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NASB | Romans 4:1 What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, has found? |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 4:1 What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather humanly speaking, has found? [Has he obtained a favored standing?] |
Bible Question:
I am new to having a relationship with Jesus, although I was raised a Catholic thru Catholic church/school, and didn't pay much attention. I listen to alot of radio christian stations: They say "Only way to heaven is thru Jesus Christ". My question, what about people who died before Jesus' time, jewish faith and people who believe in God; but not Jesus. Are they saying, only people in heaven will be people who died since Jesus died, and born again Christians. Thanks Mike |
Bible Answer: Mike, Welcome to the forum. The New Testament speaks of Old Testament saints who were saved by obedient faith in God. Abraham is the prime example spoken of in Romans 4 and James 2:21-26. So we know the Old Testament faithful were saved by faith in the promised Messiah. Here is little section of the catechism you may have missed when you weren't paying attention: "Those who, through no fault of their own, do not know the Gospel of Christ or his Church, but who nevertheless seek God with a sincere heart, and, moved by grace, try in their actions to do his will as they know it through the dictates of their conscience - those too may achieve eternal salvation.[337] 848 "Although in ways known to himself God can lead those who, through no fault of their own, are ignorant of the Gospel, to that faith without which it is impossible to please him, the Church still has the obligation and also the sacred right to evangelize all men."[338] Others on the forum may have different opinions. Emmaus |