Christian apologist Ken Ham recently addressed a question that has perplexed believers and skeptics alike: What happens to those who die without ever hearing the gospel? He offers a message that is both sobering and hope-filled, reminding listeners that while we are limited in our knowledge, God is not.
“We are finite, fallible human beings who know nothing compared to God,” Ham said. “God is infinite knowledge, infinite in wisdom. He knows everything.” He emphasized that while we don’t know every detail, we can trust God’s justice and sovereignty: “Shall not the Judge of all the earth do what is just?”
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Ham pointed to Scripture to support the idea that God makes Himself known to all people. “God has made it evident to everyone that He’s the Creator,” he said, citing Romans 1:20. He also noted Romans 2:15, stating, “We all know what’s right and wrong,” because God has written His law on human hearts.
When addressing the fate of children who die, Ham referenced 2 Samuel and David’s statement: “I shall go to him, but he will not return to me,” suggesting a biblical hint that children are with the Lord.
Ham stressed that those who seek truth will receive it: “If you want light, God will give you light.” He supported this with the story of the Queen of Sheba and her pursuit of wisdom, saying, “She wanted light. God gave her light.”
He concluded by affirming both human responsibility and divine sovereignty. “Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God,” Ham said. “God is the one who saves people by opening their heart to the truth.”
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Ultimately, Ham urged listeners to trust God’s character: “Make sure that you open your heart to the Lord and say, ‘I want that light,’ and He will give you that light and save you for eternity.”
James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.
