However: 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. Happiness is everyone's goal, and it comes from giving, not possessing. Its possible that our words can be confusing. Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire. We have to actually trust God to guide us through life. Death marks that moment in life when your physical body stops working to survive. There it is. You choose your own path in life. Have you been born again? I started listening to a great many sermons and began meeting with a Biblical counselor. It tells me that you want to go to Heaven, and that youre willing to find out how. You and I probably believe some things that arent true, but that doesnt make us false teachersit only makes us incorrect. In John 3, Jesus called it being born again. The apostle Paul said that if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: the old has gone, the new is here. Thats very meaningful for people like myself, whose earthly father fell short in significant ways. Would you mind sharing the story about why you wanted to ask it? When we decide to turn our lives over to God and trust Him with the results, we are reconciled. Thats awesome. Now that all sins have been paid for, will everybody go to Heaven? The notion of past lives is incompatible with the Bible. Let no one say when he is tempted, I am being tempted by God; for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does not tempt anyone. All we have to do is to recognize that He is God, and we are not. 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. Have a great day! 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. Its trusting God: Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness. I belong to Him, and THAT is why Im going to Heaven not because I sin less than I used to, or because I was baptized. Can i have a Private Baptism at Home in my pool with a Pastor where its only with some Relatives and Friends. As I was reading through some comments, I want to ask a question. I have peace in my heart at all times. Its clear that some people who think they are saved arent actually saved. Thats not how it works. Check the Scriptures, my sister. Some are confused, not understanding that the Son is God, because well, Hes the Son. Im not the most devout: I dont go to church, nor say my prayers out-loud or frequently, although I think them often, and Ive yet to come to terms and fully comprehend the power of God and what exactly his actions and the actions of his vessels entail. If youre a Christian, you should be baptized not so you can go to Heaven, but because you want all that God has for you. Hi, Again, no, its not his name. >> Tony you are demeaning and argumentative with everyone on here. So there is a difference between being baptized in the Holy Spirit and having the Holy Spirit anoint you for a specific work. God doesnt judge people based on what they dont know. If youre able to ask them for advice, you may find their information helpful even if it hurts a bit. Do me a favor, would you? My mom prayed for my dads salvation for 15 years, with no change. I have a question. Its not as if being baptized in the wrong church will hurt youtheyre just witnessing you getting wet. I was baptized in my Church when i was a baby where i was sprinkled with water on my face in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, yet in the Bible it says you can only be baptized as a grown up in water. Again, is it too late for me to be saved? 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. This, of course, is a weird and shocking thing to say. It could happen to all of us. Followers of Jesus need each other. That power came from the Holy Spirit. Amen. It is because a small mistake can lead us to hell.. From that i was thinking that going to heaven is not that easy.. Im scared that i will not meet my parents when im gone like were in the different world.. And i dont want to suffer in hell and ofc i dont want to let my parents go to that place too.. Next, we should ask how good is good enough?. What about Birth Defects? Being baptized does not make you a Christian. Why do you want to do things for which youll need forgiveness? We do have some clues about our next life, though. It obviously had nothing to do with pork itself, as Gods people ate pork before that, and after that. 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. I need answers on how to deal with this. Let me be frank: I enjoy discussing Bells words. 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. He said it to me, in fact. To fix it, the parents and the child have to come together and make things right. You say that youre concerned about following Gods doctrine correctly. The question isnt really what to do with your body after youre dead, but what to do with your spirit while youre alive. Baptism is the response to repentance, not part of it. One would presume that they were sent there by the Father, rather than being free to wander about on their own. Its simply the place where God is. I want to grow more in christ and get baptized I have accepted jesus as my personal saviour.. and got the holy spirit when I was in my 4th grade a very young age.. Hello, I was wondering if I would make it to heaven. He then comes to dwell in you and make you new. 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 the same GOD of the Old Testament and his word is infallible so Im confused about the change. Im going to try to explain Christianity, very simply, and I hope youll reply with whatever questions you might have. Believing whats true about God makes it easier to trust Him. I very much appreciate your comment. Now the question is: But I started to look more towards god in 2015, and my life started to get better. Its possible your parents are concerned because being baptized again might be seen as you leaving behind the faith they raised you in. Now I feel completely lost. The repentance was the thing, of course we see that throughout both Old Testament and New Testament. I dont want you to be confused about this issue, so Ill speak very plainly. What Ive read is pretty squishy. 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? 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?! He stopped playing everything but the beat and asked her, This beat?. Like a lot of people, I didnt have a good relationship with my own father. The question is not what you like or dislike, Doug. Youre not the rich man, but you share his situation. 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. 1) Do you think, me moving to my Grandmas, who was always with god, and taught me to pray and talk to God. Baptism is just getting wetbut its getting wet in front of people to tell them you want to walk with them in faith. What IS wrong is to suggest that theres more than one God, or that the Father and Son and Spirit are the same person. Clearly, God decides. I live in the middle of dinosaur country (Colorado, USA) and have seen and touched many dinosaur bones and dinosaur eggs. Remind them that you want to be baptized because you want to be obedient to Jesus. If youve decided to trust God with your life, you should be baptized if you can. 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. I would love to discuss this with your further, should you need a hand. 2 Corinthians 5:14 tells us that when Jesus died, its as if we all died. Theres nothing wrong with having doubts and asking questions. or have had an encounter with Him ? Were just not sure it means what we once thought it meant. "And that is when we can discover that . Im kind of old, and have been around the block a few times. Surround yourself with people who also follow Jesus, and learn from mature believers how to serve God where you are, in your situation. Go instead to my brothers and tell them, I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God. God loves you, and will make sure that you get there. Maybe you should start a grown-up conversation with them about what kinds of things you, and they, should listen to. The answer is yes, that is what He commanded. 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. Frank Turek has a full evening session on miracles. You had some things wrong when you were young, and youve gained a greater understanding of God and how He works since then. Your feet should be comfortable. Theres something else on my mind. Why? It sounds like you really want your sins to be washed away. Think about the time before God created the universe. Read Mark 16: 15-16. Youre not hijacking anything, and Im here to try to help. I said ok, what about signing son. I recently dreamed of it 2 nights ago and I went further then I usually do and I woke up fearless I actually cried . You couldnt just walk up to the gate and tell them you deserved to come in and play all day. Have a great day! Let me reassure you: there is nothing in the Bible about how Christians are to handle this issue. 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. That doesnt mean that He likes everything, obviously. The number of sins youve committed has absolutely nothing to do with whether you go to Heaven. Is it that you dont really know Him ? At the same time, the Holy Spirit comes to live in us. I know thats probably the opposite of what youve heard, but its true. Im happy to hear you believe fully in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Those who make the case that Christianity is true are Christian apologists. So, we seem to have a bit of a conundrum. (Mark 1:8). what happens to unbaptized adults when they die. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. There is no penalty left for sins, so Purgatory is a false doctrine. I would definitely sing 19 songs, if thats what it took. I thought I was a Christian then. I agree that we who are born again will be with Jesus after we die. The existence of guardian angels as theyre portrayed in popular culture is barely supported in Scripture. I want to be fair to Bell, and to answer your question responsibly. I thought that Jesus was a piece of him in human form but not him entirely. We went to Disneyland a bunch of times. Youve given me some clues, but Id like to ask a few questions. Its not enough to know about God, or even to believe Hes awesome. , Thats quite a lot of stuff in one comment. Thats a common traditional thought in the modern world. Ive followed a bunch of Christian apologists for many years. First, thanks for sharing your story. But I know if it is explained to me and that i truly do believe in Christianity than I have no doubt in my mind I will do what everything it takes to go back on the right path. Thanks for writing! failure to register motor vehicle missouri points. In the minds of most in our culture, sex is virtually as important as having shared values. He said that we must be born again. Its not. Thats it. With all due respect to Gina, dont listen to her. Thats good. Is it possible that you could trust that the Father really IS good because Jesus really IS good? How does being reborn into your next life change by being saved in this life? And lofi barely has any words in it. Right? Im here to help, no matter what. He taught His disciples to serve, rather than be served. If you havent done so already, you should stop reading right now and talk to God. There are two things I think about with music: Here are some thoughts for you that I hope will help you as you continue to grow: trust God with everything, pray all the time for your family and friends, dont believe everything you read on the internet, read the New Testament (starting with Matthew), and try to find some Christian friends. You had to have a TICKET to get in. The analogy between eating pork and being gay boggled me a bit. If we reject His offer, He wont drag us into Heaven against our will. You can find TONS of information on the interwebs about Christian apologetics. The first thing I want to say is that youre not alone. I always cared about what others think ever since I was a small child and dealt with vanity too. No, baptism is not required for salvation. If it worked that way, Jesus would have simply taught us to be good right? Which is fairly more secular compared to what I listen to. Baptism doesnt wash off your sins. I hope that youll choose to trust God with your life not just a little, but completely. Do you think I should have acted on those feelings? He believes, as many oneness folks do, that baptism only works if you do it exactly right. I dont feel like I can condemn a gay person for acting in sin so to speak, when not doing so has that high of a personal price tag. That doesnt mean everything has to be all puppies and rainbows all the time, of course. But if you could please answer that question for further clarity that would be helpful in my journey in getting closer to the lord. It could be that going to another (good) church for a week or two will give you the insight you need to better judge whether this original church is where you belong. We dont take the first step of cleaning ourselves up to be acceptable to God. Youre very kind! I learned so much from two years there. Again, Im afraid that someone (or many someones) has led you astray. I also believe God led me to this church. And it remains on Saturday for Jews (which Jesus was) because thats the day stated in the Old Testament. I take it very seriously. It is the first of the three Sacraments of Initiation, the other two being the Sacrament of Confirmation and the Sacrament of Holy Communion. Its like performing a magical incantation, as if saying the right words in the right order is what makes it work. A woman has heart trouble, and doctors install an external pacemaker. Baptism is simply a public ceremony where you tell some of the Christians where you live that youve decided to follow Jesus. One of my Grandpas died before I was born, so we never met. 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. I would probably try to find out how to help God win the next battle. Logically speaking, wouldnt That mean he was praying to himself? Ancient Jewish converts and early Christians were baptized for the same reason: to tell the faith community that they a) have come to share their faith, and b) wish to join their community and live out their faith together. It is at that point that the unrighteous will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life. Its a common complaint from a lot of people. The Bible is clear, though: Jesus the Son is the same kind of being as the Father. The more we study to show ourselves approved just as the Lord ask us to, the closer walk we can have with Jesus. At the same time while were ready and waiting we dont stop living. It was that way for the Jews, and its that way for Christians. Certainly God already knows how He will judge each of us, but we cant ignore any part of Scripture. See if there are any mens Bible small group Bible studies going on. These were all commended for their faith. Thanks for taking part. In 2 Samuel 12 we learn of David's affair with . But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. That might be a huge mistake. I dont know if he did that. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. "Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. God lives in you, Hannah! Then what? If youre guilty, you should feel guilt. Is there ever a level of Sin where repentance and acceptance of Jesus as ones savior cant cover it? Our churches would be vibrant, godly and convincing the world that we are His disciples (John 13:34-35). Feel free to email me, too. Jesus will, as we read in Matthew, judge everybody in the future. Maybe you should just avoid playing your music while youre with them. He says he is a Christian and i believe him. Does that make sense? As this was happening, others heard and were marveled after Peter spoke unto them about the occurence and in Acts 2:37 Now when they heard this they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and the rest of the apostles, Men and brethern, what shall we do.? All of those friends have at least one thing in common: they are what the Bible describes as spiritually immature. Any local congregation of people can SAY theyre Christian, but Christians are simply all of the people, throughout history, who have been born again. Being baptized only gets you wet. Id consider this another red flag. And every possible answer is fraught with problems. I grew up in the church and at one point I was having a hard time in middle school and I asked God to come into my life and being in control, because I didnt want to be any more. Lets see what Jesus said: There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. Thousands of books have been written about this one subject. Next, Im very happy to hear that you will do whatever it takes to be right with God. Why? Baptism tells your community of faith that youve decided to dedicate your life to following Jesus. Believers have always been saved in the same way: by believing. I know, that sounds weird. This is important for our our purposes for two reasons. What exactly is your own thing? What determines whether someone goes to Heaven or Hell? I started praying to god shortly after the 10th, I am trying my best to not sin. ( Genesis 3:19) Before God created Adam "out of dust from the ground," Adam did not exist. Isnt that what we all should do? 1) On the one hand, there is no positive suffering for the babies, or they have no personal guilt. Belief is all that affects condemnation though. I appreciate hearing from you. Be like the Bereans. And, I will have access to ALL of heaven, not just Jeaus Kingdom. 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. Trust God. The same thing that happens to baptized infants. Everyone should repent of their sins and turn from their sinful ways but failing to do that isnt what sends people to Hell. Thats one of the hard things about life. No, Douglas. Most of them grow-up to be rational, not believing in gods, life after death, and other harmful beliefs. Many of my friends believe that when we die our spirit leaves our body and is with Jesus. Bring your guilt to God and ask Him to help you turn from the things that you should avoid. I guess for now ill settle for book-marking and adding your RSS feed to my Google account. Thanks for writing. Now, dont get me wrong. In that same passage, Jesus told Nicodemus that He would die for us, so that everyone who believes may have eternal life in him. You can trust Him. Of course, its pretty dumb. Have a great day! That would mean that Jesus did NOT take the punishment for our sins on Himself. Yes, Jesus paid the penalty for all mankind but all mankind has the choice to accept what Jesus did through faith, baptism and following Jesus and his word. This baptism needs no ritual, has no script, and cannot be done by human hands. Ill reply here, too, since some might need to know the same thing. Not like being healthy and rich, but like being joyful and satisfied and turning into the person you were created to become. 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. You should believe Him. Thats a horrific tragedy. where will you be if you are not reconciled and once you die is it too late? So: what about being gay? Jesus fulfilled Scripture when he was water baptized. Have you looked in the mirror and admitted that living life your way simply isnt going to work out like it should? Youre awesome! 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 . Ericeira, Portugal Real Estate,
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