Complete Misunderstanding

​Steven’s Scribbles
“Complete Misunderstanding” 
Isaiah 59:1-2

    One of the phrases that has stumped many unsuspecting Christians over the years is “How can an all loving God send people to hell?” There is a complete misunderstanding about why people go to eternal destruction. We are separated from God, not because of a lack of love on His part, but a lack of love on ours, because we are separated from God by sin. “Behold, the Lord’s hand is not so short that it cannot save; nor is His ear so dull that it cannot hear. But your iniquities have made a separation between you and your God, and your sins have hidden His face from you so that He does not hear” (Is. 59:1-2). When we are not seeking God with our whole heart, we can wander (Psalm 119:10-11). Does God still love us? Absolutely, He sent His Son to die for sinners (John 3:16; 1 Tim. 1:15), but His love does not mean that we will not suffer consequences for our own choices. So “how can an all loving God send people to hell?” The short answer is “He doesn’t.” Sin separates us from God, both in this life and eternally. Our choice to sin causes us to go to hell. Fortunately we have an opportunity to have those sins washed away and enjoy eternity with the Lord (Acts 22:16). I love you all!


In His service,
Steven Hugley