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1 | Do all little ones believe? | Matt 18:6 | Morant61 | 66740 | ||
Greetings Retxar! I haven't read all of the posts on this thread, so I might be repeating past information. But, at the risk of being repeatative, here is a position on the 'age of accountability' which I posted sometime back. *************************************** The issue of accountability is really an issue of original sin. Romans 5, among other verses, makes it abundantly clear that all human beings have a sin nature. This sin nature is a result of the fall of Adam and has been passed down through all of his descendants. As you correctly pointed out, this is the reason for the virgin birth - that Christ would not come into life with a sin nature. The question that the age of accountability addresses is this : How does original sin effect me? Do I die and go to hell because of Adam?s sin? Does a baby, who has not had a choice to accept or reject Christ, get punished, not for their sin, but for Adam?s? Here is my understanding of the theological basis for an "age of accountability." Romans 5 makes it clear that the extent of the "gift" corresponds exactly with the extent of the fall. Romans 5:18 says, "Consequently, just as the result of one trespass was condemnation for all men, so also the result of one act of righteousness was justification that brings life for all men." There are differences between the fall and the "gift", but they each effect all of us. This has led many, including myself, to the falling conclusion: Christ paid the debt for all men?s sins on Calvary. This does not mean that all men are saved. It simply means that no of us will be sent to hell simply because of Adam?s sin. That debt has been atoned for by Christ. My denomination?s (United Brethren in Christ) official position on depravity is this: We are all born depraved, but not culpable. It is only when we reach the point that we know to accept or reject Christ that we become "guilty." This means that infants, who have not yet had the opportunity to accept or reject Christ, are covered by Calvary. Thus, my take on this issue is that infants are covered by God?s grace until they reach an age (and no one knows when this is, it will be different with each child) where they are old enough to either accept or reject Christ. My personal opinion is that this takes place sometime very early on in the child?s life. I accepted Christ when I was six. ****************************************** I know that I have posted a couple of other times on this issue, if you would like to read them search under Morant61 for 'age' and 'accountability'. Have a great night my friend! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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2 | Do all little ones believe? | Matt 18:6 | Cyclist | 66753 | ||
Brother Tim, Glory to God! The Lord our God is one God! The Lord our God is Almighty! The Lord our God is merciful and kind and righteous! Glory to God! Thanks for your input on this thread that I started with the question "Do all little ones believe?" As always, your post is excellent! Did you get my e-mail? Your brother, Cyclist I will bless the Lord at all times! His praise shall continually be in my mouth! |
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3 | Do all little ones believe? | Matt 18:6 | Morant61 | 66759 | ||
Greetings Cyclist! Thanks for the kind remarks! Yes, I did get your e-mail. Unfortuately, I have been swamped as usual with the hectic and chaotic (seemingly) events of my never dull life! :-) My dauther took off again and left us for four days with our new granddaughter. We assumed that she had simply decided that she didn't want to get her life in order, but then discovered that her boyfriend had beaten and phyiscally restrained her from coming home. So, we are pressing charges. I do appreciate the words of advice about cycling though! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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4 | Do all little ones believe? | Matt 18:6 | mbooker | 66762 | ||
Good Morning Brother Tim I have prayed for your daughter, granddaughter, and even the boyfriend. I have prayed for you that you would count it all joy during this trial, that you know that the trying of your faith works patience, that you let patience have her perfect work so that you may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. May you and your family be strong in the power of His might. Meredith |
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5 | Do all little ones believe? | Matt 18:6 | Morant61 | 66770 | ||
Greetings Meredith! I really do appreciate the prayers! :-) Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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