ORIGINAL: GMMAT
Someone please help me if I'm misunderstanding...if someone never knows of god because they were never told of him, they are not going to heaven? How is this their fault? Shouldn't it be part of god's plan for them to know him? Please don't criticize me, I'm just trying to understand.
Good luck getting that one answered. According to some....the all-knowing, gracious God they worship intentionally creates his flock in his image......knowing that some of them will never hear of his word, and that their souls are doomed. He knows all, right?
It's about the biggestcase of "class envy" I've ever seen cited.
Here is the point I think most lose sight. We are here for God's glory. Not the other way around. People get lost when they see God as "what can he do for me". They need to either recieve something from Him or put Him in a easy box they can understand.
My rule of thumb is, I want God to be much more than my feeble mind. If I could easily understand his will and his plan, he wouldn't be much of a God. I kinda expect more out of diety I worship.
God's will and plan is basically for the Jews. If we Christians benefit, thats great. Its a free gift, and should be selling itself. That covenant with Abraham hasn't changed. His will be done.
I sure can't say I know God's plan for everyone. I sure can't say I understand his will. I just know Paul teaches us that we are part of the body. Who are we who questions his will.
Jeff, you either believe or don't. Its that simple.