If His love is forever, it endures beyond man's death -- even if he still had not turned back to Him.
So then while suffering the torment of "hell" God still loves each one the same as those in heaven.
And if His mercy endures forever, how is the mercy shown to the ones He loves still? Abandonment or salvation?
Some insist it comes down to free will of man that sends him to hell, so don't fault God.
But is it really free will that saves man or God's grace that offers faith? And is it really free will if it can be taken away? Left in our own flesh, will anyone choose God?
No, it is the mercy of God that chooses and saves man by allowing him to see mercy and freely choose grace.
For what is mercy but an open heart and open arms waiting for the lost son either in life or in death; however long forever is, however long the father awaits.
And if it is pride that keeps man from choosing grace, how is it man keeps his pride when suffering in hell, knowing what he didn't know, seeing what he didn't see?
The first thing that burns away in hell is pride, like the lost son who came to himself while feeding swine.
Will we ever be outside God's mercy or live beyond forever? If not, then repentance is not rejected even if there is a hell.
Will we ever be outside God's mercy or live beyond forever? If not, then repentance is not rejected even if there is a hell.
God is ever patience, and make His face shine upon one and all whom He created. (
The love of Christ is for all, and He draws all to Him when He is lifted up (John 12:32).
To man salvation is for himself, but to a sovereign and loving God His work of Salvation is incomplete if one remains in hell.
Amen
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