Those who never hear the gospel are still accountable to God and will perish without the law, as God has revealed Himself through creation.
Romans 1:19-20 informs us that God's invisible attributes and divine nature are evident in creation, leaving humanity without excuse for unbelief. Even those who have never heard the gospel are accountable for their understanding of God as revealed in nature. Thus, their judgment will be based on this revelation. While they may not have the law written in Moses' commands, the law of conscience is still present within them, demonstrating their accountability to God's standards. This idea reinforces the urgency of preaching the gospel to all nations, as it is the means by which God saves and draws people to Himself.
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