Philip wrote:And, let's be clear: ANYONE reading this forum is aware of the basic, crucial words of the Gospel, as I would say virtually is anyone in the media-connected, Internet-using world. So whatever possibilities the Lord might allow for people in some remote, isolated hut, say, in some jungle in Borneo (where, by the way, there are many Christians), and places where they've never heard the Gospel and have no current way of hearing it, for whom discuss here, on this forum, and across the connected world, ARE very aware of the Gospel and Jesus. It's just that they either deny or avoid it the details (which are both rejections of God). And, so, for our purposes here, there is no excuse of ignorance, as they have all the opportunity to understand the Gospel, whether we're speaking of Audie or anyone else.
Well...
I don't think it is as simple is saying that only the truly ignorant of the gospel are excused.
We need to address the issue of those that also follow a "false gospel" and are convinced they are following Christ ( Jw's for example) or those that have been exposed to Christ in a way that drives them from Christ ( think westboro baptists).
That is why it is crucial for NONE of us to ever think that WE know who is or isn't saved and why the bible is clear that ONLY God decides.
Only God knows what is in the heart of those that believe in Him and those that don't.
Please note that I am not addressing the issue of those that REJECT Christ AND actively pursue others to do so, those people have no one to blame for what may happen to them than themselves.
