I would like the scriptural support for the election of all infants who die in infancy, please?
Scripture does not say categorically that all who die in infancy are elect. But, there is a passage which I think gives at least a strong indication that it is so.
Luke 18:15-17-- Then they also brought infants to Him that He might touch them; but when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them. but Jesus said, [color:"red"]"Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God. "Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it."[/color]
When an infant dies how will he or she come before God? Will they come as anything other than a little child?
People can call this 'sentimental' or seeking 'warm fuzzies' if they like, but to me, the words of our Lord Jesus are quite a bit more than that. Does the passage say that absolutely without a doubt all who die in infancy are elect? No, but it does speak strongly enough to offer great comfort and hope in the event of a child's death.
I'm very grateful that the Lord recorded this for us. I can not tell anyone that I know absolutely for sure who is in heaven and who isn't. But I would gladly share this passage with non-believing parents who had lost a little one. God might very well use this portion of His Word to bring them to repentance. Or, I suppose I could take the point of view that seems to be so prevalent in the other thread on this subject, and just gleefully tell them that their children were currently crawling about the firey floors of hell--even though there is not a dab of Scripture to warrant such a cold attitude.
Stucco
