Do you think Jesus would answer me and tell me everything that's in the bible, even though there are no bibles anywhere near me and none are available?
If so, which version would Jesus give me, the version taught in Baptist communities, Catholic communities, or Jewish communities, or would he give me something completely different?
Just so there's no confusion about what I'm asking, imagine you are a Native American, before Europeans settlers arrived in North America. Let's say the year is 1000 CE. If I had called on God, do you think Jesus would answer and give me what was being taught in Great Brittain at the time? Or would I get a completely different answer, from another god or set of gods?
Also, if you say that Jesus wouldn't answer for ANY reason whatsoever, does this mean that Jesus is a tribal deity, and NOT a universal god or part of god?
2007-07-09 12:24:09 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Everyone, please stay within the confines of the question. 1000 CE, North America... Europeans won't arrive for another 492 years. Which version of christianity will Jesus give someone who calls out to god?
2007-07-09 12:39:32 · update #1
Miracles happen to those who believe in them. Otherwise why does not the Virgin Mary appear to Lamaists, Mohammedans, or Hindus who have never heard of her.
— Bernard Berenson (1865-1959)
Saints fly only in the eyes of their disciples.
— Hindu proverb
2007-07-09 12:31:32 · answer #1 · answered by HawaiianBrian 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
God will hear your prayer and in time He will send someone to your aid. Who He chooses would probably dictate which Bible they would bring with them. Jesus would not come down from heaven to be your personal tutor. He would send the Holy Spirit to reside with in you and to give you understanding in the things that you need to know.
That does not mean you would know the whole Bible because the Holy Spirit came into your life, there are many people that have been filled with the Holy Spirit that have never bothered to read a Bible and consequently only know what they have been told by others about it.
That does not mean that the Holy Spirit would be useless to you, He would give you wisdom in the things you need to know.
I did notice that you packaged your favorite digs against Christians into the question.
I don't think anyone can beat the story told by EyeLovesJesus. She has described what happens to those who come to the end of themselves and put their faith in Jesus. God's blessings upon her.
grace2u
2007-07-09 12:35:53 · answer #2 · answered by Theophilus 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There is a chapter in the Bible that discusses this. If someone had never heard of Christ then they will be judged "outside the law." If they stived to live a good life helping others even without knowledge of Christ then they would still go to heaven.
2007-07-09 12:38:59 · answer #3 · answered by silver wings 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
God will and does answer you where ever you are and whatever language you are....
and the native Americans( the nations) knew of the great spirit before the foolish white man came over here
2007-07-09 12:32:40 · answer #4 · answered by coffee_pot12 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the Bible says that the word of God is written on each persons heart. He might not give you a religion but to lead you to living by the fruits of the spirit (love,peace,patience,kindness,goodness,faithfulness,gentleness,and self-control) even in a society that would not gonsider these to be of high priority.
2007-07-09 12:32:21 · answer #5 · answered by David F 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The documents of Vatican II answers your question.
It is said that if a person did not have any chance of hearing about God or Christ and that they lived in a good way, respecting the love commandment of Christ (you don't need that bible to know that you should love your neighbour as yourself) and that they would believe in one all powerful God could achieve salvation without the Gospel.
2007-07-09 12:33:12 · answer #6 · answered by FREDERIC L 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hello The Confirmed Atheist… :)
You must have read some of my answers here, before haven't you.. :)
Yes, Jesus will answer you if you are searching Him with a sincere and longing heart.. :)
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I used to be an Atheist..I hated Christians..I would do anything and everything to try and discredit them..I used to be a druggie, whore and a child abuser..
What kind of proof does one need..my life was a living hell here on earth..I was bitter, wanting all for me, or nothing, I did not care about my family, it was all about ME..
My brother asked me to go to church with him and my 3 young children, (he was screwing up my plan to commit suicide that day) I told him I was not dressed, he said he would wait..so I went..I swore at the Pastor called him a Jesus Freak and told him he was crazy..All the Pastor could do is tell me that he Loved me, and Jesus did too..that made me all the madder and wanting me to go back, just to do the same..
The following Sunday, I did go back, but before I could say or do anything, the Pastor asked who wanted to be baptized that day..my hand went up in the air..I was baptized in the Lake (Kingston) behind the church that as a little child, I would make fun and taunt the other children who went to that church..
The Pastor asked if I believed that Jesus died for my sins, I said No, but I want to..I said I knew that I was a sinner and I wanted to be a good Mom for my oldest daughter, whom I could not Love.. :(
That was on August 28, 1978..I smoked a joint on the way home..when I woke the next morning, I was "quoting the Bible" (I never read it before) I was so full of peace, Love, joy, kindness and gentleness, I could hardly contain the the Love that dwelt deep within my heart..the empty pit in my stomach was gone..a veil was lifted from my eyes..
I was looking through different eyes..my vision was finally clear for the first time in my life..I felt clean, as white as snow..I was set free from drugs, greed, hatred, anger and swearing..
My daughter came to see what was happening..I said to Sherry, I Love you..and for the first time in her sweet ten years of her little life, I meant it and I could feel within my soul..we both hugged each other and cried.. :)
I will never go back to hurting others, nor hatred, greed, lust, envy, strife and why should I for who the Son hath set Free, Is Free Indeed..Praise the Lord..Glory be to God in the Highest..
In Jesus Most Precious Name..
With Love..In Christ..
Additional:
I was quoting the King James Bible..I do not know why..you have to take that up with Jesus.. :)
Also:
If there was a different God other than the Christian God, then why did not they answer my heart felt prayer.. :(
After all I am 1/4 Native American.. :)
2007-07-09 12:39:05 · answer #7 · answered by EyeLovesJesus 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
There are accounts of Missionaries who located people groups that had received a "pre-Gospel" from an Angel. Those people then accepted the Gospel when it was brought with the missionaries and they accepted the Bible readily.
They are rare cases in history, but not unknown. The two I know of were pretty clear on the atonement for sins.
TEK
2007-07-09 12:28:19 · answer #8 · answered by TEK 4 · 3⤊ 2⤋
IF you called out to God...... that's a big IF, but the answer is yes. He would hear you and respond. The problem though is not that you haven't had access to hearing about God is it?
The real question is IF you were born in a time and with the access to Christianity and decided to turn your back on God - then what?
2007-07-09 12:33:09 · answer #9 · answered by teran_realtor 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Jesus doesn't go zipping around handing out Bibles.
People believed in God before the printing press and the translations, didn't they?
2007-07-09 12:28:45 · answer #10 · answered by pamiekins 4 · 4⤊ 2⤋