looking for a passage

[Jason19]

Hi everyone,
Hopefully someone can help me out.

I have been searching my brains out looking for a specific passage in scripture, someone I know used "it" to make a point about age of accountability.
I was opposed to thier opinion, but thought I had read before the passage they used, which I never thought it supported they're claims.
The problem is... this passage seems to no longer exist! I have ran word searches for every use, and everything, and I can't find it.
So, let me describe what I remember reading, and hopefully if its real, someone will tell me where I can find it.


The passage I read (or thought I had read) spoke of the father of the household being responsible for any misactions of his son, outwardly against others , until that child reached the age that he was responsible for his own self and family.

so, if anyone recognizes this, please share a reference, thanks everyone.

 

[Jim1927]

Jason, I cannot think of a passage of scripture like the one you mention.

The scripture we usually use to support the salvation of a child under the age of "accountability" is 2 Sam 12:21-23...It is where David talks of seeing his dead infant son with him in heaven. Whilst all are dead in sin through Adam, we teach that the New Testament talks about the atonement through the cross is sufficient for ALL sins, and this is where God imputes His righteousness to children.

Cheers, and best wishes,

Jim

 

[Easystreet]

Hi everyone,
Hopefully someone can help me out.

I have been searching my brains out looking for a specific passage in scripture, someone I know used "it" to make a point about age of accountability.
I was opposed to thier opinion, but thought I had read before the passage they used, which I never thought it supported they're claims.
The problem is... this passage seems to no longer exist! I have ran word searches for every use, and everything, and I can't find it.
So, let me describe what I remember reading, and hopefully if its real, someone will tell me where I can find it.


The passage I read (or thought I had read) spoke of the father of the household being responsible for any misactions of his son, outwardly against others , until that child reached the age that he was responsible for his own self and family.

so, if anyone recognizes this, please share a reference, thanks everyone.

Jesus' comment about little children and the death of David's son

 

[Jason19]

Those are the same ones I can only come up with, Im pretty convinced now that it doesn't exist lol

 

[Easystreet]

Those are the only ones I know of and know that are use. It is week but it does seem to indicate some form of accountability gap from birth to that mystical age.

I personally feel comfortable with the concept or teaching.

I have the privilege to see people who are all ages that are stuck in time age wise. One lady in her 40s always confined mentally to the level of a 3 year old and other all at different ages.

The question that many ask and deal with is "Are these people safe in Christ? I believe they are, others of course don't.

Gordon

 

[HumbleMan]

I can only think of the passage in Samuel and Matthew (I think) to support this position (which I do believe in).

Most people I've met who don't believe in the age of accountability are paedobaptists.

 

[Jason19]

personally, I can't find any evidence that suggests little ones (who are precious by the way) are not held accountable at any age. All die in Adam, and all have sinned, in sin are we conceived. However, I do believe that through Christ these little ones can be brought to Salvation if the Lord wills (and judging by God's thoughts toward little ones, I believe He would). Babies or children DO NOT enter heaven by their own sinlessness or innocense, but still by the blood of Christ. He knows whome He has called, and has mercy on whomever He wishes.
The person I discussed this with believes babies/children enter heaven if they die because of their own innocense and sinlessness. but I can't get past the scriptures that confirm our very nature of birth , and our best works appearing as filthy rags without Christ's pardon ond sanctification.

Anyways, since finding this passage was a bust, thought I would share my thoughts on the issue.
Thanks guys, blessings

 

[mont974x4]

I think Davids son is the best real example of Gods grace covering the sins of someone that is too young to hear, understand, and choose for themself whether to follow Him or not.

I do believe that His grace covers people reagrdless of physical age when they can't make that decision due to health issues. I don't have any real scriptural backing for that opinion. It is simply based on my view of Gods character.

I am willing to look at any references ya'll might share tho.

I don't recall any verse noting a specific age of accountabilty. I do remember one of the kings of Isreal (I think) being judged as evil...even at the age of 8.

sorry it's past my bedtime and I am not remembering well. I read it 6 months ago or so.