Salvation and Children

Pearls of Biblical Wisdom for Believers and Fathers

My son Joel Cook joins me in this podcast. He is on staff with Child Evangelism Fellowship here in Greenville S. C. Mark 10:13-16 and Matthew 18:1-6 and 18:10-14 are key Scripture passages we emphasize. We draw upon numerous quotes from godly men as to ministry to children. Joel explains how critical children's ministry is between the ages of three and fourteen. We cover how important follow-up is when a child receives salvation. Joel explains a whole series of questions you can ask children that will clarify their understanding of who God is, sin, the gospel, who Jesus is, what is the way of salvation, why is Jesus the only one that can save from sin etc. He explains in detail the ministry of Child Evangelism Fellowship and the vast resource of materials and training they offer that will help all those who minister to children. Their website address is: https://cefpress.com/evangelism/gospel-tools/ The local CEF website in Greenville S.C. address is https://cefgreenville.com/ We explain how to approach explaining assurance of salvation after a child has received salvation through Christ. Joel explains the acronym G R OW as to the essentials of children growing in faith. Joel mentions many creative ways to have a gospel ministry to children including Gospel Face Painting, the wordless book (explaining the gospel with colors), explaining the meaning of those colors in a bracelet he wears etc. He explains the tell, tell, tell prayer. He explains how to use promise and conditions verses to children in their relationship with the Lord. He explains the way of life ministry (as to both structured opportunities and spontaneous opportunities) to children especially as it relates to parents found in Deuteronomy. We also give examples of several ways to have family devotions with children. We conclude with much emphasis on the critical importance of prayer in parenting and ministry to children.