I was on the internet the other day and found your web-site while searching for Tom Bailey. My wife and I sat under his teaching at a seminar at Prestonwood in 2001 and then in one on one counseling sessions at his home. We lost touch in 2005 and I was shocked to see he has gone to be with the Lord. I was saddened to say the least. Thank you for the posting you have for him. He was used mightly by God while on earth and my life has been eternally influenced by his Godly wisdom.

Blessings,

Ken

Catholicism has a physical city (Vatican City), whereas the “body of Christ”, “bride” is within all of us who are born-again and walking obediently with a repentant heart.

In my opinion, the Protestant Church and/or denominations lets say, is the main body of “born-again” believers. I believe that most, if not some of the church will be rewarded via the “Rapture”. I believe that many “born-again” believers who are not living with a repentant heart and not obeying the commandments of Jesus are going to find themselves “left behind” to be tested during the time of the Tribulation.

Therefore, the majority of the denominations will be dealt with via the Rapture and the Tribulation.

As for children; I would consider the Jewish custom and law… we learn in Deut that there is such thing as general curses. And that by the age of 13, children reach the “age of accountability” and become young adults. I would believe that up until that time, whatever decision the parent has made whether or not to believe in God; or Christ, that same decision falls upon their children as well.

Now, I do not know this for a fact… but just in my studies, this seems logical to me. I welcome any thoughts and God Bless.

In His Mighty Grip!
Randall

I weep, however, whenever I hear or see expressed the belief that anyone who dies “in their sins without Christ spend eternity in Hell.”

How can this belief satisfy the demands of both mercy and justice? Is it justice that a child who dies young, who is unable to discern between right and wrong, suffer for eternity in hell? Is it justice that an aboriginal person in the jungle of Belize “burn” in hell for eternity, because he never heard the name of Jesus Christ?

There is neither justice nor mercy in any one of these scenarios. Where there is no justice or mercy, there is no need for a Mediator, nor His atonement. Should we not all be judged on equal ground, according to our opportunities in life? Will you consider the possibility that it is only those who have had the opportunity to accept Christ and His atonement, and yet deny it and continue in sin, spend eternity in Hell? If I, an American citizen, speed through an intersection in New York, can I be fined according to traffic laws in Paris?

I submit that where there is no law given, there can be no punishment. Therefore, every soul who has died without hearing the Word, will not, nay can not be held accountable by it. To do so would not be just or merciful.

thanks and God Bless

Blessings in Christ, my brother,

Ken MacGillivray