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To: Psalm 73
Like the problem of evil, Hell presents some deep theological difficulties. How can a just, loving, and merciful God condemn mortal and limited humans to eternal suffering? And if humans truly have free will, they can repent even in Hell. That being so, shouldn't that repentance be credited by a merciful God and lead to rescue and redemption? If we believe that Satan will one day be overthrown, doesn't that imply that Hell, his place of strength and refuge will also be overthrown?

Of course, these kinds of issues should not distract from the larger point that sin and Hell are to be avoided and God's grace sought and embraced.

47 posted on 10/23/2023 10:13:27 PM PDT by Rockingham
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To: Rockingham
"And if humans truly have free will, they can repent even in Hell."

We might think that, (and is a nice happy thought, too) but doesn't comport with the Word of God.

By it's very meaning truth is exclusive - there can't be "many" truths, only one.

A person, having free-will either believes what the Word of God says or believes in a truth that he himself manufactures.

I am not God, I believe what He says about the nature of reality, and of life and death.

"Today is the day of salvation..."

49 posted on 10/24/2023 2:29:07 AM PDT by Psalm 73 ("You'll never hear surf music again" - J. Hendrix)
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To: Rockingham

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54 posted on 10/24/2023 6:59:25 AM PDT by Bob434
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