What I think is that Jesus death has wiped humanitys slate of sin clean before God, thats why he came to earth- to take our sins away, as John 1:29 plainly reads to me.
As far as this belief of yours that evil will be around for an eternity, I simply do not see God as co-existing with evil in eternity. You don't seem to believe its in Christ power to totally change the very nature of 20 billion evil doers at the same time in mere seconds. You don't seem to be able to accept that God has the heart that can forgive 50 billion evil doers of all their sins in seconds, having no second thoughts about it. You don't think that God and Jesus have that kind of incredible grace and goal in their minds.
But I do.
Peace.
I wrote this for a similar thread.
I'm sure you will be able to sort out what you can use.
Why do atheists participate in such discussions?
To wave their own banner...of disbelief?
In the hope no one will ever make them responsible, for who and what they are?
Especially an Almighty, capable of total disregard.
And with no hope ...or belief.... in an after life... why bother?
with a theological discussion?
Why doesn't God kill Satan?
Man was created to form new souls and unique spirits.
Satan would be insulted to have any one of us take his place in heaven.
So Satan follows at our heels, deceiving as many as he can.
And God allows it.
It sorts out the spirits.... like unto Satan.
Then, when the earth has filled it's purpose.....
All those not deceived shall have the presence of God.
The non-believer, and any one else...less than they should be...
Can all go to hell...together.
Once the 'round-up' is complete....hell and all within it, goes to the bottomless pit.
Heaven at peace...once more.
Still hoping there will be no judgment call?
Still hoping there's no hell waiting for you?
Well...maybe you'll make it.
But your denial...thus far...is insufficient.
No one wants to go to hell.
But that choice doesn't belong to you.
And that you call upon any prophet puts you at greater risk.
Using His name? as if it belongs to you?
Won't the angels object?