The majority believes most men will end up in hell either through a) ignorance because they never heard b) disbelief - heard but didn't respond in faith c) rejection - knew it is true but didn't want Jesus as Lord and/or Saviour d) stumbling - did not persevere in either obedience and/or faith to the end
The minority believe most/all will end up in heaven because a) God's will supercedes ours - He is sovereign and almighty
There are biblical verses that support both positions.
I'm pleased that we have more common ground than I originally thought. We disagree on the final destiny of most men but I think this is where we have to allow one another to believe what he/she believes. Everyone has thought it through. Everyone has the right to change his/her mind at any time. There are respected theologians who have written tomes that support either position.
It would have been unheard of even 10 years ago but there is a rising tide of Evangelicals who are switching from exclusivism to inclusivism, conditionalism or even universalism. Some say such a movment must be the work of the Spirit; others say it is the great apostasy of the end times. By their fruit you shall know them.
Love,
Caroline
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