Gold Dragon, thanks for explaining Inclusivism. I probably should have explained it in more detail.
The problem I have with it is that even though Christian inclusivists say they agree with Jn. 14:6, in essence they are not agreeing with it, and they are certainly not agreeing with Acts 4:12. Taking other passages in the NT into account, it seems clear that faith in Christ must be present for salvation.
If I were in inclusivist, I would actually not want missionaries to go to unreached people as it seems they would possibly have a better chance at going to heaven that way than hearing about the gospel and rejecting it.
I may do a poll on this.
Jesus No Longer the Only Way?
Discussion in 'General Baptist Discussions' started by Marcia, Sep 9, 2005.
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The belief that Christ MAY extend grace to those who didn't have a chance to be a Christian is not equivalent to the belief that Christ WILL extend grace to those didn't have a change to be a Christian.
As well, inclusivism extends beyond those who have never had a chance to hear about Christianity but also includes those who had a chance but may have rejected it. Some possible reasons might be the association of Christianity with Western/white culture and a rejection of that.
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The inclusivist position has no disagreement with Acts 4:12.
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It seems that from the strong denouncements by God re worship of false gods, that a Hindu, for example, would be unable to receive grace for heaven if he is worshiping Shiva, Kali, or some other Hindu god.
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Are you interpreting "name" here to be "authority" of Christ? </font>[/QUOTE]
Inclusivists would agree that there is no other name under heaven except Christ by which we must be saved. -
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Rom. 1:18. For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness,
19. because that which is known about God is evident within them; for God made it evident to them.
20. For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse.
21. For even though they knew God, they did not honor Him as God or give thanks, but they became futile in their speculations, and their foolish heart was darkened.
22. Professing to be wise, they became fools,
23. and exchanged the glory of the incorruptible God for an image in the form of corruptible man and of birds and four-footed animals and crawling creatures.
24. Therefore God gave them over in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, so that their bodies would be dishonored among them.
25. For they exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen. (NASB, 1995, my emphasis)
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Inclusivists would agree that there is no other name under heaven except Christ by which we must be saved. [/QUOTE]
Acts 4.11-12:
And the "by which we must be saved" means what, if someone who does not know Christ can be saved?
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