shelly
Puritan Board Freshman
Up until a few weeks ago the only catechism we taught our children was a warped one that was strongly arminian. At least I was extremely inconsistent, maybe they won't remember it.
We're now using the First Catechism with our children and going over the scripture from the shorter catechism that corresponds.
Our 9 year old asked us what does elect mean. Chosen was our short answer. It was more like "chosen. Ok the next one is..." Whew! That was close.
At our bible church we were told that basically the whole idea of election is like a christian secret and you're not supposed to let those who aren't saved know about it, and that especially includes your children. Is this right?
Where is the offense of the cross if no one ever knows that not everyone is chosen by God? Or is the idea of the "offense of the cross" a leftover phrase from my IFB days? It seems like its just another thing that was redefined, so maybe its ok.
Is it okay to teach your children about election? It seems like this is a major part of the gospel. And if they don't hear the gospel then how can they be saved?
shelly
We're now using the First Catechism with our children and going over the scripture from the shorter catechism that corresponds.
Our 9 year old asked us what does elect mean. Chosen was our short answer. It was more like "chosen. Ok the next one is..." Whew! That was close.
At our bible church we were told that basically the whole idea of election is like a christian secret and you're not supposed to let those who aren't saved know about it, and that especially includes your children. Is this right?
Where is the offense of the cross if no one ever knows that not everyone is chosen by God? Or is the idea of the "offense of the cross" a leftover phrase from my IFB days? It seems like its just another thing that was redefined, so maybe its ok.
Is it okay to teach your children about election? It seems like this is a major part of the gospel. And if they don't hear the gospel then how can they be saved?
shelly