Bringing Our Infants to Jesus

Bringing Our Infants to Jesus

From Providence ARP Church by Pastor Andrew Webb

April 12, 2026 · 31 min

About this episode

The sermon discusses the biblical understanding of children in the church and their inclusion in worship and faith nurturing.

The sermon centers on the biblical understanding of children within the church, affirming that they are part of the covenant community by virtue of their parents' faith, not by personal belief, and thus should be included in worship and nurtured in the faith from infancy. Drawing from Luke 18:15–17, it emphasizes that Jesus welcomed children not only as recipients of blessing but as models of the humble, trusting faith required for entry into the kingdom of God. The preacher distinguishes between childlike faith—marked by dependence, trust, and openness to truth—and childish faith, which resists growth, depth, and mature understanding, urging believers to maintain childlike awe while pursuing spiritual maturity. It underscores the responsibility of parents and the church to raise children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord through consistent exposure to Scripture, prayer, sacraments, and faithful teaching, both at home and in the gathered assembly, while affirming that baptism and covenant membership do not guarantee salvation but point to the need for personal faith. Ultimately, the message calls for a lifelong commitment to bringing children to Christ and helping them…

People in this episode

Host: Pastor Andrew Webb

Topics covered

  • children in the church
  • covenant community
  • childlike faith
  • spiritual maturity
  • parental responsibility
  • nurturing faith

Keywords

  • infants
  • Jesus
  • covenant
  • faith
  • baptism
  • spiritual growth
  • discipleship

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Luke 18:15–17

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