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NASB | John 1:12 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, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 1:12 But to as many as did receive and welcome Him, He gave the right [the authority, the privilege] to become children of God, that is, to those who believe in (adhere to, trust in, and rely on) His name-- [Is 56:5] |
Bible Question: Salvation comes to those who believe and receive the messiah.Is it possible for a six year old to receive salvation.My friend's daughter that age says with confidence that she was saved after watching a children's programme on TBN.How do we respond to this as parents? |
Bible Answer: Let me speak from experience. I was saved at the age of six. My mom was saved at the age of five, my dad at seven. My hermaneutics professor from college, mentor, and good friend was saved at four years old. All of us are faithful christians. Three of us are pastors in some form or another. My mom works as an adult sunday school teacher, and has a masters in theology and church history. There is zero doubt in my mind that all four of us are saved and going to heaven to be with the Father, and all of us were saved at very young ages. When I was saved, My parents enouraged it. They were always encouraging me, loving me, and watching over me. Every day, we would gather together and read and study the bible. The lessons started easy at first with the telling of the Bible stories. As I grew in knowledge and understanding, the lessons got harder and more challenging. Today, I am a graduate with a BA in hermaneutics and exegesis, and am persuing a master's degree in the same field. I am hoping to get my doctorite and become a professor in a seminary or college. There has never been any doubt as to whether or not I was saved. Jesus Loves You! Jesusman |