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Will Children Go at the Rapture?
By: Dr. Max D. Younce
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Question
When the Rapture comes, will all the children be taken also? Or will
only the believer’s children be taken? When Israel went into the
Promised Land, the heathen’s children were not spared.
Answer
First, it should be realized that children fall into
two groups. Those who have not reached the age mentally to be
accountable to God who, should they die, would go to Heaven. In Luke
18:15, 16 we are told, "They brought unto him also INFANTS...",
and Christ said, "...for OF SUCH is the kingdom of God."
The age of accountability of a child is known only to God, and varies
with the child. Should a baby die now, it is part of the body of Christ,
just as it is while living.
I Corinthians 15:50,51, in speaking of the Rapture
says, "Now this I say brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit
the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.
Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep (die), but
we shall ALL be changed". The "all" would include even babies who
are also part of the body of Christ. Those children, the second group,
that are of the age of accountability will be left behind.
You mention the children of the heathen parents whom
God had ordered the Israelites to kill. Those heathen children, under
the age of accountability, upon death would enter the kingdom of God.
Had God allowed them to continue, they would have been taught to worship
other Gods as their heathen parents did. Thank God for His wisdom and
grace. God allowed the children to die, so they could live with Him
eternally in His kingdom; instead of allowing the parents to raise them
as heathen, destinate for an eternal Hell. Sometimes we need to look at
things through God’s eyes, instead of our own. I hope this helps.
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