Short Answer: The road to Los Angeles does not lead to Paris.
Long Answer: God requires faith in response to His calling and the revelation of the Gospel. When one hears about Jesus, they are given the choice to believe and obey, or to go their own way (see Romans 10 for study). A response of "I'll go my own way thanks," is a statement of unbelief.
What about those who never have the chance to hear about Jesus? Is this a stumbling block for God? No. He determines the content of one's faith (see Romans 4). When Abraham, who did not know the name of Jesus, responded to God's revelation in faith, God considered him righteous. Thus, the method, belief, and knowledge His revelation is up to Him. One thing is clear from the Bible: we don't get to determine our own way to heaven. A response of FAITH means believing what He tells us and living accordingly.
If God wants to call someone to eternity, He is not bound by geography, time, mental ability, age, or knowledge...He asks only that we respond in faith to His calling, believing what He reveals to us and living accordingly.
What about those who never have the chance to hear about Jesus? Is this a stumbling block for God? No. He determines the content of one's faith (see Romans 4). When Abraham, who did not know the name of Jesus, responded to God's revelation in faith, God considered him righteous. Thus, the method, belief, and knowledge His revelation is up to Him. One thing is clear from the Bible: we don't get to determine our own way to heaven. A response of FAITH means believing what He tells us and living accordingly.
If God wants to call someone to eternity, He is not bound by geography, time, mental ability, age, or knowledge...He asks only that we respond in faith to His calling, believing what He reveals to us and living accordingly.
So: What has God said to you? Do you believe Him and live accordingly?
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