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You can divide Christianity into Armenians (who think you have a choice), Calvinists (who think everything is predetermined), and another group that doesn't get as much publicity -Christian Universalists. The latter group think that eventually, every knee shall bow to Christ(as stated in the Bible). You can find Bible verses that support all 3 views, and all 3 camps are convinced that they are correct.

1 Timothy 4:9-10 "9This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance 10(and for this we labor and strive), that we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, and especially of those who believe."

This is far from the only verse that could support the third view. I personally believe this third view is the correct view, if original scripture could be studied in the original languages. I believe God is love, and love never fails. Otherwise the "Good News" is really not all that great, since that would mean that most of creation is burning in hell for all eternity without hope of exit, if traditional Christian teachings on this were true. If you truly think about it, a God who is defined as being love, would never close the door forever. Eternity is a "helluva" long time. If the gate is open, and people choose to stay in hell or more correctly, Hades -then it's on them.

Mathew 16:18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.