Renewing Your Mind The Innocent Native
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Jun 9, 2025 
R.C. Sproul, founder of Ligonier Ministries, dives into the complex theological question of what happens to those who have never heard of Christ. He challenges the idea of 'innocent natives' and emphasizes the universal condition of sin. Sproul discusses how all individuals, even in non-Christian cultures, are accountable to God through natural revelation. He highlights the urgency of spreading the gospel and promotes helpful apologetics resources to address common objections, urging believers to act compassionately and thoughtfully.
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No Innocence Without Sin
- There are no truly innocent people without sin anywhere in the world according to the Bible.
- Innocent people don’t need Jesus, but all humans are guilty of sin and need a Savior.
Judgment Falls on Church, Not Ignorant
- People who have never heard of Jesus are not judged for rejecting Him because they never had the opportunity.
- The judgment lies on the church that failed to share the gospel with them.
Rejecting the Father Is The Sin
- Rejection of God the Father is the real sin, even if a person never heard of Christ.
- Christ came into a world already guilty for rejecting the Father who sent Him.