Conney told me to address the issue of young children and the mentally getting to heaven. I normally ignore his commands, but I feel compelled.
Revelation 20:15 "And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire"
It is commonly believed that a name is written in the book of life when one is saved. If this is true, when does the young baby ever get his name recorded? One thing I do know...if the name is not recorded, the lake of fire is his destiny.
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I don't understand. You didn't address the issue in the previous Kiddos post... and on this one, you did? Are you ever going to post your thoughts and views. I really enjoy reading your logical and scriptural answers. Still waiting on your decision on the 2nd sending forth of Joseph's brethren.
Scripture also states that many will their names blotted out. does this teach one can be saved and then lost again?
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does it make more sense that all men who have been born have their names written down? Which would mean the song, "A New Name Written Down in Glory" would actually be unscriptural.
James, I consider it a greater service to challenge one to think (within bounds of the Scriptures) for himself than to present my own conclusions. But anytime one has fully considered an issue, and then desires my input, I am willing to help when I can.
I am simply presenting challenges.
My conclusion is quite simple...Everyone's name is written in the book of life. A name is blotted out when a person ultimately refuses Jesus as the Christ.
Big J.
I would much rather have a song conflict my conclusions, than the Scriptures conflict my conclusions.
and the brethren say AMEN!
Actually I often enjoy building doctrines based on songs...
For example
"On jordan's stormy banks I stand and cast a wishful eye." a song clewarly eluding to Heaven but when Israel was at the banks of Jordon it represented the Promised Land (not Reese's Church) that yet had been conquered.
I enjoy building sermons on songs too, like Precious Memories, Where the Roses Never Fade, the last verse in Jesus loves me, and the part of Rock of Ages that talks about languor (or respite in another book).
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