Hebrews 11:6 "But without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him."
So what about those who....
1. believe another "gospel" (or)
2. worship another "god" (or)
3. athiests (or)
4. agnostics
In other words, all those that deny the exclusive claim of Jesus Christ or add anything, such as baptism, decisions, or "good works" to the Gospel do not please God no matter how "hard they pray" or how many "good works" they do or how "religious", "moral" they think they are or act.
The Scriptures clearly address this in.....John 3:36 "He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him." Jesus Christ (The Messiah) came to save His people (Matthew 1:21; Revelation 5:9) from their sins and His wrath (Romans 5:9; I Thessalonians 1:10; Revelation 14:19; Revelation 19:15).
When Jesus Christ began His early ministry He said (Mark 1:15) "And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel."
I'll leave you with the Words of the LORD....
Ephesians 2:8-9 "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. Romans 10:13-17 "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? (14) how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? (15) And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things! (16) But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report? (17) So then faith [cometh] by hearing, and hearing by the word of God."
