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Gal. 1: 8-9 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.

Why did he repeat this twice, too make a point.

John 14:6 JESUS SAITH UNTO HIM, I am THE WAY, ( one way guys), the truth and the life, NO man cometh unto the father but by me.

This is what makes the bible so great. It always speaks in absolutes, so we are not left guessing.

IF a person is truly searching for the truth, and dies before they arrive at it, no one can know if God will accept that. But if a person is a good person, but is following a false religion, accepts that false religion, (works based), as truth, they are not saved. Yes we can make those types of judgements. Jesus told us to teach the gospel. If we refuse to correct people who follow a false teaching for their salvation, becasue it makes us FEEL bad, or because it makes them feel bad, we are not obeying Christ.

The bible is an absolute. You know the old saying "give an inch, they will take a mile," God could not include the "what ifs" in his word. Look how far people have strayed without them, think how it would be if he had.

I'm done preaching now, have a great Sunday:)

Becky

This is what makes the bible so great. It always speaks in absolutes, so we are not left guessing.

So what one "absolute" does the Christian scriptures offer regarding salvation?

But if a person is a good person, but is following a false religion, accepts that false religion, (works based), as truth, they are not saved.

Even if that person is seeking truth, and (mistakenly) thinks he has found it? You have an interesting view of God's mercy.