What happens to those who have never heard of Jesus?

[John 8:32]

All I am saying is that if someone murders a loved one, your reaction will not be the same as if someone stole a dollar. Quit pretending that it would.

Our reactions don't matter, God's does...

Rom 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Any unrepented, unforgiven sin results in death.

 

[Webb]

John8:32--Those before the "law of faith" (Rom.3:27) will be judged (the Jews, for they only were under Moses law) by Moses law, and the gentile ( not being under Moses and before the coming of the "law of faith" which gave the commission of Mk.16:15,16) will be judged by that law described in Romans 2.

 

[stovebolts]

John8:32--Those before the "law of faith" (Rom.3:27) will be judged (the Jews, for they only were under Moses law) by Moses law, and the gentile ( not being under Moses and before the coming of the "law of faith" which gave the commission of Mk.16:15,16) will be judged by that law described in Romans 2.

What of those in 2013 who have never heard the gospel that are of the age of accontablity?... You do know that there are people today that have never heard the gospel by no fault of their own. I am curious to hear what you believe their fate is and why.

 

[John 8:32]

John8:32--Those before the "law of faith" (Rom.3:27) will be judged (the Jews, for they only were under Moses law) by Moses law, and the gentile ( not being under Moses and before the coming of the "law of faith" which gave the commission of Mk.16:15,16) will be judged by that law described in Romans 2.

You have some scripture to prove this I assume? You also have some scripture that disputes the veracity of Acts 4:12? It kinda means what it says but doesn't really?

 

[Webb]

You have some scripture to prove this I assume? You also have some scripture that disputes the veracity of Acts 4:12? It kinda means what it says but doesn't really?

I gave scripture and notice you didn't regard it. As for Acts 4:12, please read the previous chapter vs. 17-24. The "law of faith" (Rom. 3:27) is the law of Christ, (Rom.7:1-7). Peter referred to Moses who pointed people to the coming Christ and as the one we should now hear if you will please read Acts 3. Thats why we have Peter's inspired statement in Acts4 :12. The gentile never was under Moses law, only the jew, now all are under the words of Christ and will be judged by His word, Jn.12:47-50.

 

[VirginShallConceive]

Our reactions don't matter, God's does...

One's reactions say a lot about one's belief. You can type all you want, but when it comes to your actual response to an event, that's where the truth lies.

 

[tandemcpl]

All know there is a God by His creation:

For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse. (Rom. 1:19-20, ESV)

Those that have never heard of Jesus or the Gospels will still be judged by Jesus. If they follow the works of the law that was written on their hearts there is a chance, IMO, they will be saved.

For when Gentiles, who do not have the law, by nature do what the law requires, they are a law to themselves, even though they do not have the law. They show that the work of the law is written on their hearts, while their conscience also bears witness, and their conflicting thoughts accuse or even excuse them on that day when, according to my gospel, God judges the secrets of men by Christ Jesus. (Rom. 2:14-16, ESV)

Just my two cents worth.

Be blessed.

Toby

 

[for_his_glory]

You ever read the O.T.?

Gen 18:1 And the LORD appeared unto him in the plains of Mamre: and he sat in the tent door in the heat of the day;

Sounds to me like Abraham knew the Lord. I won't bore you by going through and showing that there were individuals that Christ dealt with, but here is another example...

1Co 10:1 Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea;
1Co 10:2 And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea;
1Co 10:3 And did all eat the same spiritual meat;
1Co 10:4 And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.

Hmmm, seems at this time, all of Israel saw Christ.

Exo 20:1 And God spake all these words, saying,

God spoke directly to the people.

You said: What about this one?

Act 4:12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.

that leave out anyone prior to Christ?

I thought you meant that anyone before Christ were not saved. I do apologize if I misinterpreted your statement ..........that leave out anyone prior to Christ?

 

[Shakes]

The number one thing people ask me when debating this is "What about the innocent people in Africa who have never heard of God?" First of all, there is not one innocent person on this planet, we have all sinned regardless of who you are and what you know. Secondly, if God pardoned those who didn't hear his word, then spreading the Gospel would be the WORST thing you could do for their salvation! Hence, Jesus wouldn't have told us to spread it at all.

So what do you believe happens to those who've never heard of Jesus? I agree with you about spreading the gospel and the book of Acts testifies to the idea that it is crucial that everyone needs to hear about Jesus. At this point, I guess I lean towards an available light theory. I think those who've never heard of Jesus will be punished by God according to the law he wrote on their hearts and then be destroyed. I don't think there is any chance of salvation for anyone outside of Jesus. God did write a law on all of our hearts, but no law can save anyone. I think those who've had the opportunity to hear about Jesus and reject him will be punished more harshly then those who haven't. But, I haven't studied the subject much and I'm probably mistaken.