Bible Question:
I know this topic is old, but... What about those who have never heard of Christ? Where is Gods mercy in eternal damnation of a people for the traditions of their fathers? John 3:5, "... Except a man be born of the water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God." Baptism is manditory... what about those people who were in natural practice, better Christians than you or I, if given the chance to hear of Christ and be baptised, if they would have, why would they be damned for not performing the manditory ordinance when God, in His infinant wisdom prepares a way for all... "If the dead rise not at all? why are they then baptized for the dead?" It's a question answered with another question... "If there is no ressurection?" "Then why is there baptism for the dead?" It's pretty self explanitory... One thing to remember, God is not the authory of confusion, Christs teachings are more meaningful if using commonsense in reading |
Bible Answer: Dachande, thanks for your reply. An often asked question by man is his protest, what about those who have never heard the gospel? Your premise is that God owes everyone a chance to hear it and that there are "good" people out there. Well, I would agree there are "good" people. But good relative to what? Man's standard? or God's? A fundamental error in theology is a misunderstanding of man an his nature and the holiness of God. Please read Romans 1,2 and you will see there is none righteous and none who seek after God.The bible makes it clear, man's heart is desperately wicked and is by nature at emnity toward God(Romans 8) Please read Eph. 1,2 anlong with John 6 and Romans 8-9. You will see that only those whom God chooses to show mercy are saved. Who are you to say to God whom He should show mercy. Shall the clay say to the potter why have you made me this way? Please read your entire bible(and no other uninspired sources)before you fall into the trap that works save you(such as baptism). |