Did the Bible lie about God? Does it say in one place that He loves all people while in another he hates all who do iniquity? If He loves everybody, like millions believe, then why does it say He hated Esau?
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Did the Bible lie about God? Does it say in one place that He loves all people while in another he hates all who do iniquity? If He loves everybody, like millions believe, then why does it say He hated Esau?
All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Sin is rebellion against God. God hates sin and sin must be punished.
But He loved (everyone) the world so that He paid the penalty for sin Himself and offers grace freely to all who accept it. You choose.
If you don't accept His free gift of salvation, you get to pay for your sins yourself.
Why would anyone have to pay for their sins themselves if you think Jesus paid for them already?
Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No man comes to the Father except by me."
If you don't believe what God says, that is part of your rebellion against Him. He has offered to pay, but if you don't accept the offer, then you pay.
He has not merely offered to pay. His work on the cross actually paid for sins.