2007-01-23 04:24:15 · 22 answers · asked by stacy a 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Ok everybody, what about baptism in Jesus Name, or did we skip that part in the Bible?
2007-01-23 05:51:40 · update #1
you must be saved then baptised in water...and you must put all your faith in Jesus Christ and accept Him as your Lord and Savior... its that simply...He is the Only way to the Father...
2007-01-23 04:31:22 · answer #1 · answered by Pastor Biker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing unclean can enter heaven, even today. The Catechism of the Catholic Church explains:
This perfect life with the Most Holy Trinity -- this communion of life and love with the Trinity, with the Virgin Mary, the angels and all the blessed -- is called "heaven." Heaven is the ultimate end and fulfillment of the deepest human longings, the state of supreme, definitive happiness.
Obviously, we cannot be definitively and supremely happy while we remain unclean, meaning that we must be thoroughly morally cleansed so that we no longer have sinful desires and no longer sin, so that we will be only good. Only then can we be finally and wholly happy and perfectly united with God. Heaven is, as the Catechism states, "perfect life with the Most Holy Trinity."
Thus we must be purified of any imperfection in us that remains at the point of death:
Those who die in God's grace and friendship imperfectly purified, although they are assured of their eternal salvation, undergo a purification after death, so as to achieve the holiness necessary to enter the joy of God.
One must be baptised and believe in their heart all the works of Jesus Christ. To live the life of Christ.
2007-01-23 12:34:17 · answer #2 · answered by Gods child 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The thief on the cross was not baptized.
Death is inevitable. The thief on the cross knew when his would occur, but we can not predict our own. After his death, the crucified criminal went to live in paradise with Jesus. Some of us will also live eternally in God's presence. But others will experience everlasting torment, forever separated from Him.
If we receive Jesus as our Savior, our penalty for sin is paid. We are adopted into God's family, and Heaven is our eternal home. If we reject Jesus, we remain alienated from the Lord and under condemnation for our sin. We are destined to experience eternal judgment. God won't accept any of man's excuses because there is no acceptable defense for unbelief. (Acts 4:12)
Become part of God's family today. Acknowledge your sinfulness, and express your faith in these words:
"God, I have sinned against You. (Romans 3:23) I've followed my own way and refused to give You the right to rule in my life. (Romans 3:10-12) I recognize I am separated from You and cannot rescue myself. I do believe that Jesus Christ is Your Son. I accept the truth of the Scriptures? that His death on the cross paid my sin-debt in full. (1 Corinthians 15:3-4) And I ask You to forgive me of my sins. (1 John 1:9) By faith, I receive You, Lord Jesus, as my personal Savior from this moment on."
If you just spoke those words to God, then, like the thief on the cross, you have received salvation? a gift of God's grace. The heavenly Father welcomes every person who comes to Him through His Son, regardless of background, age, or current situation. Through Jesus, the right to enter paradise is yours!
2007-01-23 21:56:29 · answer #3 · answered by Freedom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Acts 16:30-31 the way to be saved is given. It is proven by John 14:6.
It is very simple. Believe in Jesus and you will be saved. However the world will think you crazy, but the Christians will applaud your efforts.
If you have more questions, I would be more than happy to answer them. I feel so strongly about this I would encourage your continued efforts. Email me and we can explore any questions you have.
2007-01-23 12:38:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The exact question Nicodemus asked Jesus.
Please read the answer:
John 3: 1-21
"You must be born again" is a famous line from that answer, and refers to a spiritual birth that Jesus can give to "whosoever will"
2007-01-23 12:32:48 · answer #5 · answered by Clark H 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Admit that you screwed up and still screw up and that you can not get to heaven on your own.
Believe in Jesus Christ and his power to save you through His perfection and resurrection. Jesus lived a perfect, sinless life, died(not went unconcious) on a cross, and was resurrected back to life three days later never to die again.
Pray to God, confessing that you are a sinner and asking Jesus to save you.
Romans 10:9 - that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.
2007-01-23 12:34:55 · answer #6 · answered by Ryan B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Most Important...
All you have to do is accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior. Believe and you will become a daughter or son of God. Repent your sins.
The challenge...
Jesus asks us to follow his ways. Try your best to follow him. It can be challenging, but remember God is a God of Mercy.
Strait is the gate and narrow is the way that leads to the path of righteousness... (For more info. you can read Mathew 7:13-14)
Blessings to you.
2007-01-23 13:03:00 · answer #7 · answered by Tif 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok my friend; this is a non-sarcastic answer to your question filled with nothing but the truth:
First you must want to have god in your life. Second you must be willing to commit your self to the Lord, be willing to live you life for him, to spend your time spreading his word to those who don't know it. But before you can do that you must believe his word.
You must believe that Jesus gave his life on the cross and died a horrible death so that your sins could be forgiven and so you could be saved. You must have faith that God loves you and wants you and knows you individually. You have to start your path by studying the teachings of Jesus, praying to God and asking his forgiveness for your sins and to give you the strength and ability to follow the path you’ve chosen. Read the bible daily, pray to God daily, and glorify God daily. Find a church that suits you a church that accepts you for who you are and won’t judge you for your past join this church. When you believe your self to be ready for spending the rest of your life with God and you realize that you love him and trust him and he will never forsake you get baptized this is just the beginning, once you have done all this you will be saved and you must believe yourself to be. there will be ups and downs and times you feel like God has left you and cursed you, but he hasn't, remain strong keep your faith, it is just Satan or god testing your faith in him don't let your self fall, just remember God loves you and wants you to succeed and stay strong. I will pray for your path, I hope it is the right one. God is waiting, he has infinite patients and will wait for you but you don't know how long you are going to live so make your choice while you still have the chance to make it, because once you are dead it is too late God will not accept you.
2007-01-23 13:01:30 · answer #8 · answered by a_word_of_praise 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be Chosen - Romans 8:15
2007-01-23 13:44:50 · answer #9 · answered by linniepooh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Going to Heaven is not "earned" by OUR good deeds. Nothing we can do will pay for our entrance, Jesus payed that price for us all when he chose to die on the cross for us. Eternal life in heaven is a gift from God. We need only to accept.
2007-01-23 12:51:54 · answer #10 · answered by hazydaze 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-01-23 12:31:39 · answer #11 · answered by Rachel 410 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋