Does God hate sin?

What about those who are born, remain and die sinful - are they reconciled to GOd?

I didn't say God hates some - I said the Bible does not say GOd loves everyone. Does He take pleasue in the damning of the reprobate, no. But God has allowed sin to enter the world, it serves His purpose and those who remain hardened in their sin and inquitites will get their just desserts. This is why the experienital preaching of total depravity (which is most effectively featured in Reformed theology) is so essential to our spiritual conception and growth.

God is a righteous judge - and those who remain in sin will be punished.

To repent and turn to God is a command not a recommendation.

You do not see the severity of sin - that's a problem. Many 'christians' sugar-coat the danger we are in if we remain in our natural condition - that is why many are on the broad way to destruction rather than the narrow way to eternal life.

Last edited by AC.; Fri Nov 02, 2007 2:31 PM.
The mercy of God is necessary not only when a person repents, but even to lead him to repent, Augustine