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Subject: Must u b Christened to get to heaven |
Bible Note: Hi Doc, I suspect you may already know the answer to your questions, since the doctrine on the age of accountability is not directly written into the Scriptures. But I thank you for asking the question because it does encourage me to pray, reflect and study further. The age of accountability is a doctrine that has been hotly debated for quite some time, and probably will continue to be for quite some into the future. There are many doctrines that are addressed clearly and unquestionably, but the age of accountability is not one of them. Another issue of which there is no clearly defined doctrine is at what point does human life begin. But I digress. One compelling reason for the doctrine is the progression that condemnation must precede justification, and justification must precede sanctification. Yes, every human is born with the sin nature. Elohim is certainly aware of it, although we are not. I doubt that anyone could disagree on this point. Isaiah 7:16 even reads "For before the Child shall know to refuse the evil and choose the good...", indicating that at some point a child DOES reach a point where he or she reaches discernment between good and evil, or right and wrong. Does it come in a moment? I'm trying to recall my point of awareness and it eludes me. For me it was more of a gradual awareness in lieu of one defining moment. It must have occurred at a very young age. Can you recall when you reached your point of awareness? Responsibility, though... even when I became aware I still doubt that I felt the burden of responsibility. That came later. There is no certain age when one reaches a level of awareness for God, for it varies from person to person depending on intelligence, societal influence, and the presence (or lack thereof) of evangelism. Some never reach it, either due to an early death or due to severe mental impairment. I would be interested in reading your thoughts on this subject, Doc, if you care to share them with me. In Christ, Cheryl |