"Does God want some to go to hell?" (Alleged Contradiction #E2344)
For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
I Timothy 2:3-4
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
II Peter 3:9
The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
Proverbs 16:4
He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them.
John 12:40
Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth.
Romans 9:18
And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie…
II Thessalonians 2:11-12
Response
No, God does not want anyone to go to hell. He pleads with mankind to repent; however, He pleads for only so long. A person who consistently rejects God’s pleading risks God’s giving him up to a strong delusion where there is no more hope of repentance. Furthermore, God created all mankind knowing that most of them would reject Him of their own free will; however, God is still in control and created these people anyway “for the day of evil.” But He would much rather they repent and accept Him before it is too late.
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