Our final day began with a paper from Bill James on children and the church. This is his outline
Intro - the special place of church children. They are not in the covenant but they are to be
welcomed (Mt 19:14), instructed (Eph 6:4), holy (1 Cor 7:14). Also note household baptisms.
1. Theology of children
Children are important
Children are sinners
Children are immature
Children's developing sense of responsibility
Children are entrusted to their parents
2. The nurture of chidren
Our responsibilities
Teaching, training, example
Involvement in worship and church life
Leading them to Christ
Children's privileges
Holy (1 Cor 7:14)
3. Leading our children to Christ
Coming to Christ
The need for care and patience and not bxing in.
Baptism
Can a child below teenage years give a credible profession?
Understanding? Conformity? Church membership?
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