Pre-School Theology Question

Looking back over my own childhood, I remember asking my School Teachers, Sunday School Teachers, parents and family many questions from K-12th grade and beyond. Vividly remembering many of those responses, it seems that the answers I received fell into four categories. 1. A response that would help keep them assured for their own peace of mind 2. Biblical Truth 3. A watered down version of a Biblical Doctrine 4. Heresy

Over at The Reformed Stooge, Corey's son asks one of those questions...

From The Reformed Stooge:

My oldest son, who will be 5 years old this July (Lord willing), recently asked this question:

"If someone's faith runs out, will God send them to the lake of fire?"

So, how many precious doctrines come to mind when asked a question like that? One challenge as a father is making the attempt to answer in a way that he can "grasp"; yet not twist the truth by "watering down" the theology. One of my prayerful supplications is that I can address questions like the one above from everyone in my household, my immediate family, and others in my "circle of influence"...

Proverbs 1:7-9 (English Standard Version)

7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.

8 Hear, my son, your father’s instruction, and forsake not your mother’s teaching,9for they are a graceful garland for your head and pendants for your neck.

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