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At what age are children responsible to God?

Answered by . September 18, 2010 - 3:37 pm 3

We are not told anywhere in scripture what the age of responsibility is. That is not surprising as it will vary depending on the personality, experiences and environment of the child. In addition, “responsibility” can mean several things. A child learns what sin is as soon as they understand the word “no”. They grow in […]

Will there be children in the time when God is all in all?

Answered by . August 31, 2010 - 7:41 pm

Jesus said “For in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels” (Matt 22:30). This would imply that resurrected people will not procreate. There are indications that there will continue to be children (from the mortal population) during the Millennium (cf. Isaiah 11:6). When this age comes to an […]

Are we punished for the sins of our fathers?

Answered by . April 11, 2010 - 5:54 pm 1

The person who asked this question also wrote: It is so hard to believe that if someone’s Grandfather was a wicked man, God would punish his grandchildren who love God. I do believe in the consequences of sin, but does God punish our children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren for our sins? Well, God does say that […]

How often and for how long do I have to obey my parents?

Answered by . December 13, 2009 - 8:52 pm

The commandment given by Paul in Ephesians 6:1 is ‘Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.’ It is significant to note the qualification that parents are ‘in the Lord’, because if parents give an order that is contrary to the commandments of the Lord Jesus Christ then Jesus’ wishes should come […]

What does the Bible say about parenting?

Answered by . November 17, 2009 - 8:38 pm

It’s not that long ago that it was commonplace to hear the phrase, ‘Children should be seen and not heard!’ but the Bible is very different. We find that that Jesus is far more welcoming: Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven. […]