Discussion on the Canons (3)

Questions on Articles 17, 18: What does article 17 say about children that die in infancy? Does the Bible teach anything definite with respect to this ? What should be our answer to them that mur­mur at the doctrine of election? (Article 18.) To what should a believing contemplation of election and reprobation lead us? Why? Answers: Article 17 seems to teach that all children of believers that die in infancy are surely saved. However, it may be remarked: (1)  That for such an absolute...