[HarleyD]

We must have a "failure to communicate". I believe the way people respond to God DOES matter. Our thought process is such that we feel people are basically good. This is post-Renaissance thinking. Man is really evil. This is pre-Renaissance thinking.

God constantly pours His riches out on us day after day after day. The truth people don't care. Rom 1:21 For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened.

As Dr. E used to say, "If God wanted everyone saved, they would be saved." Do you think it is loving of God to send people to hell? From my perspective, there are many that would rather reign in hell then serve in heaven. As such, as difficult as it is to fathom, there is not one person who will be misplace or regret where they end up. This is the wisdom, love, grace, and justice of God.

[xzins]

Justice sends them to hell. I’m fine with that. However, there is a difference between a death penalty for someone you actually cared about and a death penalty for someone you designed never to have a chance.

For the first, you make an actual provision for them to turn.

For the second, you don’t.