The Crossway Podcast 3 Misconceptions Parents Might Have About Their Children’s Salvation (Champ Thornton)
Aug 13, 2025
Champ Thornton, Director of children and family resources at Crossway and author, discusses three common misconceptions parents have regarding their children's salvation. He stresses the importance of ongoing faith and repentance over a one-time decision. Parents are encouraged to foster a genuine relationship with Christ in their kids, emphasizing acknowledgment of sin and relational aspects of salvation. This insightful conversation helps shift the focus from mere phrases or dates to nurturing a deeper spiritual connection.
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A Parent's Fear And God’s Calming Truths
- Champ Thornton recalls fearing for his children's future spiritual lives as they grew.
- He explains that biblical truths about salvation helped calm his parental anxiety over time.
Encourage Early Prayers Of Repentance
- When your child sins, guide them to repent and ask Jesus for forgiveness immediately.
- Pray with and for them that God would open their hearts to true belief.
Repentance And Faith Are Ongoing
- Repentance and faith are lifelong habits, not one-time acts confined to an initial conversion.
- True Christians continually turn from sin and believe in Jesus throughout life.
