"Why would a loving God send people to Hell?"
I've heard that question ask countless of times, to the point that I've lost count. That question can be hard to answer if you don't know the right answer. Oftentimes you will answer something along the line as, "God doesn't send people to Hell, we're sending ourselves to Hell." But that answer tends to lose people because they don't want to hear it. It's hard truth but the moment you start explaining that it is the truth that it's our sinful way of living that leads us to Hell, they stop listening and they don't want to hear you, or perhaps they'll follow up your answer with something like, "Well, I believe God is all loving, and I believe that everyone will go to Heaven, because why would a loving God send people to Hell if He wasn't loving." But they are only half right. God is all loving, yes. A matter of fact, God is so loving, that He does not want to force you into Heaven. He doesn't want to force His love on you. A matter of fact, God wants you to come to Him of your freewill. That is what a loving God does. So yes if we don't come to God of our own free will, and we keep on living in sin because we are blinded from the Truth. Then it is of our doing why we go to Hell. It's because we've denied God. It's because we've denied His love. That's the reason why good people go to Hell. To put it in simpler term, why would you allow someone into your house who denies you, who rejects you, who disrespects you, hates you, and why would you force them into your house if they did not want to come of their freewill? What kind of a loving God is that? I don't know about you, but the loving God that I believe, thought of us worthy enough to be given the gift of freewill, so that He doesn't have to force Himself upon us, but instead for us to come to Him freely on our own. If you ask me, that sounds more like a loving God. Because I'm hearing God saying, "Come to My house." But thanks to freewill, it's our choice to accept His invite or reject it. Oh and uh, God isn't forcing Hell on us either, we're heading that way on our own, but God made a way so that the good people don't have to go to Hell. There's a reason why He had His Son Jesus to die on the cross for our sins. The truth is simple, believe in Jesus and there will be no Hell in your future. Because God loves you that much, He gave you the ability to choose for yourself, no one is forcing you.
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The reason why people don't want to believe in Christ, isn't due to lack of evidence. I mean the evidence is all around. You can breakdown the Bible and you'll find no flaw. Go to Israel and check out the archaeological sites, you'll see more evidence. The reason why they don't want to believe, isn't because of lack of evidence. They don't want to believe, because they want to do there own thing. They want the freedom to do whatever they want without any consequences. They want to steal, they want to fornicate, lie, cheat get drunk and do all kinds of sexual immorality. They want to do that which makes the flesh feel good. They don't want to follow Christ, because he tells us not to do those things and to guard our soul. Jesus says, those things are wrong and that it will corrupt our soul. But they don't want to hear any of that. Because they're already following another religion, called Self-love. That religion of self teaches you that if it feels good, do it. It encourages you to follow your heart, instead of following Christ. The Bible warns us about how deceitful our hearts really are. But nothing good can come from self-love. I'm not talking the self-love that's about hygiene care, that should come naturally, such as taking care of our body by washing or brushing your teeth. I'm talking about self-love that is built on lies, that doesn't pleases God but pleases the flesh. It's this earthly pleasure that they do not want to give up. And so they mock us, and they throw it in our face as a means of bragging. Basically they're telling us, "Look at what we can do, but you can't." But whatever they do to us, we must remember to turn the other cheek. Love your enemies and pray for them. Stop telling these people who are lost, that God hates them and that they are going to hell. That will only push them that much further away. And that will give them that much more excuse to mock us. We should be welcoming like Christ. The Bible says we should call out sin, but we should do so in a loving way. You'll be surprised how many Christians I see on Tiktok preaching on the street, who are being aggressive, showing hate and not being Godly, definitely not acting like Jesus. We want the world to see Christ in us, that is what it means to be a Christian. Don't be hateful, don't be quick to condemn, don't be judging, and stop acting as if you are above everybody, because that is pride. As Christians, we are not to be prideful, but humble. I have seen so many Christians who act as if they are perfect and above everybody, but I know for a fact I am not perfect, that is why Christ is my savior. We need to remind this world that is lost to this religion of self who God really is, and God is love. So stop telling thim where they're going if they don't repent, this world is already dark, they don't want to hear more darkness. What they want to hear is that they are loved and who loves them. We are to be salt and light. So if you're going to preach on the street, don't preach damnation, but preach that Jesus loves. Don't be aggressive, show humility and peace, be humble as you show love. We are to be planting seeds and the best way to plant seeds, is by showing the love of Christ. It's videos like that that I've seen on tiktok that shows people showing what the love of Christ is, that seems to be changing people more. So we need to get on the right track Church and stop pushing people away. Yes the world will still hate us for Christ's namesake, but by showing humility, peace, humbling ourselves and Christ's love, we have a better chance on saving more souls. I have heard countless testimonies from exgays and former atheists, who says the ones who have led them to Christ had the kindest, most humble heart. We can easily bring more souls to Christ without conforming with the world, we just have to be more humble and show more humility.
Year of Jubilee
Written by Adam M. Snow My child, My child; lend Me your ear, heed My word, put aside your fear, your pride, your sword, your envious jeer - hear My voice and revere. See the world through grain of sand, this world of yours is My Father's land. Heed My word and make a stand - rain of revival is at hand. Your home will burn with Holy fire; your kin will see My Father's desire. Hundreds of voices will be lifted higher, many will speak with tongues of fire. The blind will gain a whole new sight, they shall see God's Holy might. Holy Spirit will in them shine bright, their tongues shall too with fire ignite. The lame will dance and dance so free, to a Heavenly chorus of praises towards Me. They will dance and dance so endlessly - rejoicing, rejoicing with tears of glee. The mute will speak with unheard voice and sing aloud as they rejoice. Praises will flow from their new found voice, set ablaze as they rejoice. The deaf will hear the angel choir, their hearts will be set a fire. They will hear My voice, My desire and go forth to inspire. My child, My child; lend Me your ear, heed My word, put aside your fear, your pride, your sword, your envious jeer - hear My voice and revere. There's more to come in the coming year, but time is fading as I draw near. Listen My child, so that our hearts cohere - a great revival is drawing near. The raging wars, the pointless bloodshed all will cease, the lost will be led to the altar with tears they'll shed, - their hearts, free of dread. The earth shall see His Majesty, all captives will be set free. All creation will fall to their knees, this the year of Jubilee. My child, My child; lend Me your ear, heed My word, put aside your fear, your pride, your sword, your envious jeer - hear My voice and revere - hear My voice, let our hearts cohere - a great revival is drawing near. Let Me Burn
Written by Adam M. Snow Let me burn, but burn for You in a world so far from You. I'll be the light, You know it's true; they will see me and go to You. They may curse and ridicule me; I'm not blind for I can see it is You who set captives free, it is with You where I want to be. No words on Earth can change my way, they can try but I wont stray. You're the truth, the only way. You're my God, You wont delay. The world is dark, it needs a light; I'm a spark that You ignite. Let me burn, oh so bright. Let me burn with Your might. Let me burn, but burn for You in a world so far from You. With all I am and all I do, they will see me and go to You. Chains
Written by Adam M. Snow I know why I'm shackled down; my sins, the reason I'm bound. It has many names and taunt me so, it holds me close and won't let go. The warden of this prison cell, bears my face and knows me well. He grins and jest at my misery, and ignores my every plea. He tightens the shackles upon my wrists, and leaves me to question, why I exist. I take these trials to my heart, in my world, torn apart. Even wounds in time does mend, these prison bars marks not my end. And though I wait patiently, I know a Savior will come for me. These chains, they do not hold me down. It's all lies, I'm not bound. The truth of this reality, there are no chains that can hold me. This world is out of balance. They'll tell you that the only way we'll ever be balanced is to get with the times, which means to accept the desires of the world. That is wrong and far from the truth. This world is out of balance and its out of balance because of the lack of God. The only way this world would ever be balanced is to stop seeking worldly desires and start chasing a more Godly desire.
"Jesus answered them, Do ye now believe? Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me. These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world." John 16:31-33 KJV In my opinion, real Christians are the ones who are being ridiculed, mocked, threatened and even killed for their beliefs, because they're the ones who refuses to remain silent. Even through the fear of death, they find the strength to call out to God and not deny His name. I, myself refuse to remain silent and because of that, I've been ridiculed, I've been mocked and I've been threatened because of my faith, my beliefs and if death were to come my way, I too will have the strength to call out to God and let death take me. I will never in any situation, deny Christ my Savior. To all you Christians, Saints, Brethren and Sisters who are afraid, silent, afraid of the world and prideful; how much do you love God? When Jesus laid down His life, He did it for you. Do you have what it takes to lay down your life, to take on the world for His namesake? Do you have the courage to fight, to speak up, to be the servant God wants you to be? Time is changing; yes we are being persecuted and the time is now more than ever to speak up. Speak up, you Christians, you Saints of God make a stand, be courageous and never let your voice be silent. There's a great Revival coming, I can feel it in my heart and my soul. God's not done with America. God's not done with Israel. God's not done with Canada. God's not done with Mexico, China, Japan, the U.K. God's not done with the world. There's a great Revival coming and our voice, His voice will be heard. Christ came down to lead by example and we should follow, not hide and remain silent. His Word is love, not hate and His Word should not be left silent. Do unto those what you would want done unto you. Help those who need lifting. Feed those who are hungry. Clothes those who are naked. Christ is returning soon and there are those who still needs help, your help, His help. Let Christ work through you. Don't be afraid, be courageous. Don't be silent, speak up. Don't just sit through this, make a stand. Don't give in to what the world thinks of you, give in to what God commands of you. Be courageous and be the Saint He made you to be. The great Revival is coming and again I say, 'Let our voice, His voice be heard.' “Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. To become a Christian, we asked Jesus to come into our lives and by doing so, we've made a vow, a promise to live Christ-like, to live as Jesus would and to continue living doing God's work, we become His hands, His feet and His voice. So why am I seeing Christians these days going against their vow and indulging in sinful way and becoming silent? I've been seeing Christians these days, hiding their faith and keeping silent, because they're afraid to speak up, afraid of what the world might think of them. They are afraid of the persecution that would fall upon them if they spoke up. They have become what I call the 'Silent Christians' instead of the 'Fighter Christians' like I, myself am. They let fear and pride get in the way of their relationship with God and by doing so they are living in sin and they do not know it. I, myself am a Fighter Christian, a Christian who refuses to remain silent, who refuse to let fear and pride get in the way of my relationship with God. I am not afraid of what people think of me, what the world thinks of me. I am not ashamed of God. I will pray in public, despite being ridiculed. I am His hands and I am His feet and I'm not afraid to go where He sends me. The bible says we will be ridiculed for believing in His name, but hear me, the world may ridicule and try to drag us down but God will give us the strength to overcome. Don't be the 'Silent Christian,' be the loud, obnoxious fighter Christian. If the world ridicule you for it, then you know you're doing something right with God. Be His hands and feet, His voice; the world is dying to hear Him, but you are remaining silent, when you could be the one to save that one lost soul. Speak up, God's not done with you yet. He will use you if just let Him. Let the world see God's love through you. Stop hiding and stop being silent, the time is now to raise your voice and be heard. Rise up you Christians, as Casting Crowns would say, "Be courageous." Allow God to give you the strength you need to speak up, to rise up and be the Saints He wants you to be. Don't fear the world and don't give in to their harsh words. God's Word is love, His Word is true and it goes against the words of the world. Ask yourself this, "Are you going to be the 'Silent Christian' and remain quiet and hide in fear, or are you going to be the 'Fighter Christian' and rise up against the world and raise your voice in the name of God? He's not done with you, if you are willing, He is willing to guide you. #WeAreChristians
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