Does God desire all people to come to repentance?
Quick Answer
The Teaching cites several passages affirming God’s mercy, patience, and desire for people to repent.
Key Scriptures
1 Timothy 2:3-4 – God desires all people to be saved and come to knowledge of the truth.
2 Peter 3:9 – Divine patience and the call to repentance are weighed against the few.
Ezekiel 18:23 – God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked but calls for turning and life.
Detailed Biblical Study
These passages form a major tension explored by the Teaching: how can Scripture speak of broad divine compassion and a faithful few? The answer depends on larger questions about response, judgment, and election. The cited verses should be studied in context.
1 Timothy 2:3-4 – God desires all people to be saved and come to knowledge of the truth.
2 Peter 3:9 – Divine patience and the call to repentance are weighed against the few.
Ezekiel 18:23 – God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked but calls for turning and life.
Related Teaching
Many Are Called Few Are Chosen – What does this mean?
What does Yeshua mean when He says, “Many are called, but few are chosen”? This Teaching examines Matthew 22:1-14 in the context of the wedding feast and the prophets’ remnant theme. It contrasts the invitation with the response of those invited, considers the wedding garment, and asks how the Father’s drawing in John 6 relates to His stated desire that people repent. The speaker also explores Abraham’s call, spiritual resistance, being brought near in Messiah, and why humble perseverance matters. The closing Q&A challenges viewers not to make definitive judgments about another person’s salvation.