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Regarding the question of those who may never hear the Christian gospel, R.C. Sproul has said, "If a person in a remote area has never heard of Christ, he will not be punished for that. What he will be punished for is the rejection of the Father of whom he has heard and for the disobedience to the law that is written in his heart."{{stub}}
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{{quote | text=Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. {{web_verse|john|14|6}} [[John 14:6]]}}''Synopsis:'' Christian exclusivism is the teaching that it is only through [[Jesus]] that a person can be [[saved]]. Jesus himself stated in the [[New Testament]], "I am the truth, the way and the life. No one comes to Father but by me." ----__TOC__{{topics}}Infobox_Contents |topic_name = Religious exclusivism |* subtopics = [[Pluralism]] | , [[Inclusivism]]| opinion_pieces = {{opinionsshort_opinions}} * [[Some problems with pluralism and the belief that all religions lead to God (G.G.)]]| ==Main article==}}
Christian exclusivism is the teaching that it is only through [[Jesus]] that a person can be [[saved]]. Jesus himself stated in the [[New Testament]], "I am the truth, the way and the life. No one comes to Father but by me."
==Quotes==
[[R.C. Sproul]]
: If a person in a remote area has never heard of [[Christ]], he will not be punished for that. What he will be punished for is the rejection of [[the Father]] of whom he has heard and for the disobedience to the law that is written in his heart.
[[Jesus]] - [[John 14:6]]
: I am the truth, the way and the life. No one comes to Father but by me.
==Links==
* [http://www.beliefnet.com/story/173/story_17379.html Jesus Alone], by Michael Youssef - "Salvation cannot be bought except through the blood of Jesus. It doesn't get any clearer than that."
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