Bible Question: I have a Niece who was 6 weeks old, she passed away from SIDS, she was never baptized. There are a few members of my family who believe since she was never baptized she has gone to hell. I believe is she is with GOD. My question is, where in the bible can a read to ease this pain I feel when I am told you have to be baptized to go to heaven? |
Bible Answer: God's day to you, Dawn Jones, My heart is sad for you. I had a nephew who passed away when he was a small child, too. We will pray for you and the family as your go through the grief process. First, as pointed out being baptized (or not) is not a requiremnt for going to heaven. Believing in the Lord Jesus Christ alone is what is needed (Acts 16:31, Rom 10:9-15). Second, I don't know what happens to babies who die. I would like to think all babies fo to heaven. I don't want to give you false hope. If God extends heaven to babies ... when does He require one to make a personal choice (to be saved) ... and does He also extend heaven to those who are mentally challenged ... and who else? I have two posts on this subject: - 144493 Age of Accountablity may be 20 - 138120 Babies who die may not go to heaven ... Enter the numbers under Quick Search. I think it is important to teach about Jesus and the Bible ... so that one can make a choice for Him early in life. I hope I wasn't too hard. Searcher |