What happens to people who never hear the Gospel?

The Bible doesn't address the fate of those who have never heard of Jesus in a single, clear-cut passage, but various scriptures and theological interpretations provide some insights:

Romans 1:18-20: This passage suggests that God's existence and some of His attributes can be understood through the natural world:
"For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse. "This implies that everyone has some level of revelation about God through creation, which makes them accountable to seek Him.
Romans 2:14-16: Paul talks about Gentiles who do not have the law but do by nature things required by the law:
"Indeed, when Gentiles, who do not have the law, do by nature things required by the law, they are a law for themselves, even though they do not have the law. They show that the requirements of the law are written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness, and their thoughts sometimes accusing them and at other times even defending them. "This suggests that God judges people based on the light or knowledge they have received, through their conscience or natural law.
Acts 17:30: Paul, speaking in Athens, says:
"In the past God overlooked such ignorance, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent. "This might imply that there was a time when ignorance was "overlooked," but with the coming of Christ, the expectation is for all to seek repentance.
John 14:6: Jesus says:
"I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. "This verse is often cited to argue that explicit faith in Jesus is necessary for salvation, but it doesn't directly address those who've never heard of Him.

Theological Interpretations:

Exclusivism: Some Christians believe that explicit faith in Jesus Christ is necessary for salvation, suggesting those who haven't heard the Gospel might be lost. However, this view struggles with the justice and love of God.
Inclusivism: Others believe that while Christ's work is the means of salvation, people might be saved through Christ without explicit knowledge of Him if they respond positively to the revelation they have received. This view holds that God's mercy might extend to those who seek Him in their limited understanding.
Universalism: A less common view among Christians, suggesting eventually all might be saved through Christ, even if they didn't know Him in life, though this is often seen as outside traditional Christian orthodoxy.
Post-Mortem Evangelization: Some speculate that there might be an opportunity for salvation after death for those who never heard the Gospel, though this isn't explicitly supported by scripture.
Agnosticism on this Issue: Many Christian theologians and believers acknowledge that the Bible doesn't give a definitive answer, trusting in God's justice and mercy, suggesting we can't know for certain how God will judge those who never heard of Jesus.

The Bible emphasizes the importance of spreading the Gospel (Matthew 28:19-20), suggesting that knowing and believing in Jesus is the normative path to salvation, but how God deals with those who've never had the chance to hear remains a matter of theological debate and personal faith in God's character.