Do you think that if you are not baptized that you will not go to heaven?

Answer 1

It depends, in my opinion. If you have had a chance, and have rejected the chance... then you might. Children and infants on the other hand, haven't had the chance, so more than likely they will go to Heaven. I don't 100% believe that just because you're not baptized that you won't go to Heaven, I believe that it depends on what you have done during your life whether or not you go to heaven.

Answer 2

Christians should try to be baptized, but it is NOT a prerequisite to going to Heaven. The thief on the cross (who Jesus promised would be in Heaven that very day) wasn't baptized, nor were any of the millions of faithful Jews in the Old Testament who believed in the promise of a Messiah.

Answer 3

The Bible says "He that Believeth AND is Baptized, shall be Saved. Jesus was Baptized, even though He was Without Sin, as an Example to us. When we are Bapitzed, all of our Sins are Forgiven. We receive the Gift of the Holy Spirit. If you want to know the Truth, Read Your Bible.
The Bible Says--I Solemnly Declare to Everyone who Reads this Book: "If Anyone Adds Anything to what is Written Here, God Shall Add to him the Plagues described in this Book. And if Anyone Subtracts Any Part of these Prophecies, God Shall Take Away his Share, in the Tree of Life, and in the Holy City...
Not getting Baptized, is Taking away from the Word, since the Bible says that it is Required.

Answer 4

I believe in a loving God who considers many things when evaluating our lifetime. Was I good person? Did I have the opportunity to be baptized? Was I lucky enough to be born in a place where I could be properly educated about my religion?

Baptism is a vehicle to reaffirm our faith and help us grow closer to God. Having an opportunity to be baptized and join the church and chosing not to is different than not having the opportunity at all. I think each of those circumstances is different. In the first case, I think it's not going to please God to turn away from an opportunity to join the Church. In the second case, I don't thing God would hold it against us if we never had the opportunity.

Maybe someone lives in a country in which that person would never be exposed to the church. Maybe they grew up in a family that didn't believe in God and was never exposed to the idea. How could a just, loving God hold those factors against someone?

Answer 5

If you've trusted Jesus Christ as your savior, you should already be baptized with the Holy Spirit. I think that at the moment of salvation Jesus sent you the witness. I got baptized anyway because Jesus did, but I don't think its a requirement to have an eternal relationship with God.

Answer 6

In the Catholic Church there are actually three ways to be baptized. Water, blood, and desire. If you are baptized as a baby, then that uses water. If it is an unborn baby, it is baptized by blood. If you die in your heart loving Jesus, but never being physically baptized, then you have been baptized by desire. Take heart, friend. Jesus loves ya the way ya are.

Answer 7

No. If you are a recent convert and die before you get the chance to be baptized you still will go to heaven.

God knows who his real children are.

If someone has been taught about baptism but will not get baptized...then that is totally different.

Answer 8

Humans are not meant to invade heaven.

No man has gone to heaven except the Son of man (John 3:13).

Answer 9

I believe that as long as you accept Jesus as your lord and savior than you will go to Heaven. Baptism is simply a rebirth to wash away your sins and you come out of the water clean. But as long as you ask the Lord to be your savior you will join him one day. Baptism also symbolizes the joining of a church. You are confessing your commitment in front of others.

Answer 10

i'm not baptized and i believe i'll go to heaven unless i kill someone or break one of the other commandments