The Highway Forums General Discussion Theology Discussion Forum Question asked for the Reformed

Again, the explanation as to why, if God has decreed (prescriptive/preceptive will; predestinated) the majority of fallen mankind to repent and believe knowing that none will (no ability nor desire) to do so, why does He keep them alive on earth? Of course, with this type of reasoning, why would God even bring about their conception and birth. Wouldn't seem logical that God should have immediately after Adam's transgression to not bring any human being into existence?

As Robin pointed out from God's Word in Romans 9, those who have been chosen to eternal damnation exalt God's immutable justice through them and manifest His infinite love, mercy, and grace toward those who have been predestined to salvation in Christ. God does not "love" all men indiscriminately, which is clearly taught in both the OT and NT, but He is a God of benevolence to all men (cf. Matt 5:45; Titus 3:4, where the Greek word for "kindness" is philanthropia; philanthropy).