Should those who have been predestined into Hell love God?
Such a "God" seems more like a devil.Should those who have been predestined into Hell love God?
Our sinful nature is only part of us. We are also made in the image of God. That's our good side. The part of us that is in the image of God can love God , even though we are drawn towards sin.The basic concept is centered around the idea that you can't love God of your own volition, because of the sinful nature of human beings.
Should those who have been predestined into Hell love God?
Actually, as unpalatable as it sounds, some people are predestined for eternal punishment. Here's why:No one is predestined for "hell".
Actually, as unpalatable as it sounds, some people are predestined for eternal punishment. Here's why:
Romans 9 - God chose some to save, and since he is the creator of all things, whatever he does is right.
Ephesians 1 - God chose to save some people before creation of the world. ie. it is not based on what you do
Acts 13:48 - Specifically shows that people are "appointed" for eternal life.
Revelation 21 - If your name is written in the Lamb's book of life (which was written before the creation of the world - Rev 17), you will be saved. If not, you face eternal punishment.
I totally agree... so how do you reconcile this?
I'm not sure I agree... how do you reconcile the two?
It's a synergistic relationship, like Wgw was saying.I'm not sure I agree... how do you reconcile the two?
Exactly. Even the Devil and his angels brought Hell upon themselves. And because of Hell, God sent His Son into the world "so that THE WORLD might be saved" (John 3:17).No one is predestined for "hell".