The Highway Forums General Discussion Theology Discussion Forum Covenantal Succession

Greetings Eleanor,

I read Rayburn's article a while back, and though I believe that there are some good points to be extracted from it, I also think that it suffers from overextension as he appeals to far too many texts that I don't see as relevant to the point he wants to make.

I do believe that Scripture presents us with a history of God's covenant being established along generational lines in organic fasion (albeit, not head for head), and that faithful covenant nurture is the means ordained alongside of that end.

The pragmatic outworking of such a theology means that when I raise my children faithfully according to the wisdom, love, and discipline of God's Word, that I believe they will respond in expanding levels of obedience commensurate with their capacity to do so. The promise that I believe is beautifully outlined in Psalm 103:17-18:

17 But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting On those who fear Him, And His righteousness to children's children, 18 To such as keep His covenant, And to those who remember His commandments to do them.

Sincerely in Christ,

~Jason