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Robin said:

Election in infancy is also demonstrated in the yet-unborn John the Baptist's reaction to Mary's visit with Elizabeth (Luke 1:39-56). Verses 41 and 44 say

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When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. ... For behold, when the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby leaped in my womb for joy.

That was definately an elect baby... and compelling evidence of God's election prior to birth - let alone prior to any verbal articulation of faith.

Robin,

I agree that God's hand was on John the Baptist even before he departed his mother's womb. We also have the record of Jeremiah the prophet who in much the same way was set apart by God even before he was in his mother's womb.

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Jeremiah 1:5

"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations."

These examples confirm that God can and does work in those who yet have little or no capacities. The Holy Spirit is not limited by man's capabilities for with God all things are possible. Jeremiah and John stand out in this regard but it would not be wise to apply this to all babies.


Wes

When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of Glory died, my richest gain I count but loss and pour contempt on all my pride. - Isaac Watts