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1 | The Gospel the sole means of salvation? | Rom 1:16 | John Reformed | 39387 | ||
Dear Searcher, At least Israel had the prophets and the promise given to Abraham. They had the law. God did mighty deeds among them. He called out to them to repent time and time again. I want to know how it is that pagans are damned for not believing in a Gospel they never even heard of? Is there any NT revelation that pertains to this question? Understand, I am posing questions that unbelievers ask all the time. They want to know how a just God can do such a thing and still be just. We must give an answer from Scripture. John John |
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2 | The Gospel the sole means of salvation? | Rom 1:16 | meusing | 39391 | ||
Rom 2:11 (Amplified) For God shows no partiality [undue favor or unfairness; with Him one man is not different from another]. [Deut. 10:17; II Chron. 19:7.] 12 All who have sinned without the Law will also perish without [regard to] the Law, and all who have sinned under the Law will be judged and condemned by the Law. 13 For it is not merely hearing the Law [read] that makes one righteous before God, but it is the doers of the Law who will be held guiltless and acquitted and justified. 14 When Gentiles who have not the [divine] Law do instinctively what the Law requires, they are a law to themselves, since they do not have the Law. 15 They show that the essential requirements of the Law are written in their hearts and are operating there, with which their consciences (sense of right and wrong) also bear witness; and their [moral] decisions (their arguments of reason, their condemning or approving thoughts) will accuse or perhaps defend and excuse [them] 16 On that day when, as my Gospel proclaims, God by Jesus Christ will judge men in regard to the things which they conceal (their hidden thoughts). [Eccl. 12:14.] Note he is talking about doing the Law. he goes on to show Rom 3:23 Since all have sinned and are falling short of the honor and glory which God bestows and receives. If others talk about the unfairness of God it is because they have heard the good news or redemtion, and rejected it, wanting to go their own way, not God's. |
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3 | The Gospel the sole means of salvation? | Rom 1:16 | John Reformed | 39397 | ||
Dear Searcher, I am in complete agreement. No man will be justified by the keeping of the law. The law was given to show how sinful we are. Those who use arguements about "What about the poor native in the jungle who never heard of Jesus etc." are attempting to avoid judgement by implying that God is not just. However, You and I _were_ presented with the Gospel but many, throughout history, have not. Why not? God is certainly able to see to it that ALL are granted the same chance to be saved! Was it just our good fortune? If it is His will that all be saved, why are'nt they ALL given the opportunity? John |
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4 | The Gospel the sole means of salvation? | Rom 1:16 | meusing | 39403 | ||
Meusing here, Before Christ God chose Abraham and the Children of Israel to show His name to all men. In Christ he has given the world the church, or rather He has given the Church the world. It is our resposibility that the world HAS the oportunity to hear the Gospel. Think, it was His will that Ninevah (a heathen city) be saved, so he sent Jonah to preach repentance. It was upon Jonah's obedience in preaching repentance that the people of Ninivah repented and God was able to spare them. God uses us to bear the good news. there is life and salvation in no other than Jesus. It is an awsome responsibility, so we should figure out how we are going to present Christ to the lost rather than try to figgure out how God can save them without our obediance. just my meusings. |
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5 | The Gospel the sole means of salvation? | Rom 1:16 | Morant61 | 39404 | ||
Greetings Meusing! Thanks for the reminder my friend! I have discussed the topic of "How can people be saved, who have never heard" several times on this forum. It has always been my contention that God will make Himself known. But, I forgot all about Ninevah. Here is a great example. Ninevah needed to hear, so God made sure that they did! :-) Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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