(Originally written May 3, 2007 in Book 15)
Salvation is unique to Christianity and there is no salvation outside of Christ.
Does this imply conscience faith in Christ or can one be saved through implicit faith?
Old Testament
God's convenient people (Jews) are saved
- Implicit faith in Christ
- Sacrificial system, Temple Cultus, the Law, the Prophets and the writings point to the coming of Jesus Christ
In the Old Testament than are only the Jews eligible for salvation?
1) There are converts
2) Non-Jews that worship the true God, (i.e. Melchizedek, Job, Rahab)
Any person that involves idolatry in their worship cannot be saved. Dos point away from Christ, not towards him.
Ultimately, Idolatry consists of worshipping the creature rather than the creator.
New Testament
Those who have heard the gospel and responded by faith are the ones who are saved.
Who is not saved?
- People who have heard and understood the gospel but have rejected Christ
What about those who have not heard?
- There is a natural revelation and a natural law; but, unfortunately, we all have violated it.
But there are examples in the New Testament of people in the New Testament who are serious about God without having knowledge in Christ who God sends the message of Jesus Christ to (i.e. Apollos, Peter to the centurion, etc.).
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