People in third world countries

[Rachel72]

Thru much thought, I have come to realize that it is what is in the heart that matters to God. He knows our intentions, even if they are not carried out.

I know we have a lot of missionaries in poor countries, third world countries, but we cannot reach everyone. How will God judge those people, if they don't know the truth about God. Of course, I am assuming they don't know who God is, maybe some do.

I don't know where, but I thought I read that Jesus will not come back until all have heard of the Truth of God. To me, this is gonna take a long time, cuz of all the people we have not yet reached.

Does anyone have any thoughts on this?

Thank you,

Rachel H.

[JesusisGod2]

Actually every country in the world knows who Jesus is or have heard the Name, the muslims heard and rejected, baddest heard and rejected, rastafarrians (sp?) heard and rejected, etc...

There may be some individuals who have not heard of the Name but this is a small percentage, however, lets look at the text:

Matt 24:13 "But the one who endures to the end, he will be saved.

14 "This gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all the nations, and then the end will come.

15 "Therefore when you see the ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION which was spoken of through Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place (let the reader understand),

The gospel has been preached in every nation in the world, this has been fulfilled. It really doesn't say until every individual has heard the gospel.

Mark 13:10 "The gospel must first be preached to all the nations.

Hope that helps.

In Jesus

kevin

[Rachel72]

Wow, this is a great reply. Thank you for clearing up some of my questions.

So, being this has been done, Jesus could come back at any time, right?

Thanks for your help...

Rachel

[Remnantrob]

Actually every country in the world knows who Jesus is or have heard the Name, the muslims heard and rejected, baddest heard and rejected, rastafarrians (sp?) heard and rejected, etc...

There may be some individuals who have not heard of the Name but this is a small percentage, however, lets look at the text:

Matt 24:13 "But the one who endures to the end, he will be saved.

14 "This gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all the nations, and then the end will come.

15 "Therefore when you see the ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION which was spoken of through Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place (let the reader understand),

The gospel has been preached in every nation in the world, this has been fulfilled. It really doesn't say until every individual has heard the gospel.

Mark 13:10 "The gospel must first be preached to all the nations.

Hope that helps.

In Jesus

kevin

Actually there are still many people who haven't heard the gospel. Hearing the name Jesus is not equivalent to hearing the gospel. Although many muslims and other people have heard the gospel and rejected it, there are still many who do not know who Jesus is or what his mission was on earth. If you go to the eastern hemisphere and ask them about Jesus, many who have just heard the name automatically equate Jesus with Capitalism/America and since most are taught to hate america they also hate Jesus without knowing who he is. But, if one has heard the gospel and what Christ did for them and still decides to reject him, Woa unto them. There are but a few countries that still make it illegal for Missionaries to enter their countries and when God allows us to get in their, the work will be accomplished and he will return. I do believe that is very soon seeing that this world no longer knows what is right and what is wrong. I don't think God is going to be like, "Well all my children are ready, those Muslims and Buddist and the rest of them aren't going to know or change their minds so I'm just going to come now." There are Billions of people over their and Christianity Maybe huge over hear, but you have to remember that the majority of the population of this world is over there. If you notice, the gospel spreads more easily over in those other countries because believe in Jesus is a hope in something. Many of us over here have conditioned ourselves to not have a need for God/a Savior.

[Rachel72]

I think about the countries like Sierra Leon, and the country where they put a large piece of wood in their bottom lip or chin area.

Will we ever reach those people? Someone told me that God will judge them as a measure of what they have in their heart.

Thanks for your post...

Rachel

[Dad Ernie]

Will we ever reach those people? Someone told me that God will judge them as a measure of what they have in their heart.

Greetings Rachel,

In one sense you are correct, but we must never forget:

Acts 4:10-12 Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole. 11 This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner. 12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.

Jesus also makes this statement:

Matthew 10:32-33 Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. 33 But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.

So what "power" does God give us or that He uses to bring salvation to the unbeliever:

Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

So you may ask about those who have not heard:

Romans 10:14-18 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? 15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things! 16 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report? 17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. 18 But I say, Have they not heard? Yes verily, their sound went into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the world.

Now, we can either speculate (falsely) that there are those who have not heard, OR we can believe God that indeed He has reached out to every soul that has ever lived and sought those who sincerely sought Him. In the OT, we see many times where God searched for that particular soul who was sincere and stood righteous before God through faith, such as Noah, Abraham, Joshua, the prophets and on an on. He is ever searching the hearts of every man, woman and child. Even among those who "have not heard", because He has made Himself known through His creation:

Romans 1:19-20 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:

So, when you hear the fallacies of God not being fair because there are those who have not heard the Gospel message, you can point them to these scriptures and ask the naysayer for proof that ANY soul has never once received the eye opener that there was indeed a (The) God (before they died). It is, of course, impossible for them to do so.

Blessings,

Dad Ernie

[Rachel72]

Thank you, Ernie, for your information. My understanding is growing. I do not know much about the Bible, and am ashamed, as I have been saved for 15 years. Thanks for taking the time to post...

Rachel

[Remnantrob]

i think Dad Ernie was referring to me when he was metioning those who present false ideas on whether everyone has heard the gospel. If not please disregard this. There are still those who have not heard of Christ and because the devil knows that he has but a short time, he works that much harder to make sure that many do not hear. But Christ will be heard and when he is heard by everyone then he will return.

[Dad Ernie]

Greetings Remnantrob,

i think Dad Ernie was referring to me when he was metioning those who present false ideas on whether everyone has heard the gospel.      If not please disregard this. There are still those who have not heard of Christ and because the devil knows that he has but a short time, he works that much harder to make sure that many do not hear.  But Christ will be heard and when he is heard by everyone then he will return.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Sorry, I had no thought of you or anyone else in particular when I wrote my post. But you are in error when you think that God would allow someone to die without first receiving -some- sort of draw in his/her life to God. He wishes that NONE should perish, but apparently you don't think so.

Blessings,

Dad Ernie

[Remnantrob]

Hi Dad Ernie,

you stated:

But you are in error when you think that God would allow someone to die without first receiving -some- sort of draw in his/her life to God. He wishes that NONE should perish, but apparently you don't think so.

I've never stated that God doesn't care about those who perish and without receiving some sort of draw to God in their lives. I was just stating that God will not come until every one has been given some type of knowlege of the Gospel of Christ. But, there are instances where a question comes to mind on whether someone would perish w/o even a whisper of the gospel. For example, you notice that the bible writes in the context of people who had dealings with God's people. There is no mention of Chinese or Native Americans in the bible. But I don't think that God will be unmerciful with them. I'm sure that all men, whether good/bad have a knowledge of what is right and what is wrong. I believe that God will judge those who weren't able to hear the gospel, by the "light" that was given to them. Sorry If this is in opposition to what you may believe. But I do agree with you that God is doing everything possible to allow the world to know that there is a savior.