Is their any possible to go heaven without holyspirit annointing??? You should learn about God, and read about what Hes done with other believers. The idea is that when the head of a household came to faith, their entire household (family and servants alike) were baptized. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. I mean I grew up in this religion. Theres a lot of garbage out there with Jesus name attached to it. While "the wages of sin is death" ( Rom. As long as your church has all of these important parts right: Yeah, thats probably it. And lofi barely has any words in it. Ted spent months trying to spread the word on the internet, since he didnt live near Salem. The most important question for me, right this second, is whether Ill see YOU there. I appreciate your post, Gina. Id without a doubt donate to this fantastic blog! They dont. They think Hes not a person, but a force or that Hes just the soul of Jesus or the soul of God. Did you catch that? Next, we should ask who decides who gets into Heaven?. Your questions are good, normal questionsyoure asking the same things that we all should ask: will God be fair, or unfair? If someone responds by saying yes to God, they can begin a relationship with Him. Baptism isnt just a Christian thing. Hi Tony Being good isnt the measurement. When you do, He will adopt you as His daughter. I was taught we must be baptised by water for the holy ghost to come upon us to teach us and free us from sin. Let me know if you need a hand finding some of these folks. The answer is yes, that is what He commanded. Modalism teaches that Jesus didnt teach anyone to pray to the Father, because Jesus IS the Father. Thats good, right? However: thats not the entire story. Let me know if theres more I can do for you. First, thanks for sharing your story. If your parents will allow it, you should be baptized. The Bible says that God is love. Do you believe that God just happened to love us? Thank you, Mer. Its a public declaration of faith. If you can, let me know whether you trust God completely, or if theres some way I can help you. Its easy to see Gods negative side in the Old Testament, with things like the flood, and the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, and the ground swallowing up a bunch of Israelites. Wow am in love with this site. The issue of a person's fate after physical death falls within the competence of God, not man. My life had started to get better, as every now and then. If theres more I can do for you, please let me know. Its equally strange to think that we can have a relationship with God but never figure out what Hes really like. So there is a difference between being baptized in the Holy Spirit and having the Holy Spirit anoint you for a specific work. They will want to see that youve joined them as their sister in Christ, and to celebrate that decision with you. I personally know many (many, many) who thought for years that they were saved, only to find later that they had never really understood the gospel at all. Is there ever a level of Sin where repentance and acceptance of Jesus as ones savior cant cover it? I will write simply and briefly, to try to be as clear as possible. Hi Do you see why I agree, and disagree? Hes not that at all. Im NOT saying that the people in your church are wrong. Let him warn them, so that they will not also come to this place of torment. Abraham replied, They have Moses and the Prophets; let them listen to them. No, father Abraham, he said, but if someone from the dead goes to them, they will repent. He said to him, If they do not listen to Moses and the Prophets, they will not be convinced even if someone rises from the dead. (Luke 16:19-31). But im just not sure what to think of him as. God has already given us some helpful information on how to live well. Some are confused, not understanding that the Son is God, because well, Hes the Son. Is Rob Bell a false teacher because it seems like some loud voices seem to think of him as one. To a first-century Israeli mind, a private baptism is an oxymorontwo things that cant go together. Another objection to cremation is that pagan cultures have cremated the dead for centuries, and (as the argument goes) we should avoid doing what the pagans do. Baptism tells your community of faith that youve decided to dedicate your life to following Jesus. and now I learned to accept it and to not be afraid of it. The way I understand Scripture, Jesus is the Lamb that takes away the sins of the world. If i idolized those artists, does it means that im not reconciling to god.. You dont get to decide who gets in or stays out, do you? He stopped playing everything but the beat and asked her, This beat?. Please think through this carefully: if baptism is required for salvation, then Romans 10:9-10 simply cannot be true. Ill use another passage to illustrate: If you declare with your mouth, Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. If you want to be baptized but are not allowed, relax. Then Peter said, Surely no one can stand in the way of their being baptized with water. Yes, there are good ways and worse ways to try to help people understand the gospel but it really matters. I deal all the time with spiritually immature believers, and the one thing they all have in common is that they dont really know what God has already told them. I also hope that my answer wont create too many more questions. The same thing that happens to baptized infants. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. When I found one of their songs that sends a message that a Christian shouldnt promote, I would save it to play when Im with them. Not according to Scripture. Your confusion is absolutely natural, of course. Im not putting all of this on you. He is the perfect, loving Father, and we are the little children who think we can do things on our own. what happens to unbaptized adults when they die. Even the dogs came and licked his sores. If you prefer the confrontational approach, thats okay. Good question! You wouldnt usually repent and NOT be baptized. You choose your own path in life. In a religion, people look for ways to make God happy with them so He will give them good things. Its not that difficult. It says that Jesus is the head. I want to be fair to Bell, and to answer your question responsibly. If the thief was saved and Im pretty sure we agree that he was then it wasnt because he kept the law. First, we know that the molecules in our bodies will end up somewhere else, regardless of how our corpses are handled. But no where does it specifically refer to Jesus doing that in reference to animals. Your criticism is noted, and Ill be keeping an eye on myself to make sure Im not being unduly harsh. In Hades, where he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham far away, with Lazarus by his side. Sometimes the parents need to apologize, or to explain their decisions, but its mostly the child seeing that they ARE a child, and that they should accept instruction and correction from their parents. If not, I would of course tell you that you should make that choice. This is going to be a bit long, so thanks ahead of time for your patience. In other words, God does not hold young children . After He left, the Father sent the Holy Spirit to dwell in those who trust in Him. That doesnt make it okay, of course but it does mean that youre no worse than anybody else. That kind of belief isnt just agreeing with an idea. Jesus did indeed die for all sins, for all people, for all timethere are no sins that were not covered by His death, save one: failing to be reconciled to God before you die. I would definitely sing 19 songs, if thats what it took. Here are a few verses worthy of consideration: The thief wasnt saved under the Mosaic law, because keeping the law could not save. Its been a topic of debate for hundreds of years, and I dont believe anyone can settle the matter. Hell is for those who refuse to submit to Godthat is, its for people who want nothing to do with God. Youre not alone. >> does it really matter if we believe that God is living in three bodies or in one? Second, about bodies. If not, why would you believe that anyone should act contrary to what the Bible teaches? Thanks for writing. David knew that the baby was in the loving care of the Heavenly Father. I go to a christian school but no church. Because of this, it seems what you need is more information about whether Christianity is true. Jesus paid for all the sins of the world, but u have to accept his payment. I would caution you on this. This is preferable to Johns baptism: I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit. I have a question: have you been born again? You can email me if you think it will be helpful. Sorry for hijacking the baptize thread. If you dont mind me asking, how are you doing in dealing with same-sex attraction? Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire. You had some things wrong when you were young, and youve gained a greater understanding of God and how He works since then. Those who are not reconciled to God go to Hell. I say it to encourage you, because you CAN know the Scriptures! I would suggest that youre not wrong, but that God can and will forgive anyone for any sin until they die, or until theyve sinned so much that He gives up on them. At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores and longing to eat what fell from the rich mans table. John 1:14 And the Word was MADE Flesh, and dwelt AMONG us. That will help a lot! You ask good questions! Find meaningful work, and you can learn how valuable you are to the people around you. Thats life. Through him everyone who believes is set free from every sin, a justification you were not able to obtain under the law of Moses. Thats not what the Bible tells us. Im just asking the questions. Until then, let your life be an example for your parents, friends, and family. That has nothing to do with reciting a particular prayer, or with being baptized. Anyway, some people arent careful about the command, and assume that God was telling everyone, for all time, to not eat pork. My advice to you is simple. Lets say theyre right. No, he obviously didnt. This tells them that you believe as they do, and that you wish you be part of their fellowship. There are some large inconsistencies in what youve written, and I would be thrilled to be able to talk with you more about Jesus, the Bible, and the nature of things. Its all Christian music, and you can use AutoPlay and Shuffle to listen to the whole website. THEY ARE NOT EACH OTHER Thats God, living in you. Ill try to provide what little insight I have. His plan went well. Im very sorry to hear that, Therese. You might have said to a friend, I read this guys blog the other day. Thats a relationship, but its not much. I pray that he will give me the strength to know when I have found a true church, where saints and sinners can pray together and be saved by Christs plan before our planet Terra is transformed into Hades through world peace and New World Order. The word reconcile is the Greek word katallasso. We dont often appreciate the fact that God that is, Father and Son and Spirit share all of the same attributes. Im totally stoked that you want to know God truly, genuinely, and completely. Check the Scriptures, my sister. 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. Who is the Word, Jesus. To be saved you must believe and be baptized. Were born again. Can saying the prayer of repentance take a person to heaven without being baptised? That is, I read in the Bible that the Father is God, that Jesus is God, and that the Holy Spirit is Godand that there is only ONE God. That is the purpose of Christian baptism. Every scripture, in every major religion was chosen by man. Fever. Thanks again for writing, my friend. . Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath. The sounds (notes) cant be good or bad. In the meantime, Im praying for youasking God to make Himself clear to you. But only recently understood how I have not really lived for him. Jesus didnt just die to save us, though. You can be saved right now. This isnt possible without Christ. God doesnt judge us based on whether weve been more good than bad. John answered them all, I baptize you with water. Surrender, Doug. Ive been there. That means that nobody is there now. Spend time with Him. I will do whatever I can to help you and your husband. People tend to think, Surely a message such as mine will convince people that God is real, and that they should heed my warning, and that I can help bring about revival. Maybeand maybe not. When we confess our sins that is, when we go to God and tell Him that we are sorry for what weve done He will forgive us. Closely following Mormonism or Catholicism will not save anyone. So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. Listen to the Bible. If the rapture were to happen, would I be saved with my Grandmother and other friends & family? Dont fall for ideas that seem to make sense of the trinity but contradict what we see in Scripture. Nicodemus was puzzled, of course. If Jesus was, is and is forever, then you better believe that these steps to Salvation is also for TODAY! You should take a look at that passage. We have to TRUST God. In a religion, we have to clean ourselves up to be pleasing enough to Godor we have to learn just the right information, or we have to perform a minimum number of good deeds. I tell you, now is the time of Gods favor, now is the day of salvation. Spirits do not have bodies muchless blood to atone with, thus the manifestation of God/Christ in the flesh. We eat, but we get hungry again. Another kind of instruction is to do something, like to love your neighbor. So yes, I believe anyone who dies before the age of accountability is innocent. Jehovahs Witnesses borrow the idea of Jesus, then claim that He isnt God but only the first person created by God. I attended church in my early childhood years. Now, we know that not everybody will go to Heaven, right? In the meantime, God wants to give us joy, and peace, and confidence, and courage. Lets say that you and Jesus are having lunch together. If youve had a childhood like mine, that doesnt sound so great at first. Admittedly, Ive strayed from the straight and narrow, I think its normal for a teenager, but I usually try my best to be productive, polite, and helpful, not necessarily for salvation, but because I thought it was the right thing to do. Most Pentecostals believe the Bible's descriptions of a lake of fire, of burning, gnashing of teeth and the "worm that doesn't die" should be interpreted literally and used to warn . This brought about a few changes in their lives. Theyll parrot what they learned in Sunday School (I recommend Sunday School) or what they heard on TV (I generally dont recommend TV), but they cant back it up with Gods Word. My wife and I took those 4 pages home and looked up every Scripture. Its your troubles. Hebrews 4:15 says For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. Because of the nature of being a disciple, my missionary friend wouldnt baptize anyone until they had learned what Jesus actually taught. I can tell God give you a wisdom. One of Jesus best students, John, explained it this way: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 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! Think about the time before God created the universe. 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. 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. The way you phrased your question tells me that youve misunderstood the nature of Christianity. If you cant or if you currently dont have a local community of Jesus-followers that you spend time with then its okay to wait until you CAN be baptized. He is the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. Jesuss plan was for his disciples to make disciples who make disciples who all follow Him! "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. Get MORE involved, but do it in a 100% positive way. Jesus DID ask His Father to remove the cup from Him. The penalty for sin has been paidall thats left is to be reconciled to God. >> Can you baptize yourself The judgement will be at the end, but there seem to be some irregularities with regard to certain people. Its not a spiritual act by itself, and it produces no spiritual change in our hearts. They cannot, of course. A real person, who is God become human. Life with God is good. You want them to avoid the rich mans fate. People who have said YES to God. To see that your view of God is skewed, you only need to read the New Testament. And that its Gods job to punish those sins. No, of course not. With respect, falling in love isnt really a thing. To go to Heaven, we have to sit. Check it out: Now the Berean Jews were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true. In March of the next year, he finally got in touch. Im so confused as well. He said it to me, in fact. He makes Himself known to them and they reject Him. John 3:16-17. 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. Always remember that God loves you. The repentance was the thing, of course we see that throughout both Old Testament and New Testament. What determines whether someone goes to Heaven or Hell? Have you trusted God with your life? Older people do too, but usually less. Im scared, my anxiety is bad, and Im scared ill never see my grandma or my Lord ever in the afterlife, and I wonder. Its not bad to be afraid of things that are dangerous. Its safe, and wise, and mature. God loves you, Leah. Most of the time, you will have no idea what Hes doing, and thats normal. My advice: dont stop going to church. if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: the old has gone, the new is here, that everyone who believes may have eternal life in him. Heres how it works: God has made Himself evident to everyone, and He draws everyone to Himself. Cornelius family was filled with the Holy Spirit before they were baptized in water. Its a shame you dont have a donate button! When we read the Bible, we see that we are saved by Gods grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8), and thats it. For we are Gods handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. The heart of the baptism conversation and inquiry to me is why are so many so-called Christians living lives that are not remotely reflecting Christ? Divorce, unforgiveness and disunity are just as rampant in the church as outside the church. Does that make sense? Hi Tony, I read some of your answer. If we were supposed to worry about our dead bodies, we would have specific instructions in the New Testament to guide us. 847 This affirmation is not aimed at those who, through no fault of their own, do not know Christ and his Church: Those who, through no fault of their own, do not know the Gospel of Christ or his Church, but who nevertheless seek God with a sincere heart, and, moved by grace, try in their actions to do his will as they know it through the dictates of their conscience those too may achieve eternal salvation. 1. I know a lot of people dont like to be told what to do. If we want to be with God, we will accept His offer of love and help. Jesus was human and so he could have sinned and fell into temptation but he did not because he is God and God is perfect sinless and flawless. Theres a significant difference between a false teacher and just having a different opinion. Its really pretty simple. If you read 2 Corinthians 5 you can see that reconciliation is what we need. The goal is to agree with what God has said. Since im not baptized and may commit sins how do i wash that away and go on the the heavon rode ? Heres what John 1:18 says: No one has ever seen God, but the one and only Son, who is himself God and is in closest relationship with the Father, has made him known. Theres no spiritual reason that I know of to do it more than once, though. Its not that I disbelieve in any part of what youre saying. It sounds like youre saying that only people who perfectly follow His teachings will go to Heaven. i know this is the right choice, but everything keeps getting in the way. Im against the distractions and confusion that come from his teaching. The question is whether what you believe is true. Thats all. I started praying to god shortly after the 10th, I am trying my best to not sin. Thats what God wants, and if youre going to Heaven, it will be because you are willing to submit yourself to God. Its possible that our words can be confusing. If you can, explain the gospel to her. Tell God that you want to trust Him completely, and that youve decided to accept His invitation to become a citizen of His Kingdom. No, Willissathey are not. So must i be baptized again for hands to be laid upon me to receive the Holy Spirit, because it seems im just baptized for repentance of my Sins. 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. Take a moment to read my article Is Christianity about Being Good?. Remind them that you want to be baptized because you want to be obedient to Jesus. Its the only logical way to see it, from where I sit. Well i know that when rob bell was interviewed about his book he said that he never meant to start controversy. I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit. Which is why Im curious on what you have to say my next question: If Gods word is infallible why do Christians eat pork and shellfish? Take a look at, Anyone can get to know God. I hope that youve already trusted God with your life, and that we are already brother and sister in Christ. Christianity isnt church membership, or simply avoiding sin, or anything other than trusting God and letting Him make you new. 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. Blessings. Will god still love me? When we read it in context, it makes sense. Mature believers will have a clear understanding of what they believe, and why. Im always curious. Take the time to visit another church or two, to see how they feel to you. Let me reassure you: nobody goes to Hell for a small mistake. In Hebrews, we even see God calling the Son God not once, but twice! First things first. If you werent, you would have to work incredibly hard to get on His good side. Id love to meet you! His only requirement was their faith and acceptance. Acts 2:38 Repent (turn away from sin), and be baptized every one of you in the NAME of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye SHALL receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. Will the baby go to heaven if it dies? Take JOY in the place you find yourself. Clearly, thats not true. In Luke 16:19-31 Jesus told of a rich man who upon his death went to hell and suffered in the flames of torment. Heres the video: I would be very happy to help you with this, Ted. This is false. The time came when the beggar died and the angels carried him to Abrahams side. According to Jesus, Abrahams response was that even something as incredible as someone coming back from the dead would not be enough to convince those who do not want to be convinced. I believe in him with all my heart. They are all involved in the judgment of evil. Im praying for you, my brother. Its something that new believers should do, which is why repent and be baptized are so closely connected in Scripture. Baptism is a public declaration of your faith, and thats important. I accepted His help when I was young, and continue to accept His help today. I dont consider myself an expert on his teaching, but Ive spent some time on it. another eden best otherlands weapons; emoji with tongue out to the side; halohydrins are formed by reaction of unsaturated compounds with; harrisburg homes mostyn manor Children are conceived in original sin. Attractions are not sin, nor are they things we are forced to respond to. Youre either running TO God or running FROM Godthe choice is yours. So: how does this information address what you wrote? Q: My granddaughter does not want to baptize her new baby. While Adam and Eve sinned, Jesus did not. I really appreciate it! His book love wins caused many people who were attending his church at the time he was pastoring mars hill to leave which probably led to his departure on 2012 after pastoring the church he found in 1999. But its not a right now need. >> Thanks Tony for taking the time to answer so many questions over the years. That gracious act is only half of the equation, though. Its because I said YES 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. When all is set right, we will know true and complete satisfaction. However: the Bible is clear about this. Sometimes, things can be very confusing. Christianity talks about being good, too (more on that below) but God doesnt bring us to Heaven because were good. The word is used (historically, not in the Bible) to describe the moon, the planet Venus, John the Baptist, and even Jesus. 1) Do you think, me moving to my Grandmas, who was always with god, and taught me to pray and talk to God. 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. Do not receive Gods grace in vain. I just need guidance. On the other hand, some also have only half of the story on Jesus. Baptism is a public event, where you make a statement to the community of faith that you have decided to join them.
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