How Are You a Child of God?

Is it possible to be a child of God and yet be lost? This article considers the various ways in which one can live as a child of God. All those who are baptized are children of God by virtue of the covenant, yet among them are those who do not want to know about the God of the covenant. Yet the Father does not want to lose any of his children, and so he urges all to repent and believe.

Covenant of Grace: Chapter 4 – Our Children in the Covenant of Grace

This article discusses how the covenant of grace relates to the children of believers. It considers whether they belong to the covenant, and if so, how they belong. It explains that they belong, that the promises are theirs as well. The article also reflects on concrete ways we are to raise our covenant children. It goes on to explain the comfort we have when covenant children die: they belong to God forever. The article concludes with questions for reflection and discussion.