Are all earthly human beings considered a child of God whether or not they have been baptized into the Catholic Christian faith?

[GodHeals]

Hi,

Are all earthly human beings considered a child of God whether or not they have been baptized into the Catholic Christian faith?

It seems some people like to say we are all children of God. Maybe we can all be called children of God only because we all have the opportunity to repent in this earthly life to be called a child of God, assuming being a child of God means we will be in heaven with God and not in hell apart from God. Then whoever goes to hell is not a child of God.

Any thoughts?

In Christ,
Brian

 

[Christy_Beth]

Christians in “good” standing can be called a child of God. Just because they aren’t Catholic doesn’t mean that they will go to hell, but that if they truly believe and all that then they are as much children of God just like us. The main factor is what is the state of their soul. Someone who has repented will be can be seen as going to heaven. Of course, it takes much more than repenting. There’s valid baptism and all of that. In the end, though, it will be up to God on who will be with Him in heaven. Maybe someone else can explain it better.

 

[Zeno11]

Hi,

Are all earthly human beings considered a child of God whether or not they have been baptized into the Catholic Christian faith?

It seems some people like to say we are all children of God. Maybe we can all be called children of God only because we all have the opportunity to repent in this earthly life to be called a child of God, assuming being a child of God means we will be in heaven with God and not in hell apart from God. Then whoever goes to hell is not a child of God.

Any thoughts?

In Christ,
Brian

I think Jesus was quite clear about who the children of God are - and they are those who accept and follow Jesus. Read John 1:12 where it states:

But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name

Jesus also made it clear that not all humans are the children of God when he described some as the children of the devil, not of God:

***44 Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.

45 And because I tell you the truth, ye believe me ***not.
(John 1:12)

The parable of the seeds which fall on stony ground etc also makes this clear. The children of God are those who have accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour, who have repented of their sins and follow Him.

 

[coachkfan1]

I think Jesus was quite clear about who the children of God are - and they are those who accept and follow Jesus. Read John 1:12 where it states:

But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name

Jesus also made it clear that not all humans are the children of God when he described some as the children of the devil, not of God:

***44 Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.

45 And because I tell you the truth, ye believe me ***not.
(John 1:12)

The parable of the seeds which fall on stony ground etc also makes this clear. The children of God are those who have accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour, who have repented of their sins and follow Him.

Yes, I was going to post this very same Scripture. Christ clearly and bluntly tells these people that their father is the devil.

 

[Julia_Mae]

Hi,

Are all earthly human beings considered a child of God whether or not they have been baptized into the Catholic Christian faith?

Of course. What else could we all be?

But some people run away from “home” and never come back.

 

[SaintPatrick333]

Christians in “good” standing can be called a child of God. Just because they aren’t Catholic doesn’t mean that they will go to hell, but that if they truly believe and all that then they are as much children of God just like us. The main factor is what is the state of their soul. Someone who has repented will be can be seen as going to heaven. Of course, it takes much more than repenting. There’s valid baptism and all of that. In the end, though, it will be up to God on who will be with Him in heaven. Maybe someone else can explain it better.

“If they really believe” then they would find their way to Catholicism because it is Truth. Extra Ecclesiam Nulla Salus. There is no salvation outside the Church. The only exception is to be saved by invincible ignorance. And very few in technologically advanced societies can claim this. If someone learns what Catholicism teaches and rejects it because they are too arrogantly passionate about their own man made religion then the are not “ignorant” of Christ’s Truth. They know it and are actively denying it. Actively denying Him. One cannot be considered a child of God then.

 

[devoutchristian]

One who is baptized is a child of God. Of course, this does not mean that baptism assures one of Heaven.

 

[meltzerboy]

Hi,

Are all earthly human beings considered a child of God whether or not they have been baptized into the Catholic Christian faith?

It seems some people like to say we are all children of God. Maybe we can all be called children of God only because we all have the opportunity to repent in this earthly life to be called a child of God, assuming being a child of God means we will be in heaven with God and not in hell apart from God. Then whoever goes to hell is not a child of God.

Any thoughts?

In Christ,
Brian

I believe that in the eyes of G-d, we are ALL His children, just as most parents love their children despite their rebelliousness and shortcomings. What else would we be?

 

[GodHeals]

I believe that in the eyes of G-d, we are ALL His children, just as most parents love their children despite their rebelliousness and shortcomings. What else would we be?

A side question, why do you use “G-d”, when it isn’t a direct name?

 

[GodHeals]

Hi,

Are all earthly human beings considered a child of God whether or not they have been baptized into the Catholic Christian faith?

It seems some people like to say we are all children of God. Maybe we can all be called children of God only because we all have the opportunity to repent in this earthly life to be called a child of God, assuming being a child of God means we will be in heaven with God and not in hell apart from God. Then whoever goes to hell is not a child of God.

Any thoughts?

In Christ,
Brian

So those going to hell or not children of God? So hearing people say we are all children of God isn’t theologically correct it seems.

 

[meltzerboy]

A side question, why do you use “G-d”, when it isn’t a direct name?

G-d or Gd is written this way as a precaution in case His name is inadvertently or intentionally deleted. By inference, this marks respect and awe for the name of G-d. Hashem (meaning G-d) is also an abbreviated form.

 

[davidv]

I believe that in the eyes of G-d, we are ALL His children, just as most parents love their children despite their rebelliousness and shortcomings. What else would we be?

We are all God’s creatures. However, only the baptised are rightly called God’s children.

THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
1213 Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua),4 and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission: "Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water in the word."5

 

[meltzerboy]

We are all God’s creatures. However, only the baptised are rightly called God’s children.

Do you mean I am a creature of G-d and not a child of G-d according to the Catholic Church? Where does it say that in this quotation from the Catechism?