I hope everyone considers this purpose of God. Eph 3:10 “To the intent that now the manifold wisdom of God might be made known by the church to the principalities and powers in the heavenly places.” The church (remnant) is showing all the fallen angels up. That Jesus the man (inferior) was able to defeat Satan and all the fallen angels. That while we (man) were created lower than angels that we know are joint heirs with Jesus and children of God. Saving mankind was quite a feat but showing up the fallen angels that an inferior man could have authority over them through Jesus and become children is the ultimate humiliation. Yes, many humans are lost in the process. Some think that is all God's fault. But these are individual decisions that God allows. A parent does not always stop an adult child from their bad decisions. Sure we might like them to make great career choices, go to church, love God and others but many don't turn out that way. God does make a way of escape and helps, but man has help themselve and find a way in God to overcome. It might seem like some tough tests and they are, but the gift is free. How good the warranty for heaven might be for those that misuse their position is often debated but praise God there is a way of some sorts in every Christian faith. (Admitedly, though some churches concentrating on law or works are likely misleading)
You start out with Eph. 3:10 suggesting this is “God’s purpose”. Reading the context we find:
Eph. 3: 7 I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace given me through the working of his power. 8 Although I am less than the least of all the Lord’s people, this grace was given me:
to preach to the Gentiles the boundless riches of Christ, 9 and
to make plain to everyone the administration of this mystery,
which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things. 10
His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the
rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms, 11 according to his eternal purpose that he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord. 12 In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence. 13 I ask you, therefore, not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.
First off: The fallen angels are not the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realm.
Why would God need to go through all this to “help” hell bound angels?
There would be powerful good beings in heaven wondering why Gentiles were treated so differently from Jews prior to the cross and so replacing the Jewish nation with the Church we have the unity desired, the mystery is made known.
The “intent of the Church”, does not equal God’s overall purpose.
Unlike the fallen angels, humans are tested before going to heaven. God tested Jesus His own son to the max and He shows us the way. Christians too bare some responsibilities to the unsaved. Sometimes we have a chance to do more as a witness. Even worse, most Christians, myself included do things once in awhile that even hurt others from coming to Christ. Even doing nothing too hurts others who could be shown an open hand. It can be our giving, our witness, our hypocrisy etc. So the church is responsible to an extent of the impact they have in each generation.
I am glad we have a place we can share as these are tough ideas that can impede our witness. I guess the recommendation is to quit focusing so much on the thought that some will be lost and focus more on the one's that we can help lend and hand in bringing them to Christ.
You might want to read my post 23.
We are not being “Tested” but are here to obtain and use a purely charitable undeserved gift, which must be humbly accepted of our own free will as charity.
We have the privilege and honor of being part of God’s work (allowing the Spirit to work through us) to bring others to Christ, so they can make an informed choice. We are in the presence with God when He is glorified and share in His glory that way.