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dboutwell -> RE: Do ALL babies automatically go to Heaven when they die? (4/20/2008 12:05:34 AM)
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“Christ said... One must be born again and spoke of no exceptions... If children are truly without sin there is no need for them to be born again... “ You notice when Jesus was talking to Nicodemus about being born again, He was doing so as a response to Nicodemus’ questions. Notice also that Jesus did not say “except a man be born again he cannot go to heaven when he dies.” But, that’s pretty much how we see it. Nicodemus was talking about how Jesus could not do the things He did unless God was with Him. Nicodemus was inquiring…little babies do not. Jesus knowing his heart replied according to what he needed. In order to know the things he was inquiring about or, to be able to see(comprehend) the kingdom of God, he was going to have to “see” another way entirely. He would have to be born again so to speak. (this would have been the perfect time for Jesus to have him pray the sinners prayer…huh?) quote:
“Tiny children and babies do not have choices. Where does it say that? In Scripture? “ I think that is one of those cases where even though we don’t have chapter and verse for it we know it is so. For example, the Bible doesn’t tell us we will have interstate highways but we all know we do. quote:
"In Christ, all are made alive", means just that. All those "in Christ" are made alive. It does not mean the all are in Christ. “ I believe this is speaking of physical death and life here because it is the judgment of Adam that is being discussed. That did involve every man and it seems to be orchestrated by God, not just some “slip up” His new creation made. Did any of us have to ask to be cursed with the death sentence that we were given? NO, Do we have to ask for the life the 2nd Adam gives us? NO. That judgment was “undone” by the 2nd Adam, Christ, which means all are going to be raised from the dead. Why? It’s called grace…God gave us unmerited favor because He LOVED US. We were made not only by God but we were made FOR God. Granted this does not mean all are “in Christ” before they leave this earth. Paul said that if any man does not have the spirit of Christ he is none of His. Yet we have to look at the other scriptures that say all have to repent, all are going to be drawn to Christ, every knee will bow every tongue will confess. This leads us to believe at some time all are going to know the Lord, just like He said they would. quote:
“So, does that mean that the image of Adam is supreme over the Spirit of God until a person is able to choose the Spirit of God for themselves? “ My answer to that would be no. Creation was subjected to vanity/futility not willingly. In other words, Adam was following the script. The darkness we find ourselves in because of Adam’s fall points us to the fact that we need the light of the world. quote:
“It means there is a choice to be made, for sure. The question is, is that choice limited to only life on this side of physical death? “ I don’t see how it can be. Hebrews 9:27 just says there is judgment after death….that all. It doesn’t say “and there will never, ever, ever, be another opportunity to call on the Lord, ever.” I believe it is God’s judgment that will bring some to repentance and cause them to call on the Lord. quote:
“It's clear the God numbers our days and if ALL babies go to heaven I claim foul if we are using the one must profess Christ in order to be saved concept... How can He be just and a NOT a respecter of persons if the above is true? I know if the above were true I wouldn't care to live for the millisecond on this earth compared to eternity... And I consider my four children... As a loving parent wanting the best for them wouldn't I rather have God take them for sure into eternity as opposed to have them live to some(never mentioned) age of accountability? “ I almost completely agree with this. I do believe eventually all will profess Christ because of what Isaiah and Paul said. As in the case of little babies…they may not do it in this life, but if God commands all men to come to repentance(change of thinking) and if Jesus said He would draw all men to Himself if He was crucified, then somehow, someone is going to have to confess on the other side….right? I don’t see how anyone in their right mind who believes in eternal Hell, either way Armenian or Calvinistic, can with a good conscience, bring a human being into this world knowing that he #1. May not accept Christ as his savior, or, #2. He may not be one of the elect. It just baffles me that I didn’t consider my children’s eternal destiny before I created them…. If Hell is real, I owe them a great apology and I will never, ever, forgive myself for it. I don't remember who posted concerning the sins in Ezekiel but I see that as being different ahan the sin of Adam that we all got the effects of. I think Ezekiel was talking about John Jr. not being held responsible for his daddy, John stealing the neighbor's chickens... civil..judicial matters...I think. John said ... But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. 8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. Seems like a contradiction but to me it is speaking of the sin nature we still have even though we have been cleansed from all of our sin. Paul said...with my flesh I serve the law of sin and with my mind the law of Christ... It seems to be the plan to use a flawed generation of people for this time period. Maybe because flawed people can reach flawed people... Debbie
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