I have just lost a dear little girl who never was baptized. I am about mad with grief and sorrow. Some people tell me that she is lost to all eternity and may possibly now be writhing in eternal torture. I have called in our minister and he only shakes his head in doubt. I have also talked with ministers of other denominations and can get no consolation.

July 30th 2014 | 38178 views 

Death is a bitter enemy. We love our families with all of our hearts. Many mothers have been comforted by the Lord's word found in Jeremiah 31:15, "Thus saith the Lord, A voice was heard in Ramah, lamentation, and bitter weeping; Rachel weeping for her children, because they were not." (They were dead, unconscious, "The dead know not anything."-- Ecclesiastes 9:5.) These children of Rachel were not in eternal torment, and there is no record of their ever having been baptized. "Thus saith the Lord, Refrain thy voice from weeping, and thine eyes from tears... they shall came again from the land of the enemy." Death is always spoken of in the Bible as an enemy, and the last enemy to be destroyed is death. (1 Corinthians 15:26.) All the sleeping ones shall return from the tomb, "the land of the enemy," when Christ shall come again (John 5:28,29 --Revised version.)

Free Comfort Booklet. Everyone needs comfort in this life. When we experience the loss of a loved one heart wrenching questions may trouble us. Why does a loving, powerful God permit death and the deep sorrow it brings? Where is my loved one now? Will I ever see them again? This comforting booklet shares the precious truth of the resurrection and future life that God has promised.

Download PDF: "Comfort"

Related Questions