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Why would a “loving God” send people to hell?

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Heaven and Hell, All Questions

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Aug 8, 2021

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Firstly, we need to establish what hell is. Hell is separation from the grace of God because of our sin and continual rejection of Him and His love.

The Bible teaches that God did not create hell as a judgment for humanity but rather for the sentence of Satan and his angels.

Jesus said:

Matthew 25:41 (NKJV)

“Then He will also say to those on the left hand, ‘Depart from Me, you cursed, into the everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels:

Why would loving god send people to hell (Blog)

Many people wrongly believe that hell is a place created by God to scare people into doing good things. However, God’s heart is that none should perish and instead should come to repentance.

2 Peter 3:9 (NKJV)

The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.

Unfortunately, humans since the ancient days have chosen their sinful ways instead of God.

This is a sad reality, but God has not left us without hope; He makes salvation possible through Jesus.

God sent His Son Jesus to die for us so that everyone could have eternal life. When people reject Jesus, we confirm our decision to deny His calling and be separated in sin forever.

The below scripture puts it best.

John 3:16-18 (NKJV)

16. For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

17. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.

18. “He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.

The above verse teaches us the following;

(1) God gave His son for our eternal life.

(2) God did not send His Son to the world to condemn us but to save us through Him.

(3) whoever does not believe in Jesus stands condemned already.

The following verse 19 puts an interesting spin on this;

John 3:19 (NKJV)

And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.

When it comes to hell, it is not God’s rejection of us; rather, it is our rejection of Him because of the love for our evil deeds above everything else. We reject His light in love for darkness.

The real question isn’t why a loving God would choose to send someone to hell, but rather, why would someone choose hell over a loving God?

God sent His only son Jesus so that everyone can have eternal life.

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What is the difference between God and Satan

The Bible sometimes uses the same words (sign, wonders, power) used to describe the miracles of God to the power of demons.

loving god send people to hell?

It is worth noting that God does not create hell. He does not wish for people to be separated from Him, and, therefore it is a status that people determine/choose for themselves.

What is difference between Heaven and hell?

Christians believe that Hell is separation from God. However, non-believers claim that regardless of how messed up the world is we are still surviving; therefore, hell might not be such a bad thing after all.

What is Hell in a Nutshell?

Jesus Himself spoke about hell more than any person in the Bible.

What is Heaven like?

There are a few details mentioned about Heaven in the scriptures, and we get a clear picture of it through a progressive revelation in the Bible.

How can Jesus be both God and Man?

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How can Jesus be God and Man?

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Apr 21, 2021

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You would have heard of this statement in Church that “Jesus was 100% man and 100% God while on earth.”

But what does this mean?

In simple terms, it means that Jesus existed as God before He existed as a man. Many get this wrong by thinking that Jesus was first a man and then became God.

The fact that Jesus was first God also ties into the Christian belief that God is Trinity which is that God is one in Being revealed in three distinct Persons the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Jesus being part of the Trinity, has always existed as the second person of the Godhead.

So what happened?

In God’s appointed time, Jesus, who eternally existed as God, took on the role of a human in the incarnation and became flesh. Simply put, Jesus added the nature of humanity to His divinity. He did not cease to be God in the embodiment, but He did become a man.

So when Jesus became a man, He did not become another ‘person’ but instead took on / added to Himself the human nature, which is how Jesus could be both God and Man.

Jesus took on this role not for a mere display of His divinity but rather in humility to display His love for us on the cross and become the ultimate sacrifice for our sins.

Jesus took on this role not for a mere display of His divinity but rather in Humility displayed for us all the love of God on the Cross.

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What is the symbolism of the curtain being torn when Jesus was crucified?

When the gospel records the curtain being torn after Jesus crucifixion, it resembled that access for all to enter into the Holy of Holies was now open so that everyone could experience God’s presence.

Why did Jesus command not to tell others of the miracles He performed?

We see this across various scriptures where Jesus would heal someone and later command them not to tell anyone of the miracles He had performed.

Could Jesus have sinned?

Christians believe Jesus had the attributes of both Man and God during His time here on earth. He was 100% man and 100% God.

Why is Jesus called the Son of God?

In the new testament, Jesus is often referred to as the Son of God. However, on a reading of scripture, you may also notice that many other people are called Sons of God.

Is Jesus a created being?

The brief answer is that Jesus is not created being, but He existed from eternity along with God the Father and God the Holy Spirit.

What does it mean that Jesus is the passover lamb?

Jesus is the lamb that was offered up for our sins once and for all. He was blameless without blemish and, He finished the work on the cross so that we could be covered by God’s grace and mercy.

Why did Jesus take Baptism?

John’s baptism was a call to repentance for all people; however, Jesus did not perform this act for the repentance of sins because He never sinned.

Jesus grew in wisdom.

So how can this be possible? Was not Jesus God? If so, how could He have ‘grown’ in wisdom? Does God not already know everything?

How can Jesus be both God and Man?

We would have heard of this statement in Church that while on earth “Jesus was 100% man and 100% God.” But what does this mean?

Six common arguments against the resurrection refuted

This post presents SIX common arguments that are used by skeptics to falsify the resurrection event of Jesus. Each off them can be refuted easily.

Did God create us because He was lonely?

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Did God create us because He was Lonely?

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May 9, 2021

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A lot of people question why God would choose to create humanity and wonder if He was alone, and therefore, created people in His image to have a relationship with them.

The problem with this kind of reasoning would imply that something was lacking in God, but if He is a perfect self-sufficient being, how can there be a lack in Him? So was God lonely?

To answer this, we first need to establish that God did not need us. If God never created us, it would not lessen Him at all.

As Christians, we believe that God is triune, one God revealed in three distinct persons, the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit.

All three persons co-eternal existed within the God-head before creation. There was already a perfectly loving and harmonious relationship within the Trinity.

God did not need to create us a group of rebellious, stubborn people – to feel better about Himself.

He created us so that He could invite us into that which was already established and existed within the Trinity.

God now calls for you and me to be part of His kingdom, and He extends this invitation to us through His one and only Son, Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 1:9 (NIV)

9. God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

Lastly, the Bible says that God is love; and love by virtue does not focus on itself but others. He populated the earth with people from whom He could express the greatest act of love: self-sacrifice.

And through Jesus, He could give us the greatest thing in the universe: fellowship with Him.

If God had never created us, it would not lessen Him at all.

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What are the 5 Solas of the reformation theology?

The Five Solas are five Latin phrases popularized during the Protestant Reformation, which took place in the 16th century.

Are not all religions the same?

we don’t have to go very far to see how various religions teach us different views about God.

Who is God?

Here are few examples of who God is. His nature and everything about Him.

If we are to love our enemies, should not God also love Satan?

The Bible tells us to forgive and pray for our enemies. Does this mean the same for God? Will God ever forgive Satan?

Did God create Satan? And if so why does He not just get rid of him?

The Bible tells us that God is love, gentle, kind and just. If so how could a God like this create Satan who is evil?

Why would a loving God allow suffering?

This question distinguishes between two characteristics of love and suffering. However, it can be misleading as it assumes that God had inherently prepared for a world for pain and sickness. This is not true.

Does God change His mind?

No. God does not go back on His promises nor does He tell us something one day and something different the next. Unlike us, God can always be trusted to keep His Word.

How Can a Loving God Kill People in the Old Testament?

Many scriptural critics have imposed this question on Christians accusing them of serving a “crazy” God who would destroy innocent nations in the Old Testament.

Why does God harden hearts?

What is the deal with God hardening people’s hearts? Is not our hearts hard enough let alone have God to harden it?

Does God Command Human sacrifice?

In Genesis chapter 22 we come across this overwhelming passage where God commanded Abraham to sacrifice his long-awaited and promised son, Isaac.

Why is eternal security important?

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Why is Eternal Security important?

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Jul 14, 2021

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It is necessary that believers have an assurance of salvation.

Everything in our Christian life depends on this assurance.

The very foundation of our fellowship with God is founded on the assurance that He has truly redeemed us from the clutches of hell and He would not forsake us.

It is also implicit that God would want believers to know that they are saved since individuals can’t receive salvation after they die.

Therefore, it seems crucial that individuals should know if and when they are saved.

What are the benefits of eternal security?

In addition to eternal assurance being an essential component of the Christian faith, it is also vital for a Christian’s daily walk in faith. The following are just some of the benefits of eternal security;

Stability in life: Believers who have an assurance of their salvation will remain stable during difficult times, they will live with the confidence that God does not change, and therefore, His grace is sufficient in all circumstances and situations.

An effective prayer life: Believers who have an assurance of their salvation will also have a practical prayer life, knowing that they can commune with God and approach Him with their requests.

Authority over Satan: Believers can be confident that they are “Hidden with Christ” (Col. 3:3). They can trust in the power of the Holy Spirit to help them resist Satan and stand firm under satanic attacks.

Assurance of a secure relationship with God will enable believers to endure the struggles of living in a fallen world.

The foundation of our fellowship with God is also found in this assurance that He has truly redeemed us and saved us from the clutches of hell.

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How can I know if I am one of the elect?

This question is prevalent among believers who have read about the doctrine of election and are mainly guided by a sense of doubt and fear as they wonder if God did in fact, choose them.

What are the signs that I have been saved?

This is one of the core questions every believer may ask themselves one day.
The Bible tells us that we should examine ourselves to see whether we are in the faith:

What does it mean to be saved?

The scriptures speak about salvation as having a past, present, and future.

I am saved, what’s next?

The gift of eternal life does not free us from serving God and knowing more about Him. The main purpose of our being – to know Him and to make Him known.

What if I was not born in a Christian family?

Atheists usually raise this question claiming that Christians who believe in God are merely doing so because they were born into that family or environment.

Justification, Sanctification & Glorification?

lets have a quick overview of the 3 phases is as follows.

can a christian be saved by works?

It is very common for people to believe that they can earn their way into heaven through specific acts during their time on earth such as good deeds, acts of kindness, giving to the poor, etc.

What about those who have not heard about Jesus?

The Bible says that salvation is through faith alone in Jesus Christ.
This statement has caused many to ask about those who did not have the opportunity to know the good news of Jesus. Would they be condemned to hell? Just because they never heard?

Is Baptism necessary for Salvation?

Baptism is not necessary for salvation, but instead, it depicts what took place in salvation. Baptism is a beautiful act of obedience to God’s word, and every Christian should be baptized post-salvation.

What does it mean to remain in Christ?

The writers in the new testament constantly warn the churches and the readers to remain in Christ.

Are Christians extremists in their beliefs?

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Are Christians extremists in their beliefs?

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Jul 31, 2021

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Christians sometimes get tagged as ‘extremists’ for claiming that there is only one way to Heaven, which is by putting your faith alone in the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross.

In principle, Christians are holding on to the claims and words of Jesus Himself;

John 14:6 (NKJV)

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.

Non-believers argue that it is wrong for Christians to say that Heaven is exclusive only for followers of Jesus.

However, it is essential to note that when you study all the major world religions, you will notice that there are extreme beliefs inherent in every faith.

Each religion holds onto certain fundamentals that, if not believed in, would conclude in you going to hell as a consequence of that choice.

It is not just the faith of Christianity that does this.

Most people wrongly perceive the Christian faith as being extreme or narrow. However, Christianity is one of the most inclusive religions. It embraces everybody, and its followers are called to reach everyone.

John 3:16 (NKJV)

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

What is extreme about the Christian faith is God’s love for you in that He would send His only son as a sacrifice for sins of the world.

The belief in Jesus as the son of God is a core fundamental of Christianity.

We have fallen into sin, and a Holy sacrifice was needed to make us right with God, which God Himself makes possible by coming into the world and giving His life to atone for the sins of all who would believe in Him.

What is extreme about the Christian faith is God’s love for you in that He would send His only son as a sacrifice for sins of the world.

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What are the 5 Solas of the reformation theology?

The Five Solas are five Latin phrases popularized during the Protestant Reformation, which took place in the 16th century.

Are not all religions the same?

we don’t have to go very far to see how various religions teach us different views about God.

what does it mean Christianity is a relationship, not a religion?

Christians believe that their faith is not a religion but, instead, is a relationship with God through His Son Jesus.

Are Christians extremists in their beliefs?

Christians are sometimes tagged as extremists for claiming that there is only one way to heaven. That is by putting your faith alone in the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross.

Do all roads lead to God?

Everyone believes that they are sincerely right about their religious beliefs yet could still be sincerely wrong.

If God is so loving, why then, is the path to heaven so narrow?

“If God is a loving God, why then is the path to heaven so narrow?”

Why Christianity?

What is so different on comparing Christianity with other religions?

Do Believers have the ability to abandon their salvation?

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Do believers have the ability to abandon their salvation?

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Jul 14, 2021

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To answer this question, we must look at the interplay between the sovereignty of God and the free will of humanity.

The Scriptures teach us that God is sovereign, yet humans have been given the responsibility for their free moral choices.

Human Responsibility

From the standpoint of human responsibility, God now calls / declares to all people to repent (Acts 17:30; Matt. 3:2; 4:17; Mark 6:12), and also promises that whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved (Rom. 10:13; John 3:15–16). Yet the Bible also records that salvation does not depend on the human will.

Salvation isn’t dependent on the man who wills, wants or works for it but rather on God who has mercy (Rom. 9:16). The redeemed are those characterized as those who were born, not of the will of man, but of God” (John 1:13).

In addition, two essential components of the salvation that is repentance (Acts 11:18; 2 Tim. 2:25) and faith (Eph. 2:8–9; Phil. 1:29; Acts 16:14) are granted by God.

Apart from the workings of God in the heart of man the scriptures also record that no one would ever come to Him, since “there is none who seeks for God” (Rom. 3:11; cf.8:7–8; 1 Cor.2:14;2, Cor.4:4; Eph.2:1–3).

God’s sovereignty in Salvation

God is absolutely sovereign in salvation. Any errant theological systems that make salvation dependent on man’s will in effect dethrone God, and is a clearly contrary to the Scripture.

Jesus said that no one can to Him unless the Father first draws him (John 6:44, John 6:65).

Ephesians 2:1 (NKJV)

And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins,

Unbelievers are spiritually dead and can only be made alive through the saving work of God.

We can sometimes get it wrong by thinking of our salvation as though we were drowning in the ocean and God sent us a life jacket to save us. The truth is that we were dead in the bottom of the ocean and we needed God to revive us.

The unbelief of spiritually dead sinners cannot prevent the saving work of God. God has chosen the elect since eternity past, and He will graciously and irresistibly call them to Himself at the appointed time.

Christians are kept secure in Christ not by their own efforts. Rather, they are preserved by the keeping power of God through faith.

1 Peter 1:5 (NKJV)

who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

Believers are required to take on the responsibility to believe and trust in HIM and God takes on the responsibility to keep the believer.

As believer’s we should continually take advantage of the means of grace that God has provided for His Children. As we cannot keep ourselves, we can humbly submit to the mighty keeping power of God within us.

We can work out our salvation as God works within us (Phil; 2:12-13).

Christians cannot keep themselves, but they can submit to the mighty keeping power of God within them

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God sent His only son Jesus so that everyone can have eternal life.

Jesus took on this role not for a mere display of His divinity but rather in Humility displayed for us all the love of God on the Cross.

If God had never created us, it would not lessen Him at all.

What are the benefits of eternal security?

The foundation of our fellowship with God is also found in this assurance that He has truly redeemed us and saved us from the clutches of hell.

What is extreme about the Christian faith is God’s love for you in that He would send His only son as a sacrifice for sins of the world.

Christians cannot keep themselves, but they can submit to the mighty keeping power of God within them

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