Knowing Christ

[NITE OWL]

Are there any scriptures that talk about people getting into heaven without knowing Christ? I'm not talking about those who reject the gospel. I mean people who have never heard of Christ. There are some out there you know. What happens when they die? Does the bible address this issue?

[AFaceInTheCrowd]

JESUS said that HE is the way,the truth,and the life and that no man can come to the FATHER except through HIM.

[Dad Ernie]

Are there any scriptures that talk about people getting into heaven without knowing Christ? I'm not talking about those who reject the gospel. I mean people who have never heard of Christ. There are some out there you know. What happens when they die? Does the bible address this issue?

Greetings Nite Owl,

Can you PROVE to me that there are those "out there" that in their entire lives they have never considered God? I would grant you that babies, children and the mentally infirm may not have had the opportunity, but for those I believe there are special conditions relating to them regarding salvation.

So how do YOU know that there are "some out there" that have never had the opportunity to believe in God or to accept Christ?

I know that you cannot PROVE this, so you are just conjecturing. The Word says that "God wishes that none should perish, but that all would come to the knowledge of salvation which is found in Christ Jesus." So your "speculation" means nothing in light of God's Word.

Blessings,

Dad Ernie

[Constant]

Honestly how can a person go through life not ever knowing that the only way into Heaven is through Christ? I don't think that can happen. It is all over the place every where you turn there is someone out there preaching. Yes I agree that babbies and children don't get the chance to fully accept Christ and be saved but for teens and adults? There shouldn't be any excuses! Parents should be teahing their children the way of the Lord and adults should put down the potty magazines and pick up a Bible. This is only my opinion!

[NITE OWL]

You all missed the meaning of my question, so I'll put it like this.

The day Chist died on the cross, there had to be people in other parts of the world that had no idea Christ even existed.

What about the people in the jungles of the amazon a thousand years ago? The indians before any other race set foot on their land?

I just asked a question. Is there any scripture that addresses this subect. But since you brought it up...

Hearing the name of Jesus and knowing Jesus are two different things. I as a child was never told about Christ. I don't fault them for that. It was I who introduced them to the Lord. But on to knowing and hearing.

If someone hears the name of Christ and no one explains to that person who Christ is, isn't that basically the same as not hearing about God? How can someone worship a God they know nothing about? How can they be accountable for their sins if they don't know God's commandments?

I hear names everyday but I don't know who those people are. Open up a phone book. Look at all those names. Do you know each and every one of those individuals? Who they are, what they stand for?

The same holds true for Christ Jesus. If you know the name but not the message, what good is it? Not everyone who hears the name of Christ is going to run for a bible. They need a reason. Don't take it for granted that everyone who hears the name, hears the message. You'd be surprised at what's out there.

Anyway, I was looking for some scripture.

[amazingrace]

Psalm 19:1-3

1; The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth His handywork.

2: Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.

3: There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.

Romans 1: 18-21:

18: For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungoldiness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteouness;

19: Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them.

20: For the invisible things of Him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse;

21: Because that, when they knew God they glorified Him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.

Those who die without having ever heard the message of salvation, or a message of the true God will still be judged according to their own standards for what is right or wrong in their own conscience, which, because of their sin nature they violate even their own self-imposed rules.

[Constant]

Psalm 19:1-3

1; The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth His handywork.

2: Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.

3: There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.

Romans 1: 18-21:

18: For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungoldiness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteouness;

19: Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them.

20: For the invisible things of Him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse;

21: Because that, when they knew God they glorified Him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.

Those who die without having ever heard the message of salvation, or a message of the true God will still be judged according to their own standards for what is right or wrong in their own conscience, which, because of their sin nature they violate even their own self-imposed rules.

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ANd Night Owl, try not to be sarcastic towards me okay?! Try to rephrase your question the next time you have one. Then maybe people will understand you better!

[NITE OWL]

Psalm 19:1-3

1; The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth His handywork.

2: Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.

3: There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.

Romans 1: 18-21:

18: For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungoldiness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteouness;

19: Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them.

20: For the invisible things of Him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse;

21: Because that, when they knew God they glorified Him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.

Those who die without having ever heard the message of salvation, or a message of the true God will still be judged according to their own standards for what is right or wrong in their own conscience, which, because of their sin nature they violate even their own self-imposed rules.

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ANd Night Owl, try not to be sarcastic towards me okay?! Try to rephrase your question the next time you have one. Then maybe people will understand you better!

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Just doing my job.