Some infants are regenerate. John the Baptist probably was. But, many are not, including those of regenerate parents, I presume. A regenerate parent does not, by default, produce a regenerate offspring. All must be born again, implying that an initial conception in sin must first take place for all children. Regeneration is the perrogative of God alone to administer. It is a grace bestowed upon the elect alone. Personally, I don't assume that my children are necessarily regenerate, yet I do think they are under some sort of blessing from God in that they are under God's blessing to me in Christ. Faith is a fruit of regeneracy, whereas baptism is not a fruit, but a sacrament. I guess I may differ with some on this topic for the time being, perhaps. Yet, I remain affectionate towards those brothers who might see more clearly than I.

Blessings!

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Charles Plauger
Member/Grace Reformed Church
Oakland, MD