What Happens If I Die Before I Am Baptized?

<p>Episode 501 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.</p> <p><a href= "https://corechristianity.com/resource-library/episodes/what-happens-if-i-die-before-i-am-baptized/"> Show Notes</a></p> <p><a href="CoreChristianity.com">CoreChristianity.com</a></p> <p>Key questions answered in today's show:</p> <div> <p>1. In Matthew 12, Jesus said that an evil and unfaithful generation asked for signs. But in the previous chapter, when John the Baptist doubted if Jesus was the Christ, why did Jesus point to his miraculous works? And why would he perform so many miracles if only the wicked and faithless desire them?</p> <p>2. Is there a doctrine or something that churches have that we can call or check online to see if they study or believe in the same way that we do, as each of us believes differently?</p> <p>3. What happens if I die before I’m baptized? Are there rules on who exactly can baptize you?</p> <p>4. I recently heard a sermon on justification and it mentioned the active obedience of Christ. I hadn’t heard the term before, but one of my friends said it wasn’t biblical but part of a man-made theology. Is there any biblical or historical evidence for this teaching?</p> <h4><strong>Resources</strong></h4> <p><a href= "https://corechristianity.com/product/the-gospel-of-john-bible-study-ebook/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>The Gospel of John Bible Study</em></a></p> <p><a href= "https://corechristianity.com/resource-library/articles/what-to-look-for-when-choosing-a-church/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>What to Look for When Choosing a Church</em></a></p> <p><a href= "https://corechristianity.com/resource-library/articles/what-baptism-teaches-us-about-guilt-grace-and-gratitude/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>3 Things Baptism Teaches Us About the Christian Life</em></a></p> <p><a href= "https://corechristianity.com/resource-library/articles/jesus-and-his-active-obedience/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>Why the Sacrifice of Jesus Isn’t Eno