Who knows?...Perhaps a believer in the ultimate salvation of humankind--such as Origen was--reflects an even higher estimation of the sufficiency of Christ's sacrifice than the believers in eternal damnation. Perhaps such a person has the greater faith in the extent of God's grace than others...
As I said, I don't know whether the book I'm reading--or Origen, for that matter--are correct or not. But they do seem to express noble sentiments. I don't see how such sentiments would reflect in any manner a lack of appreciation for the sufficiency of Jesus Christ.
Well Steve this is not a section for debate, but just for fun why don't you go into the theological section of the forum and try and fly a universalist kite in there. You'll probably be the only man in the history of the Christian forums to ever unite every resident of the TS against you lol.
No my friend why are we commanded to preach the gospel???
Now as for the sufficiency of Christ.
Ok Steve for a second lets transfer the setting of this scene. Now you're standing in front of the Lord in judgement. Would you consider for a second using the law to defend yourself? I wouldn't advise that Steve...
Would you consider using your good works in your defense?
Are you sure you've done enough Steve?
Let's be honest, taken out of this nice conformable forum and placed before the Great White throne you'd be on your knees pleading for the sufficiency of Christ.
But that's good Steve, this is the gospel. This is the good news.
Truth is in Christ you don't stand under the judgement of condemnation. You are a child of God adopted in Christ.
Now isn't that good news?
Breathe... Steve let it go. He is all!
Now run, not in fear, run to tell everyone else you can. Run for the different rewards Christ is bringing with him for God's children. Run because you love him. Father, husband, Lord. But no matter what they tell you Steve... he is enough...
