Chapter: 13.20
(Section 13: What about those "Without the Gospel?")
Copyright Michael Bronson 1997, 1999, and 2000
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Summary
There are 5 views that Christians hold to concerning the heathen. Each of these vies have many implications. Some of these views are not consistent with the Bible. It is important to understand the hidden implications of each of these views, especially your view.
If a person "lives up to the light that he has," God will then allow him into heaven. Personal acceptance of Jesus Christ is not essential for the Heathen.
Implication A:
Implies if a person is sincerely seeking and "living up to the light that he has", God will then honor that as a quality worthy enough to let that person into Heaven. For more information, refer to the chapter, "Breakdown of View 1," Implication A.
Implication B:
Implies personal acceptance of the gospel of Jesus Christ is not essential for the heathen to enter Heaven. For more information, refer to the chapter "Breakdown of View 1," Implication A.