Are Children Holy? Why It Matters | 1 Corinthians 7:14 | Episode 98

Are Children Holy? Why It Matters | 1 Corinthians 7:14 | Episode 98

July 4, 2026 · 35 min

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This episode explores the concept of whether infants and young children who die are automatically saved, focusing on biblical passages and the implications of a child's holiness in relation to their parents' faith.

This Bible study explores whether infants and young children who die are automatically saved, working through several key passages. Starting with 1 Corinthians 7:14, the group concludes that a child’s “holiness” describes the covenant environment a believing parent provides, not a guarantee of salvation. They apply the same logic to circumcision: it set Israel apart outwardly, but that never meant every Israelite was individually redeemed. Looking at Jesus’s own infancy, the discussion contra...

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