Many ask, "What about those who haven't heard the gospel?" That's easy, "because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath showed it unto them. For the invisible things of Him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse" (Rom. 1:19-20). Notice the plain, strong language of Scripture. God has made manifest unto them, has shown unto them; the things of God are clearly seen, they are understood. But the unbelievers have been foolish and changed the glory of God, which was manifest unto them and made an image instead.
If a child hasn't learned and accepted that two plus two equals four, you would never try to discuss algebra with him. Similarly, those who have rejected the ABC's of God, will not hear the rest of the story! But if anyone accepts the ray of light God gives him, God says, "If any man will do His will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself" (Jn. 7:17).
A beautiful example of this is in Acts 8:26-38. The Ethiopian from Africa had not yet heard the Gospel, but he did respond to the light which he had. Because he had responded and was ready for more light, God took Philip out of a revival meeting and sent him to the Ethiopian. When he heard the Gospel, that Christ died for his sins, was buried, rose again and was seen by hundreds, he received it and was saved. God will see to it that missionaries get to anyone who wants the truth. Missionaries from all over the world can tell of just such incidents, that when they went into a new territory, perhaps only one person at first, but someone, had responded to the light they already had and immediately responded to the Gospel when it came. We can be sure that God is good and just; no one will ever go to hell who ought not to be there!
It took just one step to be inside that gate to the tabernacle. Today it takes but a single step of faith to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as your personal Savior, but you must take that step yourself. No one can force it on you. If you want to get to heaven, just enter the door through Christ; He will take you all the way to heaven.
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