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  1. Mark Quayle

    Universalism and Particular Redemption

    I have received this notification when I tried to answer something @wendykvw said to someone else, but can't find why: Christian Forums - Error You do not have permission to view this page or perform this action. So I'm here opening another thread: @wendykvw said, "We have a common goal. To...
  2. LoveGodsWord

    WHY UNIVERSALISM IS NOT TRUE?

    WHY IS UNIVERSALISM NOT BIBLICAL? What is true within the teachings of Universalism is that there is no such thing as the Roman Catholic doctrine of eternal burning Hell. Very simply though the reason why Universalism is a false teaching is that the bible tells us so because there is no more...
  3. J

    Universalists: How do you explain the "problem passages"?

    I am open about universalism, I just don't know how you guys get past some verses. If you have an explanation for them I will hear you out. For example, all of the verses that say the wicked will perish, everlasting destruction, the second death, etc.? How do you explain those verses about...
  4. Shrewd Manager

    The Forgotten Covenant?

    Our God is the great covenant God, He who rejoices in making and keeping His promises, who goes so far as to giving His Word made flesh in the form of Jesus Christ, the covenant of salvation for all who believe, sealed in holy blood at Calvary. That His word is held perfect trustworthy and true...
  5. LoveGodsWord

    WHAT HAPPENS TO THE UNREPENTANT WICKED AFTER THE 2ND COMING?

    WHAT HAPPENS TO THE UNREPENTANT WICKED AFTER THE SECOND COMING? (WHAT UNIVERSALISM WILL NOT TEACH YOU). Wicked shall be destroyed Psalms 145:20 The Lord preserveth all them that love him, but all the wicked He shall destroy Psalms 101:8 I will early destroy all the wicked of the land, that I...
  6. LoveGodsWord

    THE FALSE TEACHINGS OF UNIVERSALISM - BEWARE!

    THE FALSE TEACHINGS OF UNIVERSALISM? Hi all I have noticed in this forum that there is a handful of people going around and consistently promoting a dangerous false teaching called “Universalism” which is based on twisting and cherry picking the scriptures out of context to try and teach that...
  7. Saint Steven

    What if you’re wrong about hell?

    From a CWR (Christianity Without Religion) article by Brad Jersak titled: What if you’re wrong about hell? (Source link: Q&R with Brad Jersak: What if you're wrong about hell?) Note this is more to read at the link than what I have posted in the OP here. Comments and discussion welcome...
  8. HatGuy

    Universalist theologians

    Hi Universalist people, I'm busy reading Thomas Talbott's "The Inescapable Love of God" and enjoying it. I was wondering if there are any recommended Christian Universalist theologians that those of you who subscribe to this view could recommend. I'm looking for someone (or several) that look...
  9. Mark Corbett

    What Does Aionios Mean? (Part 3, Looking at the LXX)

    Note: The numbering of the points continues from parts 1 and 2, so that everything is this section is 3.something. 3.1 Review Universalists believe that no one will be punished or destroyed eternally, but rather that everyone will eventually be redeemed and live joyfully in God’s eternal...
  10. Mark Corbett

    What Does Aionios Mean? (part 2, It is wrong to define aionios based on aion)

    Having explained the positive case for aionios meaning “eternal” in part 1, let’s now look at a popular argument Universalists put forward to defend aionios meaning “lasting for an age”. I plan to look at other Universalist arguments in future posts. Note: The numbering system for the outline...
  11. Mark Corbett

    What Does Aionios Mean in Matthew 25:46 and 2 Thessalonians 1:9? (part 1)

    Recently I’ve spent a fair bit of time interacting with some of my brothers and sisters in Christ who are Universalists. I’ve read some of their material, including one of the best books supporting their view. I have engaged with them in debates on forums. The Universalists I’ve been engaging...
  12. Mark Corbett

    Hell is Payback

    We know that we should not seek to harm those who have harmed us. If fact, we should forgive them and do good to them as the Lord gives opportunity. But putting this truth into practice can be a great challenge when people have faced terrible evil. I had the incredible privilege of serving the...
  13. Mark Corbett

    Ashes Can’t Repent (A Big Problem for the Universalist Story)

    Ashes can’t repent. This is a big problem for the Universalist story. I’m talking about the story which Christian Universalists promote. These Universalists are Christian in that they believe that the only way anyone can be saved is by God’s grace, and the only way His grace is experienced is...
  14. Mark Corbett

    The Universalist Story has the Wrong Goal

    One of the most repeated and most passionate arguments I’ve heard from Universalists basically says that Universalism must be the end of the story because it is the only ending where God truly wins. Before I explain what’s wrong with this argument, let me acknowledge a few things that are right...
  15. Mark Corbett

    The Universalist Story is Not a Realistic Story (Annihilationism vs. Universalism)

    This opening post was originally the second post in a series on my blog which so far has only two posts. Nevertheless, I think this can be read on its own. If you're interested, the first part can be read here: What’s Wrong with the Universalist Story. In the first part, I showed that the...
  16. Mark Corbett

    Conditional Immortality Supports Annihilationion, Refutes Eternal Conscious Torment and Universalism

    God’s Word teaches us what to believe. We learn specific truths from the Bible, sometimes called “doctrines”, or more simply “beliefs”. The Bible also teaches us to think like God thinks. The more we read and listen to His Word, the more our thought patterns become like His. In this opening...
  17. J

    Only a loving God would create hell!

    I'm supposed be away on a meditative break, but I need to put my foot down on this evil! From: The False God Of The Modern Era | Christian Forums "Interestingly enough, the first appearance of the god of power in Christian thought, emerged in an argument for Universalism. A monk named William...
  18. A

    Lutherans (ELCA) & Bible Study & Universalism

    I have been attending an ELCA church for about a year. I have been attending a weekly bible study and made a comment about scripture and the need to study scripture. I felt I received a rebuke from the pastor for my own study of scripture. Are Lutherans very close to RCC in discouraging bible...
  19. Citizen of the Kingdom

    Is Paul the author of universalism?

    Is Paul the author of universalism? Suggestions for topic discussions: -In what way does the character of John, as portrayed in the synoptical Gospels, have a bearing on the questions of the authorship of the 4th Gospel, and the hostility to Paul and his universalism manifested in the book of...
  20. S

    Is Hell temporal?

    I recently found this page: The State and Fate of Hell Is it the worst heresy ever or true? In the Bible it says that we will be judged according to our works, they will be tested by fire. If the works burn, the person will be saved, but as through fire. Does it mean a (temporal) hell? 1 Cor...
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