Ep.1414: Did Jesus Die for Every Single Human Being?
Tracing the clarity of biblical teaching regarding salvation for all
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Theme Scripture: Romans 6:23
As Christians, we deeply appreciate the price Jesus paid for us to be released from the grip of the sin of Adam. To say that this has given us a new opportunity for life is a dramatic understatement. All we can really do is be profoundly thankful as we diligently follow in his footsteps. One question many Christians find uncomfortable to face is the question of the “everybody else.” According to the Bible, what really happens to them? What effect did Jesus’ life, death and resurrection have on those who are atheist, Muslim or Hindu? If we say they are essentially doomed, the question of true justice needs to be addressed. How fair would it be to condemn people to eternal death who in many cases never, ever really knew the name of Jesus? Precisely what effect does Jesus’ sacrifice have on these people? Is salvation for all?
At the beginning of the human experience in Genesis, we all inherited of death through Adam’s sin. This teaches us that all of humanity is subject to mortality. Yet from the earliest Scriptures, God provided hope by proclaiming the promise of a “seed” who would ultimately defeat Satan and bring deliverance. This hope is fulfilled in Christ, whose death and resurrection counteract Adam’s transgression.
Romans 6:23 and 1 Corinthians 15:22 highlight that while we all die in Adam, all will be made alive in Christ. The promises to Abraham further confirm that “all nations” will be blessed through his seed, identified as Christ in Galatians 3:16.
Scriptures soundly proclaim that God’s will is for ALL to be saved (1 Timothy 2:4). Colossians 1:20 affirms the reconciliation of “all things” through Christ’s blood. This means Jesus’ sacrifice fully satisfied divine justice, making peace for all humanity.
It’s important to recognize that salvation in Jesus unfolds in stages:
- Jesus’ faithful followers are delivered now,
- while the rest of humanity will be given opportunity in God’s future kingdom.
This two‑part plan ensures fairness and justice, as all will eventually come to full knowledge of the truth.
Balancing the scales
Romans 5 explains that just as condemnation came through Adam, justification comes through Christ, balancing the scales of divine justice. Several Old Testament prophecies reveal the vision of all nations worshiping God, showing the ultimate outcome of Jesus’ suffering. The power of the Bible’s message is evident: Jesus died for every single human being, ensuring both justice and hope for all creation.
I have never heard anyone work so hard at making the Scriptures say what you want them to say. I listened just knowing you were going somewhere that would make sense but you just kept getting worse. I am a born again Christian a child of JESUS CHRIST THE SON OF GOD. JESUS came to this world to pay a debt we could not pay. HE came and gave HIS life. HE was crucified
On a cross and buried in a tomb and arose in three days. But first HE came to earth as a baby, born to a virgin; conceived by the Holy Ghost. There is only two types of people believers and sinners. If you want to go to receive this free gift of salvation and go to heaven then pray the sinners pray. Believe JESUS born of a virgin, died on cross for your sins, buried in tomb, arose on third day, ask HIM to forgive you of your sins and believe in your heart and you will be saved and go to heaven.
I will be praying for you to read your Scriptures again, the whole thing. GOD BLESS I am a FREE WILL BAPTIST
Hi, Sheila, we appreciate that you care enough to take the time to write. It is profitable if you would please let us know specifically which scriptures we cited you take issue with so we can discuss.
As easy as it sounds, discipleship with its promised heavenly reward is more detailed than reciting a prayer that wasn’t written until the 18th century (the “sinner’s prayer” you referenced) and believing Jesus to be the Messiah.
Further, as we see in the Parable of the Sower, for many, the seed of the gospel message is snatched away by Satan. There are literally billions of humans who, through no fault of their own – either being born in the wrong time, in the wrong country, to the wrong parents or with the wrong mental capacity – have no concept of Jesus, including all those who lived before his name was even known on earth. Is Christianity, and therefore God Himself, a miserable failure, losing the overwhelming majority of His creation? Absolutely not.
The key to this obvious discrepancy is that salvation is in two parts, as evidenced by scripture after scripture such as:
1 Timothy 4:10: “…we have fixed our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of believers.” (all men + believers)
2 John 2:1-2: “…we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous; and he himself is the propitiation for our sins; and not for ours only, but also for those of the whole world. (“our” sins – believers + those of the whole world)
1 John 2:2: “He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.” (believers + the whole world)
Romans 8:19‐21: (Phillips translation) “The whole creation is on tiptoe to see the wonderful sight of the sons of God coming into their own. The world of creation cannot yet see reality…yet it has been given hope. And the hope is that in the end the whole of created life will be rescued from the tyranny of change and decay and have its share in the magnificent liberty which can only belong to the children of God.” (the creation – the whole world + the sons of God – the believers)
Salvation comes only through Jesus Christ, but the timing differs by group. For Jesus’ true followers, salvation must be accepted now, under challenging conditions, with the support of the providence of God, the support of Jesus and the guidance of the holy spirit. For the rest of humanity, salvation will be offered in the future—after resurrection, learning God’s plan, rehabilitation, and with full discernment—under fair conditions where Satan is bound and ultimately destroyed, and with the support of the completed church led by Christ.
God’s plan is fair, loving, and reasonable, as Jesus gave himself as a ransom for all, not just the “lucky” few (1 Timothy 2:6). – Christian Questions