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1 | The people that never heard of Jesus? | Rom 1:20 | skasian | 213675 | ||
Hi, I just wondered what happens to the people that do not know who Jesus is? I know that Jesus is the key to be accepted to heaven but it is not their fault that they never were presentated with an opportunity to get to know who He is or even heard of Him. Its not a question of ignorance. Its a question of not being across the Word of God during their lives. What really happens to them after life? Do God purish them to Hell even though they may be good people? Thanks |
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2 | The people that never heard of Jesus? | Rom 1:20 | Vintage68 | 213835 | ||
skasian From what you are asking, I do not believe Romans1:18-20 answers that question. Let me explain why I believe these verses do not answer you. In these three verses you can only see the severity of God, as Paul says the Wrath of God. But we know that Gods Wrath is always tempered with His Mercy, that is what were looking for. The 3 verses given are only addressing the issue of God being seen (a belief in a supreme creator.) But if you go back in this chapter to the 3 previous verses 15 - 17 you will see Paul addressing the issue you are concerned about. Romans1:15-17 15) So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also. 16) For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. 17) For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. These 3 verses speak of Jesus. The gospel of Christ is what Paul brought to the Romans. Explaining the righteousness of God and how he grants salvation to everyone that believes. BUT Anyone that has not ever had the chance to hear the Gospel, or to accept Jesus as their personal savior. They fall under a different provision of God for the express circumstance you are describing. Romans.2:11-16 11) For there is no respect of persons with God. 12) For as many as have sinned without law shall also perish without law: and as many as have sinned in the law shall be judged by the law; 13) (For not the hearers of the law are just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified. 14) For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a law unto themselves: 15) Which shew the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another;) 16) In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel. The crux of your question is. "Does God punish them to Hell even though they may be good people" As you can see 11-16 gives you Pauls whole thought. But for your answer 13-15 are crucial. God will judge the hearts of men, that never had the opportunity, to accept Jesus Christ as Savior. Is this sufficient for you Vintage68 |
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3 | The people that never heard of Jesus? | Rom 1:20 | Beja | 213836 | ||
Vintage, You are sorely in error here. The entire idea in this section of romans is that this group of people are without excuse. The entire point is that the idea of some noble minded, good man out there who perished and just didn't get a fair shake is a myth that Paul is purposely doing away with in this passage. Pay close attention to verses 18-20. Also, consider chapter 3, verse 9. This is a key verse for interpreting everything that has come before because in it he states what in his mind is what has already been covered, "both Jews and Greeks are all under sin." The entirety of Paul's point in Romans 1:18-3:20 is that nobody is excusable. Not through ignorance, not through presuming on God's mercy, not through hearing the law, not through doing the law, not from anything at all. We are all under God's righteous judgement. Understanding this, is key to understanding the amazing gospel that follows in 3:21 and on. There is no second arrangement! There is no other criteria of judgement! It is Christ or the inexcusable law. The fact the gentiles have it written on their hearts IS what makes them without excuse! Because deep down they knew what was right and they chose evil anyways. NOBODY will arrive at heaven and hear God say, "Gee, you never got a chance to hear my gospel, and you didn't get the law, but I see you always did right by your concience, come on in to heave because you are a good guy!" EVERYBODY has chosen wrong, sin and wickedness, and we will all be judged apart from Christ. I would give a much more thorough and organized defense of what I've stated, but its 2:15 am here right now and I just logged on because I couldn't sleep. I look forward to the more well laid statements of what I've just said that are sure to come! In Love, Beja |
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4 | The people that never heard of Jesus? | Rom 1:20 | Morant61 | 213838 | ||
Greetings Beja! Excellent response! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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