I agree that we should teach our children to pray (for a new heart, to give them faith, etc). However, I also think we should stay clear of teaching that that there is any access to the throne of grace other than through mediation. Covenant children do not have a pass to the Father simply because they are baptized. As if Covenant gives them some second way to the Father than through th meditorial office of Christ bypassing the crosswork & regeneration. Dr. Jonathan Gerstler called the prayers of the reprobate, "sinful good works". I tend to agree. Any thoughts? If unregenerate children of the covenant (by baptism) are still dead in their trespasses and sins then,
"The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous" (Pro 15:29). "Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth" (Joh 9:31 ).

Thoughts?

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