"To what extent is theological Inclusivism not persuasive.'' Flashcards
low extent 1
according to karl rahner people can do work of christ without knowing it. they are called anonymous christians. the can be evidently seen in sikhism, in which they give out free food from a languar (community kitchen) to feed others,
low extent 2
Gods omnibenelovent nature wants all to be saved. evidenced in timothy in which it says that God desires all people to be saved and come to a knowledge of the truth
large extent 1
Jesus commanded his followers to spread the gospel. evidenced in matthew 28 when he comanded his disciples to spread the gospel and make disciples of all nations. this highlights that only through the gospel message people can escape eternal damnation
counter to low extent 1 and counter objection
the bible says there is no other way to be saved expect THROUGH christ. this can be evidenced in john 14:6 where jesus says no one comes to the father except through him
counter: in parable of sheep and goats in matthew 25, Jesus judges not on whether they believed in Jesus but on whether they developed good virtues, sup[porting rahners argument of anonymous christians
counter to low extent 2 and counter objection
karl barth would agrue that we can only know God thrpugh the 3 forms of the word - the bible, church and Jesus
counter: barth seems to adopt an inclusivist viewpoint as he also argues that the holyspirit can work in anyone to allow them to inherit salvation, not just chrisitnas who believe in Jesus the bible and the church
counter to large extent 1 and 2 supporting statements
rahner argues gospel hasnt reached everyones country and so cannpt hear the gospel, so they must be judged on their moral conduct can be supported by romans which states that people cannot hear the gospel unless they are preached to.
also supported by romans 2 which says that gentiles who do not have the law are a law unto themselves meaning those who dont have set instructions on how to live will be judged on how they act morally
