Subject: Saved with Baptism? |
Bible Note: Hello Treadway, You wrote; "Might be a "split of a hair", but seems to me that Jesus is speaking of a child (children) who believe, have faith, etc., the child who comes to Him in innocence." No, there are no spliting of hairs. There are no mention of any children in the bible that were saved or have need of being saved. The children are just children just like the ones we have today, just like the ones being born every minute. Another set verses to exam is Mark 10 Jesus Blesses Little Children (2) 13 Then they brought little children to Him, that He might touch them; but THE DISCIPLES REBUKED THOSE WHO BROUGHT THEM. 14But when Jesus saw it, He was greatly displeased and said to them, "Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; FOR SUCH IS THE KINGDOM OF GOD. 15Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it." 16And He took them up in His arms, laid His hands on them, and blessed them. Notice it says they brought the children and that Jesus did not say as He said to so many others (who were adults) that their sins were forgiven. You also wrote, "For example, if an earthquake destroyed a city in Japan, and thousands of children were killed, would they be in a "safe state", too?" From my previous responce I think I coverd this but the answer would be yes of course they would be in a safe state. Look at it this the way to understand it more clearly. Any child or adult even such as an adult who is mentaly retarded ie. Downs Syndrome. These people can not understand or comprehend what it takes to be saved or lost. I mean babies and little children can't even read. There is no doubt that if an eathquake was to wipe out Japan and every child or mentally retarded person would go to Heaven. No doubt! Surely you can understand this. I hope this has help you to better understand this question? Raven |