Or is it that no one will go to hell because they haven’t heard of Jesus Christ? The heathen will go to hell for murder, rape, adultery, lust, theft, lying, etc. Sin is not failing to hear the gospel. Rather, "sin is the transgression of the Law" (1 John 3:4). If we really care about the lost, we will become missionaries and take the good news of God’s forgiveness in Christ to them.
What do you think?
2006-11-29 03:48:35 · 25 answers · asked by fasi 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
That is what we are called to do. But, when Jesus returns, He will give any who have not been told the Word the chance to choose. Then, it will be up to them how they will spend eternity. God Bless
2006-11-29 03:52:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I find it funny how people say religion is created to contain people and keep them in control. May I ask how so? I live a more free life than most people and I am sure I am much happier than most Christian and non alike. Also, I am positive that the incidence of depression and suicide is much lower among Christians than athiests, account for that! Why do therapists encourage those struggling with depression to find a religion? Because it heals. Turn to Christ those of you who haven't and be truly free.
As for the question stated: There are many different takes on what will happen to those who have not heard the message depending on who you talk to. My personal belief is not very deep rooted or well backed by any verses of the Bible so I present it loosely as a starting point. Those who have not heard the message of Jesus can't have a relationship with him. If you don't have a relationship with him you go to hell.
2006-11-29 11:57:11 · answer #2 · answered by nicholasatuca 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
How can you base that judgement on a book that was written in a dead language 2000 years ago, and constantly updated by man, "God's Word"
Especially considering that the only disciple that could possibly write was Peter, who was a tax collector. The rest of them were carpenters and fishermen. Do you really think that a miracle occured 2000 years ago and Snap! They could write? Even if they had someone write it for them, do you really think that they accurately portrayed what was told to them? Men lie and spread the "word" as they see fit.
Also, just because not everyone doesn't believe the bible is the word of God, doesn't mean they are a heathen.
I happen to believe very much in God, but I think what comes out of the mouths of men are Bogus. When I die, I'll look for the true God to tell me the truth.
2006-11-29 12:02:40 · answer #3 · answered by Rosebee 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
People ask why must Satan be released for a season. Your question is the reason Satan must be released. Everyone must get the chance to accept Jesus or deny Him.
Revelation 20
1And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand.
2And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand years,
3And cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal upon him, that he should deceive the nations no more, till the thousand years should be fulfilled: and after that he must be loosed a little season.
2006-11-29 11:55:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Bible tells us that when the true Christ returns that ALL will know Him. When Christ returns , then starts the LORDS Day, the millieum, the 1000 years. This is a time before the final judgement when ALL will know and be taught Gods Word. Some have heard so much false doctrine and lies that if God judged them by what they think they know , they'd for sure perrish;...but , God wishes for none of His souls to perish and He is a very patient and forgiving Father.
2006-11-29 11:54:04 · answer #5 · answered by rhanjo 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I had the same question so in my quiet time i asked GOD and he showed me in his word several things .so many times it says JESUS will only return when every person on this earth has heard his name. Second Our father is a loving father who wants all his children with him . we all will have the same choice . to go with our father or turn from him but remember this will be at the end Everyone will know he is GOD> is says the mountains crumble and every creature falls down at his name. I do know that as CHRIST followers we are called to tell everyone the good news so just keep praying for everyone to hear his name then finally we can go home
2006-11-29 11:58:04 · answer #6 · answered by Lynda W 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The only people who will go to hell as I understand my Bible, are those who have not accepted Jesus Christ as their Savior. Now, if they never heard of Jesus Christ, that is my fault and your fault because we either didn't go and tell them or didn't pay to send someone to tell them. It is the nature of man to realize that there is a higher power. The early Indians worshiped the sun and the moon. In their own way they set rules to live by and to fail to live by these rules resulted in punishment.
Fortunately God will have to make the decision who gets in and who does not. I know only this. My God is merciful, I am a living example of that fact. He will decide based on His wisdom who spends eternity with Him and who does not.
2006-11-29 11:59:38 · answer #7 · answered by loufedalis 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well it goes along with the great commission. Jesus said " Go into all the world and preach the gospel". I believe we daily come into contact with people who need to hear it and it is our job to spread it. It needs to be here in America and other countries as well. I do believe though that it will be on us if they don't.
2006-11-29 11:57:16 · answer #8 · answered by Shannon B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To get into Heaven do not depends on hearing the gospel at all, but in making it live, I mean in your way of living. (and more specific: in the way of dying - I mean the way of living at your last time)
The fact of read / know the gospel makes you feel more or less comfortable there...
Think in this example: When you are invited to the house of an unknown people, you will stay seated and keep silence most of the time. If you are invited to the house of your best friend, you will feel you are in home and you will empty the refigerator, too!
The same happens with God, if you have a "good" life and most of all a "good" death, you will get into Heaven but as much you know Him as much you will feel like fish in water at Heaven.
So, people that hasn't heared the Gospel could get into Heaven, too. As well as people who have heard It could not get there if heir lives were not "enough".
Hope I was clear...
2006-11-29 12:12:35 · answer #9 · answered by NES 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
God is present everywhere and his presence can be felt, and if someone is living in such a stone-age where knowing God is not there, then minimum requirement is the belief in One God.
But In this age, there is no excuse one must strive to find what is the purpose of life and which is the true God.
Otherwise there is no salvation.
I recommend going through following two web-sites
http://www.ahya.org/amm/modules.php?name=Lectures&d_op=viewdownload&cid=22
http://www.islamtomorrow.com
2006-11-29 11:54:12 · answer #10 · answered by ss1886 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋