Why John 3/16 is the heart of the Bible?
Why John 3/16 is the heart of the Bible?
The King James Version of Chapter 3, Verse 16 of the New Testament’s Gospel of John, simply referred to as John 3:16, reads: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
Should I know exactly when I was saved?
There is no verse that tells us to know any precise day or time of our salvation from sins and hellfire, so that is not important. As long as we can agree with Paul’s words in 2 Timothy 1:12, that is all that matters.
Do I need to be baptized to be saved?
Jesus tells us in Mark 16:16 that “he that believeth and is baptized shall be saved”. He goes on his way rejoicing because he has been forgiven of his sins.
Can you go to heaven without going to church?
However, your salvation does not require that you be a Christian and the qualifications for being a Christian doesn’t require regular church attendance. The church has persuaded us that the prerequisite to be a Christian and walk through the gates of heaven is contingent upon church attendance.
Do godparents have to be Catholic?
A godparent is supposed to mentor the child in their faith. “Because of what godparent strictly means, we only have practising Catholics as godparents, and fellow Christians as ‘special witnesses’,” says Fr Paul Keane, a parish priest in Essex.
Do godparents have to be male and female?
According to Canon Law, a godparent must have received the three Sacraments of Initiation, be a practising Christian and be aged 16 or more. Only one godparent is necessary but, if there are two, Canon Law states they must be male and female, not two males or two females. We all either know of, or are, a godparent.
How do I become a god mother?
The rules of being a good godparent
- Always buy great presents. The godparent who neglects their charge’s birthday and/or Christmas is a woeful guardian indeed.
- Be a power godparent. Exert your influence for the greater good.
- Be fun.
- Know your place.
- Actually take it seriously.
What is a proxy for baptism?
Baptism for the dead, vicarious baptism or proxy baptism today commonly refers to the religious practice of baptizing a person on behalf of one who is dead—a living person receiving the rite on behalf of a deceased person.
Can a baby be baptized after death?
For if the fetus was entirely enclosed, baptism is to be repeated conditionally in all cases. In case of the death of the mother, the fetus is to be immediately extracted and baptized, should there be any life in it. Infants have been taken alive from the womb well after the mother’s death.