Childhood Conversion

• Joe Slezak
• Jul 21, 2011
• Tags: Children, Familes

"Childhood conversion".

I don't know about you, but as a parent - I find those two words to be a constant source of hope for my own children, but also an occasional source of angst.  How on earth can I understand a profession of faith in Christ by my children? How do I discern genuine faith in a young, inmature, sinful, precious child? When should children who profess faith in Christ be baptized? Do I wait for a period of time - or do I take them to the nearest body of water? As parents, what do you want more than for the Holy Spirit to take out the heart of stone and put in the heart of flesh? Doesn't your own spirit just light up when your children evidence anything resembling a godward inclination?

Jim Elliff has a very interesting article on childhood conversion, as well as many other helpful resources for parents and churches. I highly recommend his biblically informed, insightful article. You can view it by clicking here.