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NASB | Romans 10:12 For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, abounding in riches for all who call on Him; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 10:12 For there is no distinction between Jew and Gentile; for the same Lord is Lord over all [of us], and [He is] abounding in riches (blessings) for all who call on Him [in faith and prayer]. |
Bible Question: What will be the status (heaven or hell) of people who have never heard of the gospel? |
Bible Answer: rclouviere, Paul gives us a pretty clear answer in Romans. He says in chapter 10 that all who will call on him will be saved. But then he asks a series of rhetorical questions in which he tries to make clear the need for people to preach the gospel. Romans 10:14,15 "How then will they call on Him in whom they have not believed? How will they believe in Him whom they have not heard? And how will they hear without a preacher? How will they preach unless they are sent? Just as it is written, 'howbeautiful are the feet of those who bring good news of good things!'" verse 17 "So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ." So Paul says that somebody must preach the gospel in order for them to hear, and they must hear in order to believe, and must believe in order to call, and must call in order to be saved. A person might ask how this is fair to judge those who have not heard the gospel. Paul addresses this in the very first chapter from about verse 16 on to the end of the chapter. His summary is enough about God is evident in creation that they are without excuse. This does mean they understand Christ and the gospel through creation, it means rather they should know enough about God to not sin and therefore they are morally accountable. I'll admit that this is a terrifying notion but it remains the biblical answer to your question. In Christ, Beja |