God is love, love never fails. So if Jesus fails to save anyone, is that failure? Infernalists say no, it’s not failure because the unsaved have rejected Jesus so it’s their choice. But Jesus came to seek and save the lost, so how could anyone remain lost and unsaved while saying Jesus succeeded? If anyone… Read More »
The scriptural support for the “salvation of all” is vast. Many other posts on this site reference some of that support. This post is more philosophical and addresses the principle of the matter. A contract entered into with coercion is not a binding contract. Both parties must agree willingly and without coercion from the other.… Read More »
Perhaps, but no more than freewill being removed when they were born without choosing to be born. If eternal torture in literal flames in a body that cannot die is someone’s destiny, it would be ridiculous to claim that they consciously chose that over bliss in heaven. If they do then they are mentally ill… Read More »
This line of thinking is used as a “gotcha” for Arminian believers. Like “Gotcha! You’re saying Hitler is going to heaven and that is indefensible!” My response to it is: If Hitler were alive today and you met him, would you present the gospel to him or withhold it so that he can be punished… Read More »
1. The wages of sin is _____________________. (Romans 6:23) a. eternal life in a torture chamber b. death c. $1000 d. 10% of your earnings 2. Therefore, as one trespass led to condemnation for all men, so one act of righteousness leads to ____________________________. (Romans 5:18) a. life for some people, but overall it’s… Read More »
The idea that God will save ALL men and ZERO souls will be left in hell forever really upsets a lot of Christians. They often ask, “If everyone is going to heaven anyway then why preach the gospel?” My best response is a question back: If people are going to a fiery hell for all… Read More »
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. Romans 10:9 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Philippians 2:11 x = confess with thy mouth y… Read More »