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Originally Posted by PuritanCovenanter I actually know a child named Greg Stillinger who could read words by phonics at age 2. He is a very exceptional child. I think these matters should be left to the individuals parents to discern before the Lord and their Elders / Pastors. | So then it appears that educational levels are to some extent included in the credobaptist's pre-requisite to a credible profession of faith and therefore to baptism. Then I reiterate my earlier question, What Scriptural support is there for such pre-requisites? And must an adult be able to read in order to give a credible profession of faith? |
You are usually more gracious than you have been in this thread Rev. Winzer. I don't believe that Bill Brown is a
Baptist in Crisis. And I think your accusation here is a little strawy.
When do you allow children to partake of the Lord's Table? Are you barring infants from communion with God at an early age because of discernment? Repentance and faith is a notable prerequisite. Confession is unto salvation the word of God says. Discernment of the Lords work and what an individual is doing is a biggy. Examining ones self is a big one.
You wouldn't allow just anyone to partake of the Lord's table. And by the way, Covenant Children are defined in the New Covenant. They are Children of Christ by a new birth. He is the New Covenant Head and seed as promised to Abraham.
I hope my answer was gracious.