Subject: Christians before Jesus came |
Bible Note: I do agree with you about the OT folks who were looking forward to salvation based on their belief in their God in spite of not knowing the details. However, I must disagree as follows. Quoted from your statement: As for the Gentiles before Jesus they weren't saved...The Gentiles are pagan and therefore not saved. In contrast, Rom 2:12 For as many as have sinned without law will also perish without law, and as many as have sinned in the law will be judged by the law 13(for not the hearers of the law are just in the sight of God, but the doers of the law will be justified; 14for when Gentiles, who do not have the law, by nature do the things in the law, these, although not having the law, are a law to themselves, 15who show the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and between themselves their thoughts accusing or else excusing them) 16in the day when God will judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ, according to my gospel. We see in this Book from Paul that God does deal with those who live and die without the law. They're judged by how well they lived and abided by the conscience that God gave them, verse 15. I'm thankful that our God truly is a just and loving God. His Judgments are perfect and just. Blessings to you, dear friend. Country Girl |