It's in the Code Ep. 208: What Happens to People Who Have Never Heard the Gospel?
Summary
In this episode of "It's in the Code," host Dan Miller explores the theological question of what happens to people who die without hearing the gospel. He outlines three historical Christian responses: exclusivism, which asserts only explicit faith in Christ saves; inclusivism, which allows for salvation through general revelation; and miraculous revelation, which posits that God provides a final opportunity for the unevangelized. Miller traces these views through figures like Augustine, Justin Martyr, and Thomas Aquinas, highlighting the tension between traditional doctrine and concerns reg…
Topics discussed
Sponsors and introduction to the episode
Host intro and the listener's question
Defining the theological problem
Exclusivism: The hardline position
Arguments for divine justice in exclusivism
Inclusivism and general revelation
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Miraculous revelation: The Harrowing of Hell
Aquinas and the justice of God
Modern views: Universalism and progressivism
The specific case of pre-Christian Jews
Conclusion and call for listener questions
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