The verses you bring up are talking about God's sovereignty, which is something which passes our comprehension. But his sovereignty gives us freedom. Cf. Gen 1:27, Gal 5:1.

1 John 2:2, 'He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but also for those of the whole world.'"

God is infinitely good. He would never cause someone to do evil. "Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good!"

We can help to save others through Christ because he said:

1 I exhort therefore, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, be made for all men;

2 for kings and all that are in high place; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and gravity.

3 This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;

4 who would have all men to be saved, and come to the knowledge of the truth.
(1 Tim 2:1etc).

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