Bible Question:
Dear fellow studiers of the word, I have recently discussed with someone, the merits and demerits, of predestination. During the discussion, he asked me a question about those who have never heard the Gospel. I remember that during my personal study, I read about Gods will and plan for those people (who i suppose could also include young children and those unborn). Could anyone please help me locate this passage? I want to thank all of you who are so willing to offer help, advice, knowledge, and directions when asked. God bless you all. |
Bible Answer: HI CHILDOFGOD: I think this might be the one your looking for. Romans 2:14 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: The verse above covers anyone that is in the position of not having ever, or will never hear the word of FAITH. Tribes in the Jungles of the Amazon, and the like. They may be Pagans to us, but God will judge their heart. Now to go on to the area of, the unborn, babies, children. this following information isn't in the Bible it's in LAW . COVENANT A covenant, in its most general signification, means any kind of promise or contract, a covenant is an agreement between two or more persons, entered into in writing and under seal, whereby either party stipulates for the truth of certain facts, or promises to perform or give something to the other, or to abstain from the performance of certain things. - 1st. The parties must be such as by law can enter into a contract. If either for want of understanding, as in the case of an idiot or lunatic; or in the case of an infant, in every case, the parties are not competent, they cannot bind themselves. - 2d. There must be an agreement. The assent or consent must be mutual for the agreement would be incomplete if either party withheld his assent to any of its terms. The assent of the parties to a contract necessarily supposes a free, fair, serious exercise of the reasoning faculty. We have the OLD Covenant, and the NEW Covenant, but God doesn't hold babies, and children any more responsible than MAN does. To make it short, as you can see, even in MANS LAW, we don't hold some of our citizens responsible. Hope this answers both sides of the question. In Christ JIM |