Covenant and family life

The baptismal promise that Christian parents make is just one of a handful of vows that a believer may take in his or her lifetime. The fact that this vow is taken is a testimony to the importance that believers place on the godly rearing of their children. We baptize our children because we view them as children of the covenant, given to us by God in grace. Although they are born in sin, they are holy (1 Cor. 7:14). This holiness comes from belonging to God in Christ. Covenant children are...