Therefore, based upon Jeremiah 31:31–34 and its description of regeneration in the New Covenant participants, and in light of Christ’s definition of the entrance requirements to the kingdom (Jn. 3:5, 6) and church (Mt. 16:16–18), I cannot say that children of believers are “in” the New Covenant or church or kingdom or “God’s people” until they show, by outward confession, evidence of regeneration. It has been objected that perhaps Jeremiah 31:34 is an eschatological reference because of the stated
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