John wrote: > ... there is not a single case of child evangelism > in the NT scriptures. I think that to be significant > as relates to this discussion.
Even if your premise here were true, it would only be an argument from silence that would not be very relevant. As it is, the Scriptures do give us examples of child evangelism. Matthew 19:13-15 (13) Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them. (14) But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven. (15) And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence. Mark 10:13-16 (13) And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them. (14) But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. (15) Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein. (16) And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them. Acts 16:14-15 (14) And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened, that she attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul. (15) And when she was baptized, AND HER HOUSEHOLD, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there. And she constrained us. Acts 18:8 (8) And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with ALL HIS HOUSE; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized. 1 Corinthians 1:16 (16) And I baptized also the HOUSEHOLD of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other. Acts 16:30-33 (30) And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved? (31) And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. (32) And they spake unto him the word of the Lord, and to all that were in his house. (33) And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and was baptized, he AND ALL HIS, straightway. The following passage indicates children being among those participating in praying with Paul. Acts 21:5 (5) And when we had accomplished those days, we departed and went our way; and they all brought us on our way, with wives and CHILDREN, till we were out of the city: and we kneeled down on the shore, and prayed. Ephesian 6:1 and Col. 3:20 give instruction to children, to obey their parents, treating them as being of the household of faith, just as it admonishes fathers and servants. John, please let the little children come unto Jesus, and forbid them not. David Miller. ---------- "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man." (Colossians 4:6) http://www.InnGlory.org If you do not want to receive posts from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and you will be unsubscribed. If you have a friend who wants to join, tell him to send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and he will be subscribed.
