No need, ya done good! The answer I have been composing in my head over the last couple of hours is almost identical to your post!
I would add that under the covenantal understanding children of believers are considered Holy. (see 1 Corinthians 7:14)
I really don't see a clear teaching on the children of unbelievers, but what I do know is that a perfect God will do whatever is right and just.
Okay, let me see if I've got it right. I'm new to Reformed theology so I'm trying to learn.
Man is totally depraved - that includes babies, old people, me, my six year old daughter, you, everybody.
God extends His grace to whoever He wills in His sovereignty, for His good pleasure.
So, the age of the person in question is really irrelevant, right? God can choose to save anyone He chooses, regardless of their age.
Heh, thank! I'm glad I didn't hose it up too bad. This issue is always a minefield-too much emotion involved. Good point about parents and children. I'm still trying to wrap my head around Covenant theology. It's gonna take a while to get 37 years of Schofield out of my system.