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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: Since Jesus is the ONLY way to heaven, then those who haven't heard will end up in hell. Would not a connected question be, why did Jesus give us the Great Commission if those who haven't heard can somehow get to heaven? If that's possible, then we should never tell anyone the gospel since if they never hear they have a chance for heaven, but if they hear and reject it then they have no chance. Rev 20:12 says those at the Great White Throne judgment will be judged according to their deeds which have been recorded in the "books." Since God is fair and just, those who never hear will not be judged as harshly as those who actively oppose anything connected with the Gospel. Cornelius and the Ethiopian eunuch are examples of someone who is searching for truth and God brings someone (Peter and Phillip) to them with the truth. D |