The New Life

Holy Baptism.
•unquestionably the case that, when any one belonged to the
people of God or desired to become attached to them, his little
children were received along with him. If the L,ord had desired
to change this, a very express injunction was needed for
the purpose.
c. How expressly did the I,ord Jesus declare of children "
: Of
such is the kingdom of God." And under the kingdom should
he not have as a Christian the privilege that he had as a Jew?
Yes : the covenant of Abraham is still confirmed from child to
child.
d. The answer of Paul to the gaol-keeper confirms the continuance
of what God had instituted "
: Believe in the L,ord Jesus
and thou shalt be saved, and thy house." Although there were
no children in that house, this promise confirms the principle
that God deals, not merely with individuals, but with households.
e. "Therefore are your children holy." Since the child itself
is holy, it has of itself a right to the holy token of the covenant.
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