God's Promises

  But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Hebrews 11:6

 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I (Jesus) came that they        may have life and have it abundantly. John 10:10

 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16

But Pappy, I just can't believe in a God of love who sends people to Hell

 People send themselves to Hell by their God-defying or God-rejecting sin. God is trying to rescue you, but He won't force you. He's offering you the free gift of a way to avoid Hell. His plan for you, which you have the option to accept, involves the best kind of lifestyle most satisfying in the long run. It embraces the healthiest of relationships, the fun and enjoyment of wholesome fellowship and a meaningful occupation of integrity and service.  

God is not merely loving. He is also just. Those who are hell-bent on defying God can incur His wrath:

"But because of your stubbornness and your unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of God’s wrath, when his righteous judgment will be revealed." Romans 2:5

Would you want to live next door to Hitler in Heaven? I don't think so.