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18 questions linked to/from What happens to people who have never heard about Jesus?
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How were people saved prior to 33 AD?
The exact date isn't important but at some point about 2000 years ago Christ died on a cross. Since that point Christians everywhere have put their faith in Him. He claimed to be the Way, the Truth ...
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Why should a sinner suffer forever in hell fire? [closed]
In my little knowledge I believe any form of punishment is a way of curbing crimes or wrong doings and for others to learn not to do wrong. When this life ends some would be in heaven and the rest in ...
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Can an atheist go to heaven? [closed]
The question of who goes to heaven and who to hell seems to result in very different answers depending on which tradition the Christian answering belongs to. Some traditions, especially evangelical ...
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How could a loving, just, merciful God have created such an unfair test for humans?
According to the Bible, God is loving:
1 John 4 (NIV)
8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.
1 John 4 (NIV)
16 And so we know and rely on the love God ...
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What does the Roman Catholic church teach about those who die having never heard of Christ?
What does the Roman Catholic church teach about those who die having never heard of Christ? Is there any possibility of salvation for them?
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What happens to people who have never heard about ...
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When did knowledge of Christ's sacrifice become necessary for salvation? [closed]
First, this question makes two assumptions:
For a person to be saved today, they must hear the gospel of Jesus Christ, and accept the gift of His death on the cross as penance for their sin.
Before ...
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What happens to non-believers or believers of other religions after death? [closed]
What happens (according to Christians) to people who specificially rejected the idea of God, the Bible and the christian teachings after they die?
Is there a difference to people who believed in ...
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Were there provisions for salvation for non-Hebrews in the OT?
One of the significant points of Jesus ministry and the evangelism done by the early apostles seems to be their going to "gentile" nations and preaching that they too were recipients of God's plan of ...
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What about all those who just don't know? [duplicate]
Romans 10:9
That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
John 14:6
I am the way and the truth and the life. ...
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Does my monk go to heaven? [duplicate]
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What happens to people who have never heard about Jesus?
I have found this very basic question perplexing to different pastors, rectors, and members of churches: If there is a ...
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According to Charismatic Christians, do those who never hear the gospel of Christ go to hell?
I'd like an overview of what Charismatic Christians believe regarding the unreached. Are people who have never heard the gospel of Christ going to hell? For example: infants, fetuses, mentally ...
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For since the creation... men are without excuse
18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in
unrighteousness;
19 Because that which may be known of God is manifest in ...
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According to Catholics & Protestants, do good people from other religions go to heaven as well? If they do, what's the point in being a Christian?
(I'm going to assume that you're a protestant and don't believe in Purgatory. If you aren't one, please change mentions of heaven in this following para to purgatory)
Jack is a good human being. He is ...
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Why our life on Earth defines our future life in eternity? [closed]
Why our limited knowledge of God or of our sins defines our future life in eternity. Isn't it little bit unfair?
I understand if the angels falls into hell after they make a decision not to serve God. ...
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Christian denominations that believe in salvation for non-Christians [duplicate]
Are there any denominations in Christianity that believe that one can get to heaven without actually being a Christian?
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What happens to those souls who have not been--nor ever will be--exposed to the teachings of the Bible? [duplicate]
My question relates to those who have only ever known one teaching which was derived from their birth religion, especially those who live secluded lives, far from society, and have their own spiritual ...
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What about those who lived before Christ long outside the reach of Israel? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicates:
What happens to people who have never heard about Jesus?
Who saved people before ~33AD?
Do I get a second chance to believe in Jesus after I die?
Were there provisions for ...
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What are the implications of Jesus Christ being the only way to obtain eternal life? [duplicate]
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What happens to people who have never heard about Jesus?
In John 14:6 Jesus says "I am the Way the Truth and the Life: no man cometh unto the Father but by Me."
What are the ...
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