Wow -- no Scripture, no analysis, no supporting evidences... for that matter, a Post even lacking an actual presentation of, y'know, an actual Argument. Just a raw assertion -- with a back-handed swipe at "denominationalism" (whatever that is), bereft of any consideration of the Biblical merits of the Essay under discussion.
We are truly blessed by your participation. A thousand thanks, and blessings.
best, OP
I agree.
Calvin changed the world.
His thoughts definitely ought to be viewed with more than a cursory glance!!!!!!!!
Yeah, that was the point. Hoping to avoid a time-consuming concordance battle. Off the top of my head, Jesus said in Matthew that children have guardian Angels and are particularly defended by God. That speaks to some special dispensation for children under the age of accountability.
God wants us to use our common sense as we trust in Him, like a child, btw, not spin our wheels in scripture battles (as per Paul's instruction) or denominationalism when it involves the non essentials of salvation or sin. The letter of law killeth, etc.
There never was a church that made me a better Christian -- only my personal relationship with Christ does me any good. That's my very forward (not "backhanded") "swipe" at denominationalism as well as a loose paraphrase of Lincoln's definition of being a Christian.