Someone said something recently which stood out to me and is still on my mind. Basically implied that in Reformed theology we believe babies go to hell (which I didn't know. I should really familiarize myself more with Reformed theology. lol). But like basically if they are miscarried or die early for some reason.. they would go to hell.
Here's my thing. I'm not saying I disagree, but I don't agree either. I probably lean more the other way though and think there's more of a probability that they go to heaven.
First, I'll explain why I think so. Yes, I understand original sin. No matter what, we are bound to sin. It is inevitable with us. However, I find it hard to believe that God would create a child who He knows will die in the womb just to go to hell through no fault of their own. While I understand they WILL sin if they had the chance to live their lives, I don't think they have actually sinned yet. I know sin is automatically attached to them, but they haven't had the chance to follow through yet, you know? I don't know if that makes any sense.
BUT... as much as that's my reasoning and thought process behind my opinion, my ultimate conclusion when it comes to stuff like this is... WHO REALLY KNOWS? Only God knows the real answer. No one on this planet can say that for sure. I do not believe that whoever put together Reformed theology KNOWS God and how God thinks about EVERYTHING. I don't believe just because something is written and classified as theology makes it right and that just because you are part of a certain denomination... you HAVE TO agree to everything stated in its theology. Who are we to set the rules, set what we should and shouldn't believe in unless the Bible states it clearly so. If it needs interpretation... we're only getting human interpretation with faulty human minds and not God's.
I understand the necessity to have theology though and that some things are just cut and dry, BUT to me for someone just to pick a denomination and its theology to believe in all of it just because they consider themselves part of a certain denomination now and are then obligated to believe every word is ridiculous.
I don't actually know if that's expected, but if I had to pick and choose all or nothing, I wouldn't pick a denomination then. I mean I think Reformed fits mostly with what I believe in, but ultimately I'm not believing in what a denomination deems as who God is and what decisions God would make. I'm just trusting in God and not being arrogant as to say I can understand how God sees certain situations or that I can predict how God will respond or think of certain things. Again, that's just ridiculous!
The thing about God is, He's God. No one really knows Him to the degree that we would like. We like to pretend we do. We take what we can from the Bible and guess. That's it. Guess. Some things you don't need to guess about, but a lot in between... that's exactly what people do. I know I have a lot of my own opinions and ideas of who I think God is and what kind of God He is... BUT I also know.. I could very well and easily be completely wrong and I leave that up to Him. Every time I give an opinion about God or talk about Him, whether I state that disclaimer out loud or not, I'm telling myself and praying to God acknowledging that I could be completely wrong and if I am that He somehow shows me why and what's right.
I think people know, but I think some people don't or need reminders. We can't put God in a box or cage and examine Him like an animal and say He is so and so, and will react in such and such a way in such and such situation. I am totally and completely content is saying I DO NOT KNOW GOD, at least not totally and I will not pretend I do. In fact I feel safer thinking this way. All I know is that God loves me and that He sent His Son down to die for me because He did. What else matters? Just love Him the best you can in return. All the little details, leave up to Him. It's His business. He knows who He is and that's all that matters.
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