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All those dying in infancy, as well as those so mentally incapacitated that they are incapable of making an informed choice, are among the elect of God chosen by Him for salvation before the world began. The evidence for this view is scant, but significant. 1. In Romans 1:20 Paul describes people who are recipients of general revelation as being, “without excuse.” Does this imply that those who are not recipients of general revelation (i.e., infants) are therefore not accountable to God or subject to wrath? In other words, those who die in infancy have an “;excuse” in that they neither receive general revelation nor have the capacity to respond to it. 2. There are texts which appear to assert or imply that infants do not know good or evil and hence lack the capacity to make morally informed and thus responsible choices. According to Deuteronomy 1:39 they are said to “have no knowledge of good or evil.” 3. The story of David's son in 2 Samuel 12:15-23 (esp. v. 23)… What does it mean when David says “I shall go to him?” If this is merely a reference to the grave or death, in the sense that David, too, shall one day die and be buried, one wonders why he would say something so patently obvious! Also, it appears that David draws some measure of comfort from knowing that he will 'go to him.' It is the reason why David resumes the normal routine of life. It appears to be the reason David ceases from the outward display of grief. It appears to be a truth from which David derives comfort and encouragement. How could any of this be true if David will simply die like his son? It would, therefore, appear that David believed he would be reunited with his deceased infant. 4. There is consistent testimony of Scripture that people are judged on the basis of sins voluntary and consciously committed in the body. See 2 Corinthians 5:10; 1 Corinthians 6:9-10; Revelation 20:11-12. In other words, eternal judgment is always based on conscious rejection of divine revelation (whether in creation, conscience, or Christ) and willful disobedience. Are infants capable of either? There is no explicit account in Scripture of any other judgment based on any other grounds. Thus, those dying in infancy are saved because they do not (cannot) satisfy the conditions for divine judgment. 5. We have what would appear to be clear biblical evidence that at least some infants are regenerate in the womb, such that if they had died in their infancy they would be saved. This at least provides a theoretical basis for considering whether the same may be true of all who die in infancy. These texts include Jeremiah 1:5; Luke 1:15. 6. Some have appealed to Matthew 19:13-15 (Mark 10:13-16; Luke 18:15-17) where Jesus declares, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Is Jesus simply saying that if one wishes to be saved he/she must be as trusting as children, i.e., devoid of skepticism and arrogance? In other words, is Jesus merely describing the kind of people who enter the kingdom? Or is he saying that these very children were recipients of saving grace? 7. Given our understanding of the character of God as presented in Scripture, does He appear as the kind of God who would eternally condemn infants on no other ground than that of Adam's transgression? Admittedly, this is a subjective (and perhaps sentimental) question. But it deserves an answer, nonetheless.
Sam Storms

The Christian life with the gifts and opportunities God gives us is a stewardship – a trust from God with precious responsibilities that call for faithfulness. But it is important to realize that faithfulness in the smaller responsibilities forms the basis for being entrusted with greater responsibilities. The Lord pointed to this basic principle in Luke 16:10, “The one who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much; and the one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much.” How one handles the smaller responsibilities of life demonstrates character and the capacity for faithfulness in greater responsibilities. They serve as stepping stones for the privilege of serving in areas of greater responsibility.
J. Hampton Keathley

    • Rhubarb Crumb Tart

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    Eggs, Dairy British Desserts 5 Servings

    INGREDIENTS

    1 c All-purpose flour
    1 ts Baking powder
    3 tb Confectioners' sugar
    1/3 c Butter or margarine
    1 Egg, beaten
    4 ts Milk
    Filling:
    3 c Diced raw rhubarb
    1 pk Strawberry flavored gelatin (3 oz.)
    Crumble Topping:
    1/2 c All-purpose flour
    1 c Sugar
    1/3 c Butter or margarine

    INSTRUCTIONS

    Crust:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. For crust, mix flour, baking powder, and
confectioners' sugar in a medium bowl. Cut in butter until mixture
resembles coarse crumbs. Add egg and milk; stir until a ball forms. Pat
into a greased 11" x 7" x 2" baking pan.
Place rhubarb in crust. Sprinkle gelatin over rhubarb.
In a small bowl, mix topping ingredients together until crumbly. Sprinkle
over rhubarb mixture.  Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes. Allow to cool
until firm. Yield: 12-15 servings.
NOTE: For variety raspberry gelatin can be used, then add fresh or frozen
raspberries with the rhubarb.
SOURCE:*Rebecca Gairns, Prince George, British Columbia Country Woman
Magazine Mar/Apr 93 POSTED BY: Jim Bodle 7/93
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