Bible Question:
What is the criteria for going to heaven? IF babies go to heaven, is it conditional? ... then what about children? At was age are they destined for hell? At what age do they know the difference between right and wrong? Do the two ages make a difference? I was saved when I was four, did I believe too early? ... then what about those who never heard? Are they destined for hell? I have my thoughts - but I hope to hear from all of you. Steve |
Bible Answer: Steve, to your first question, "What is the criterion for going to heaven?" my answer would have to reflect what Jesus said in John 14:6. Your second question about babies going to heaven being conditional is beyond my scope, because I'm not not sure what you mean by "conditional." Are you talking about election?....Your next question asks at what age do children know right from wrong? Since the concepts "right" and "wrong" may mean different things to different people, would you permit me to reword it thusly: "At what age are children able to respond in a meaningful way to the message of the Gospel of Christ?" Certainly no infant yet has this ability. At what point along the time line of his life a child attains this ability would vary, it seems to me, from child to child. There is no absolute rule of thumb that I know of....And to your final question, "Did I believe too early?" my answer must be that that is for you to say. --Hank |