Scripture indicates that God is merciful to children and saves those who have not reached the age of accountability (Romans 5:12-14).
The sermon reflects on the merciful nature of God towards infants and young children who have not reached an age of accountability, meaning they are incapable of willful sin. As noted in Romans 5, Paul speaks of those who have not sinned as Adam did, emphasizing that sin and punishment are not applied to those unable to consciously choose to rebel. Furthermore, passages like 2 Samuel 12, where David expresses that he will go to his deceased infant son, give assurance of God's mercy towards children. John Newton also reflects on this, suggesting that many in heaven could very well be young children, thereby affirming the belief in God’s saving grace extended to the innocent.
Commentary