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but no Reformed theologian believe that baptism introduces that child into the Kingdom of God... thus negating the need for that child to ever examine himself ( when he is older) and come before the Lord and ask for forgiveness, and ask the Lord to save them.

I agree. Baptism does not make one elect nor saved. It is also not limited to those of the invisible church alone but is applied to all within the visible covenant. Children are members of the visible church because their parents have professed faith. Children reap some benefits by simply belonging to the visible church. However, a guarantee to salvation is not included.

Some reformed folks are hyper-covenantal, taking Gods promises to the extremes. They would claim that either all children that die prior to being able to exhibit faith are elect OR that all children of elect parents are elect. However, I agree that all children need to confirm/announce/profess their own faith before receiving all the benefits of church membership.

OC is the first person in years I have seen put forth circumcisional-regeneration. <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/scratch1.gif" alt="" />


God bless,

william