Romans 1:18-25 is pretty clear that no one has an excuse when it comes to knowing God, as God has made it "evident among them...From the creation of the world His invisible attributes, that is, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen."
And Acts 4:12, John 10:9-10, John 14:6, John 3:15-16 and a host of other scripture is clear that Jesus is the door by which man must enter to have eternal life. I'm not confused about either of these truths.
However, this next part is difficult to understand. I am reading a book called "Faith Comes By Hearing" edited by Robert Peterson and Chris Morgan (my theology prof. at CBU). It is an entire book devoted to the question, "What is the fate of those who have never heard about Jesus?" The 3rd chapter begins with this quote:
"What kind of God is he who gives man enough knowledge to damn him but not enough to save him?" - Dale Moody
I haven't read the chapter yet so am interested in the explanation, and ch. 4 discusses if it's just or unjust that the un-evangelized can be condemned to hell without ever hearing the Gospel. What do you think? Is it fair or unfair and why?
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If the question is legitimate, then it is fair. If it is not fair, then the question is not legitimate.
God is ALWAYS just.
What question? The D.L. Moody question?
I do not doubt that God is just, despite my inability to understand it. I am trying to understand how His justice works in these situations.
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