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Over 80% of children from evangelical churches, who were told they are born again and baptized before age 17, deny Christianity and Christ entirely by age 25-30. Although parents and youth pastors may think they are saving children, in fact they are inoculating them against real saving faith.
God has given specific instructions regarding children, and if you ignore them as most do, then your child may end up denying Christ for eternity.
00:02 Introduction: The issues!
02:00 An illustration from experience.
08:10 Why do Western Churches continue with unbiblical practices?
08:28 I.: Ignorance of God’s Word.
08:58 II. Lack of faith.
9:33 III. Shifting responsibility.
10:37 IV. Children are easily manipulated.
11:45 What is the role of parents?
11:48 1. Believe God’s commands and promises.
11:55 2. Recognize your authority and God’s mandate.
12:05 Help your child to develop trust in the Lord.
13:58 Build character in your children.
14:34 Spend quality time with children.
14:49 In summary.
stevecopland.com/just-because-book
Over 80% of children from evangelical churches, who were told they are born again and baptized before age 17, deny Christianity and Christ entirely by age 25-30. Although parents and youth pastors may think they are saving children, in fact they are inoculating them against real saving faith.
God has given specific instructions regarding children, and if you ignore them as most do, then your child may end up denying Christ for eternity.
00:02 Introduction: The issues!
02:00 An illustration from experience.
08:10 Why do Western Churches continue with unbiblical practices?
08:28 I.: Ignorance of God’s Word.
08:58 II. Lack of faith.
9:33 III. Shifting responsibility.
10:37 IV. Children are easily manipulated.
11:45 What is the role of parents?
11:48 1. Believe God’s commands and promises.
11:55 2. Recognize your authority and God’s mandate.
12:05 Help your child to develop trust in the Lord.
13:58 Build character in your children.
14:34 Spend quality time with children.
14:49 In summary.
stevecopland.com/just-because-book
