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Anonymous · 04-26-2004, 08:56 AM

1) This is a difficult question, but not because I don't know if the answer is "No" or "Yes". It's obviously no. The tough part is explaining why. First of all, in times before Jesus, people identified themselves with God by offering burnt sacrifices. By offering these sacrifices in accordance with the Messianic Law specifically passed down by God himself, they were saved, via what is known as "The Old Covenant". This is specifically referred to in the Bible as such. The Old Covenant was only extended to Jews. When Jesus died to satisfy God's justice, the "New Covenant" was born, and people became saved under it, by identifying themselves with Jesus. Thus, the answer is a swift and total "no". At least according to Biblical Christian beliefs. Jews would say differently.

2) Wow, you really go for the tough questions, don't you? This is another toughie. This question is sorta akin to the questions "What if a child dies in the womb?" and "What if someone is mentally retarded to the point where they are unable to accept Christ?" There are many views on this, and as far as I know, the Bible doesn't specifically say one way or another. Thus I must supply my own opinion. No. Because these were never shared the Gospel with, it would be outside of God's justice to punish them. THIS IS NOT BIBLICAL, AND IS ONLY MY OWN OPINION. I hope this answers your questions.

04-26-2004, 08:56 AM	#58
Anonymous FFR Player Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 1,088	1) This is a difficult question, but not because I don't know if the answer is "No" or "Yes". It's obviously no. The tough part is explaining why. First of all, in times before Jesus, people identified themselves with God by offering burnt sacrifices. By offering these sacrifices in accordance with the Messianic Law specifically passed down by God himself, they were saved, via what is known as "The Old Covenant". This is specifically referred to in the Bible as such. The Old Covenant was only extended to Jews. When Jesus died to satisfy God's justice, the "New Covenant" was born, and people became saved under it, by identifying themselves with Jesus. Thus, the answer is a swift and total "no". At least according to Biblical Christian beliefs. Jews would say differently. 2) Wow, you really go for the tough questions, don't you? This is another toughie. This question is sorta akin to the questions "What if a child dies in the womb?" and "What if someone is mentally retarded to the point where they are unable to accept Christ?" There are many views on this, and as far as I know, the Bible doesn't specifically say one way or another. Thus I must supply my own opinion. No. Because these were never shared the Gospel with, it would be outside of God's justice to punish them. THIS IS NOT BIBLICAL, AND IS ONLY MY OWN OPINION. I hope this answers your questions.