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Talking to a Robot about Christian Universal Salvation! (AI)

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OK it means they "guess" at the closest meaning then. That makes no difference to my understanding.
etymology
noun
The origin and historical development of a linguistic form as shown by determining its basic elements, earliest known use, and changes in form and meaning, tracing its transmission from one language to another, identifying its cognates in other languages, and reconstructing its ancestral form where possible.
The branch of linguistics that deals with etymologies.
That part of philology which treats of the history of words in respect both to form and to meanings, tracing them back toward their origin, and setting forth and explaining the changes they have undergone.
And you still didn't answer effectively why the meaning of sheol changed over time and why people had differing views. From my earlier posted link:
"Unlike this world, Sheol is devoid of love, hate, envy, work, thought, knowledge, and wisdom ( Ecclesiastes 9:6 Ecclesiastes 9:10 ). Descriptions are bleak: There is no light ( Job 10:21-22 ; 17:13 ; Psalms 88:6 Psalms 88:12 ; 143:3 ), no remembrance ( Psalm 6:5 ; 88:12 ; Eccl 9:5 ), no praise of God ( Psalm 6:5 ; 30:9 ; 88:10-12 ; 115:17 ; Isa 38:18 ) — in fact, no sound at all ( Psalm 94:17 ; 115:17 ). Its inhabitants are weak, trembling shades ( Job 26:5 ; Psalm 88:10-12 ; Isa 14:9-10 ) who can never hope to escape from its gates ( Job 10:21 ; 17:13-16 ; Isa 38:10 ). Sheol is like a ravenous beast that swallows the living without being sated ( Prov 1:12 ; 27:20 ; Isa 5:14 ). Some thought the dead were cut off from God ( Psalm 88:3-5 ; Isa 38:11 ); while others believed that God's presence reached even to Sheol ( Psalm 139:8 )."
You have not shown that the meaning of sheol changed over time. So your "all important question" is moot. The predominant meaning in the source I quoted is a place of fiery, eternal, punishment. Had you bothered to actually read it you would have known that. Instead of quoting bits and pieces which seem to support your argument. Since this question is so all fired important to you, how about you tell me why there are so many different meanings for "hell" today? And no, they don't guess. Amateurs, not scholars, do that. Your posts seem to be the former.
 
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Jesus Christ Universalism

Hebrews 9:26 “He has put away sin by the sacrifice of Himself”



Jesus Christ Universalism is a religion that upholds the belief that Jesus Christ is the savior of all mankind, regardless of their Christian denomination. Because everyone will become a believer in Christ with faith alone and be saved. This is an ancient belief, shared by many of the early Christian sects, which has been gaining in popularity in recent years. The essence of Universalism is the idea that Jesus Christ died for the sins of the entire world – not just for a chosen few. It is a movement that seeks to reconcile all into a single unified worldview, and it seeks to promote an understanding of the human condition as being ultimately "one" with God.

John 1:29 “The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!”



In terms of its beliefs, Jesus Christ Universalism (JCU) teaches that Jesus lived a perfect life and taught a message of love and reconciliation. He freely gave his life on the cross and allowed himself to be killed by mankind to save us from the consequences of our sins. In return for his gift of salvation, JCU encourages us to live according to the teachings of Jesus, who taught us to “love our neighbor as ourselves.” Good works do not not save us it is only faith alone in Jesus Christ that saves us. When we are saved, then after salvation, we produce these good fruit, because we love because Jesus first loved us. In addition to this emphasis on love and forgiveness, JCU also teaches that all people can be saved through faith in Jesus Christ, regardless of their race, gender, or culture.

1 Corinthians 15:22: "As in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive."



In terms of its practices, JCU encourages its members, those alreau saved through faith alone, to live ethically, to accept the teachings of Jesus, and to practice hospitality and nonviolence. It promotes a spiritual journey that seeks to deepen one’s relationship with God through prayer, meditation, and spiritual discernment. JCU holds that true Christianity is universal salvation of all, everyone will become Christians. As a result, its members strive to learn, to serve, and to act in light of the ideal of Universal Love.

Ephesians 4:10: "He who descended is the one who ascended far above all the heavens, that He might fill all things."



Finally, Jesus Christ Universalism has a strong focus on evangelism. It encourages its members to share the message of salvation in Jesus Christ with everyone they meet, regardless of their current beliefs or faith traditions. The goal is to bring the message of salvation to the entire world, promoting unity and peace. To convert all people in the whole world to Christianity! JCU furthermore encourages its already saved members, those who believed in Jesus Christ with fairh alone and were saved, to actively participate in their communities, to minister to the needs of the poor and downtrodden, and to work for social justice.

Philippians 3:20-21: "But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body to be like His glorious body, by the power that enables Him to subject all things to Himself."



In conclusion, Jesus Christ Universalism is a religion that has been gaining in popularity in recent years. It is rooted in early Christian beliefs and values, but it seeks to be inclusive of all cultures and people.

Genesis 12:3 In you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.
 
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***Hebrews 9:26 “He has put away sin by the sacrifice of Himself”***
***1 Corinthians 15:22: "As in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive."***
***Genesis 12:3 In you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.***
Heb 9:26. Does sin still exist in the world?
Hardly a week goes by that someone does not quote 1 Cor 15:22 out-of-context.
Have you ever read the next verse?
1 Corinthians 15:23
(23) But each in his own order: Christ, the firstfruits; then when Christ comes, those who belong to him.​
All mankind are "in Adam" since all mankind are literal descendants of Adam but all mankind are NOT "in Christ." That requires an informed choice in this life.
Vs. 23 "Christ, the first fruits" afterward NOT all mankind but only "those who belong to him/Christ when He returns."
Gen 12:3 "All families" NOT every individual. And there ain't no families in the grave, hades or sheol.
 
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