Question: .

A few days ago, me and my girl friend had a discussion regarding salvation. I told her salvation is only through Jesus Christ. I based this on John 3:16. For your information, my girlfriend is Catholic. She asked me how about the Buddhist, Muslim and other religions that don't believe in Jesus Christ? I told her that who will go to heaven is Jesus Christ's business -- not even the pastor or Pope.

Greg, please give me your advice for this subject.

Thanks and God Bless You,

Horas

Answer:

Dear Horas,

You are correct in terms of heaven. God will judge. More specifically, Jesus, who is the second person of the Trinity, will judge. We do not know who will be in God's kingdom -- and it is counterproductive to spend too much time worrying or debating the issue. The Bible says that all will bow the knee, that salvation is available only through the name of Jesus. But -- we do not know exactly how and when that salvation is made available and revealed to others.

In Christ,

Greg Albrecht