Every parent who has lost a child has dealt with disturbing, haunting questions. Why my child? Where is my baby now? Will I ever see my child again? Renowned Bible expositor John MacArthur tackles the question of infant death (in the womb or following birth) in his trademark style - with detailed attention to Scriptures that hold the answers. No death occurs apart from the purposes of God. MacArthur assures readers, just as no life occurs apart from the purposes of God. This comforting book is certain to bring consolation to those experiencing this most painful loss.
Every parent who has lost a child has dealt with disturbing, haunting questions. Why my child? Where is my baby now? Will I ever see my child again?
Renowned Bible expositor John MacArthur tackles the question of infant death (in the womb or following birth) in his trademark style-with detailed attention to Scriptures that hold the answers. No death occurs apart from the purposes of God, MacArthur assures readers, just as no life occurs apart from the purposes of God.
With a pastor’s heart, he leads readers to an understanding of the eternal destination of these precious little ones. His conclusion: Babies-and anyone else who has not reached the condition of accountability-go to heaven when they die, and there will, indeed, be a time of blessed reunion with these souls.
This comforting book is certain to bring consolation to those experiencing this most painful loss.
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5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Stephanie Walker (southeastern Ohio), September 25, 2009
After the death of our 3 year old son this summer, we had many questions. This book by John MacArthur didn't answer all the ?'s, but it did give us comfort and many biblical truths to hold to concerning our child. I have reread this book 3x's in the past two months, it keeps filling gaps each time I read it.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Bev (Garden Grove, CA), July 29, 2009
With incredible compassion and a strong biblical foundation, John MacArthur speaks to the hearts of grieving parents and those who grieve with them. God has the answers to the questions and the deep hurt that follows the death of an infant, a pre-born child, or a young child, and those who never develop beyond the capacity of a child. We are saved by grace. And so it is with the child who dies. A grace we may not fully understand, but John very capably attempts to explain it, and then he gives us still more as he speaks to our own lives and God's provision and direction for the journey of grief.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by tony (florissant mo), February 21, 2009
May this bless you. I recently lost my son JAN.28 09 do to asthma. also he had other medical problems, cerebral palsy.One day as I was listens to John MacArthur about a book called Safe in the Arms of God. I had a lot of questions concerning my son accountability before the Lord. I must say it was a blessing coming from the WORD OF GOD nothing else will comfort.MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU IN HIS LOVE.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Steven Gilley (Fresno, CA), January 06, 2009
This book had special meaning to a friend who just lost a son. John MacArthurs books are great resourses for those who are hurting.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Lorie Mieczkowski (Richmond, MI), October 23, 2008
This is an excellent book explaining how we can know for sure, from Scripture, that our little ones are with the Lord. It is very comforting and an excellent resource for Christian and non-Christian parents alike. There is a wonderful Gospel presentation within the book in the context of whether or not a parent will see his or her child in heaven. We have lost five little ones before birth at various stages of development, and I can say that this book is the best I have read on this subject. It is not hard to read, but be sure to have your Kleenex ready, as the testimonies shared are very moving. I have recommended and given this book to many parents based on the tremendous help it was to our family. Thanks to John MacArthur for his thorough yet caring discussion of this difficult topic.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Bev (Garden Grove, CA), June 23, 2008
With warmth and compassion and a strong biblical basis, John MacArthur answers the questions that can disturb, and even haunt, the heart of a parent who has lost a baby through miscarriage, neonatal death, in the early months of life, or a very young child, or even abortion. It is a book that will comfort and move a parent forward in their journey of grief -- not with pat answers, but with answers that come from the heart of God. I have read it in my own need and I have given it to others.
0 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Kevin (Canada), December 27, 2007
The question that every discerning reader must ask himself is this: "Is faith essential for salvation?" In this book, John MacArthur postulates a means of salvation apart from faith. The person writing this review believes that the cornerstone of all Christian theology is that justification comes only by faith alone, and that a biblical theology concerning what happens to dead babies begins with this uncompromising premise. In the Evangelicals and Catholics Together controversy, John MacArthur defended the doctrine of Justification by Faith Alone. He would have done well to apply the same rigor in this book.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Charlene Dickerson (TX), November 15, 2007
John MacArthur did a very good job
answering questions about the death
of a child and eternity. He supplied
scripture to refer to and study
God’s words about it.
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