Reasonable Faith Podcast

Death Before Conversion

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Jun 16, 2025
A thought-provoking discussion uncovers God's attributes like incorporeality and omniscience. The conversation dives into a hypothetical scenario about an atheist's conversion before death, raising questions of divine justice. It highlights the privilege and responsibility of evangelism, focusing on family dynamics and the moral weight of sharing the gospel. The necessity of baptism for salvation is examined, with insights from Molinism versus open theism. Finally, the importance of sharing faith joyfully, rather than out of guilt, provides an inspiring conclusion.
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INSIGHT

Personal Responsibility for Salvation

  • If a person goes to hell, it stems from their own sinful rejection, not someone else's sinful choice.
  • God's judgement is based on personal decisions, not external actions causing their fate.
INSIGHT

God's Providential Timing and Salvation

  • God wouldn't let someone die early if He knew they'd freely accept Christ later.
  • Those who die without salvation wouldn't have believed even if given more time.
ADVICE

Evangelism and Guilt Relief

  • Don't feel guilty if you haven't shared the gospel with everyone; that won't condemn anyone.
  • God knows how people would respond and may arrange other opportunities for salvation.
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