God is just and righteous. Not a masochist. He is Love.
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life (John 3:16).
But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved (Ephesians 2:4-5).
If you have not been born again—that is, if you have not become a Christian—let me invite you to surrender yourself to him now, for "everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved" (Romans 10:13). Give your life to God by accepting Jesus as your Savior and Lord.
chistolero | 9/14/2008
So... then aborted babies, still-born infants, and children who die at a young age burn in hell for all eternity based solely on their 'ignorance' of Jesus? That's real fair (or should I say, masochistic).
Maitreya | 6/13/2008
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