First of all let me say that God made his choice before the foundation of the world (Eph.1:4). So for us to make a statement about babies going to heaven we must consider whether God saves according to categories. If we make one category (like babies) as being righteous and having a lock on the pearly gates then we deny what the Bible teaches. Romans 3:23 teaches us that "all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" Not just old folks but babies too! Even though little children appear pure and innocent they still have original sin in them. Unless the Lord intercedes they will perish in their sin.

Do babies and others incapable of professing faith in Christ automatically go to heaven? Rev. John MacArthur defends the position that all babies who die in infancy go to heaven.

Infant Baptism and Sovereign Grace In this article Rev. Ronald Hanko makes it clear that only the sovereign electing grace of God determines who will go heaven. He also raises the question if someone can be saved without their knowledge. He defends the practice of infant baptism yet makes the statement that not even all baptised children of believers will be saved.

God declares that we are born with a sin-sick (unredeemed) soul, thereby making us unfit to be in His presence. God sovereignly determines which infants, children and adults He will ordain to eternal life no matter how short their lives may be.


Wes

When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of Glory died, my richest gain I count but loss and pour contempt on all my pride. - Isaac Watts