no. but if they dint get baptized as a child they will have to get baptized eventually at a later age if they get married in that church of change religions.
No. Assuming the kid dies before being baptized then he/she goes to a place called limbo. Although born with the so-called "original sin" (that's why catholics get baptized to wash away the original sin) they have not committed any sin knowingly and therefore do not go directly to hell. Instead they're placed in limbo. So some parents baptize their baby even after death so he/she go straight to heaven.
In the bible it states that children do not have to be baptized until later. Around 7-8 is when they learn know right from wrong. So as an innocent the child will not go to hell before then. When of age of con cent and they know then should be baptized. But since I don't think any child will go to hell I dint see it happening anyhow. No one knows for sure cause there hasn't been a person come back from hell and say I went there cause I wasn't baptized.
Evangelical Christians believe that baptism is primarily a sign of conversion. So most don't baptize babies, or if they do, it's because it's a symbol of God's covenant. Baptism is not necessary for salvation, only faith is, once one reaches the age of responsibility.
In the Roman Catholic church, it is believed that grace is received by a baby when it is baptized that removes sin, and is thus necessary for salvation. I believe some Catholics would say the baby would go to hell, or at least limbo for a while.
Personally, I see nothing in Jesus' teaching about the necessity of water baptism for salvation. He clearly stated, "God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son so that whoever believes in him should not perish by have eternal life." (John 3:16). The key is really putting ones faith in Jesus.
it depends. Lutherans baptize babies, as do Catholics. Disciples of Christ (one of the Protestant religions) believe children are inherently without sin, so do not baptize babies or young children, but wait until they are old enough to understand what is going on and participate in the ceremony (10-12 depending on the child). If a child were to die it would then automatically go to heaven as it is considered without sin until the age of understanding.
So in other words, it varies greatly within Christianity.
For Catholics, they go to Limbo. Although this belief might be amended soon. Pope John Paul was looking into getting rid of Limbo.
For Christians who believe that baptism is essential, an unbaptized child will go to Hell.
For Christians who don't believe the Bible literally, baptism is not essential and therefore an unbaptized child will not go to Hell.
For Mormons, children under the age of 8 who die go to Heaven. After 8, they must be baptized while living or have someone else perform the baptism for them in order to make it into Heaven.
Well in my baptist church, a child that isn't baptized doesn't immediately go to hell. Actually, no one does if they believe in their heart and speak from their mouth that they believe in God,Jesus, and The Holy Spirit, and that they believe that Jesus died on the cross and arising on the third day, which is Easter!Look it up in the bible in John, Chapter 3, Verses 18,24, and 25. God bless!
I am a Christian and I do not believe being baptized is a prerequisite to get in to heaven. Baptism is an outward and visible sign of an intention to follow Christ. Infant baptism is a sign of a shared commitment on the part of the parents and the congregation to raise the child in the Christian faith. I think arguments surrounding type of baptism (such as full immersion or sprinkling) are divisive to the body of believers. Ultimately, I believe God's concern is for our heart and not what type of baptism we had.
Pastor Dave has said it best--a child and has Not reached the age of accountability will be with God. The age of accountability varies with each person--for instance-- a person who was mentally retarded would probably never reach an age of accountability, meaning that they know right from wrong and recognize they need to make a decision about God. There are some denominations which teach that baptism is necessary--however--that teaching does not agree with what the Bible teaches. READ IT!
God is the ultimate Judge only He can judge the heart of mankind. Baptism is NOT the factor--FAITH--is the factor. For example, even the Old Testament tells us that Abraham, Moses, Elijah, David and Enoch were counted righteous because of their FAITH. The law only gives us a guideline to show us how unworthy we are as humans and how much we need a Savior.
"Knowing a person is NOT justified by the works of the law, but by the FAITH of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ that we might be Justified by the FAITH of Christ and NOT by the works of the law; for by the works of the law shall NO flesh be justified.
Galatians 1:16
Only a thinking reasoning person can receive a valid baptism, so children who die kind of get a "free in" (as it should be). In this world, anyone who dies goes to hell. It is the common grave of mankind, and NOT a fiery place of torment:
(Ecclesiastes 9:5) For the living are conscious that they will die; but as for the dead, they are conscious of nothing at all
(Ecclesiastes 9:10) there is no work nor devising nor knowledge nor wisdom in Sheol ["hell"]
(Ezekiel 18:4) The soul that is sinning?it itself will die.
The bible says that Hades ("hell") will be done away with:
(Revelation 20:14) And death and Hades were hurled into the lake of fire
Faithful, patient Job requested that he go to "hell":
(Job 14:13) O that in She?IL you would conceal me
Even Jesus was in "hell" for three days:
(Acts 2:27) you will not leave my soul in Hades ["hell"]
In the true christian religion, a prenatal child does not understand the word of God. When the day of Judgement comes ,children as young as toddlers, infants, and babies are going to return to dust.
Official teaching of most mainstream Christian churches is that babies are born sinful - tainted by original sin (the sin of Adam). In order to be "saved" from this sin, and the consequences, they need to repent and turn to Jesus Christ. In many churches they are baptized as babies as the parents promise to bring them up to do so, and thus they can be made clean of original sin. An unbaptized baby, or person who has not accepted the salvation offered by Jesus, would be destined for hell.
This doctrine is one of the problems I had with many of the churches I attended. I was a Christian, but couldn't see that the word of God was being preached correctly. I now attend a church where it is taught that babies are born clean and pure (no original sin), but grow up to sin on their own account and need, at the age of accountability, to be baptized to symbolize their repentance and turning to Christ. (The age of accountability is 8 years old.) This church also teaches that baptism is necessary for salvation (Mark 16:16, John 3:5) but that those who die without baptism and without knowing about Christ can be baptized by proxy and have the opportunity to accept salvation after death. (1 Cor 15:29).
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the child is without sin. .. so no it would not go to hell,, in addition i have to read again.. but up to a certain age.. 12 maybe.. parents are accountable for their children's actions. others who have read this in the bible.. please help me out. i know it is in there.
As a R.C. I was taught at School to believe that if a baby was ill and had not been baptized. A person can give the baby a Spiritual baptism. Thus:Take common water, pour it on the head or face of the child, and while you are pouring it, say the following words: "I baptize thee in the name of the Father and of the Son. and of the Holy Ghost.
If a baby dies before baptism it is said the baby goes to a place called Limbo. The baby can only feel God but can not see him.
Not necessarily. If the child is not of the mind to realize he is a sinner, then he will not go to hell. When one he aware of the truth and rebukes it, then he is a sinner. When one is not in understanding, then how can he be punished. I have no proof of this or formal biblical training, but I believe my God to be a forgiving and understanding God. He knows the hearts and minds of men. If their minds are lost, and they know not what they do. They will not be punished but will be embraced as a child should be.
In christianity, Does an unbaptized child go to hell ?
