Universalism
What is Universalism?
Universalism is the belief that everyone will be saved. Some sincere Christians believe it but is it true? Our only way of knowing is by searching the Bible. What we would like to be true is not necessarily true. What God says, is true.
What is Universalism? - Jack Zavada (Learn Religions)
Types of Universalism and Related Beliefs
Universalism
In its broadest sense, universalism is the belief that ultimately everyone will be saved - everyone: people of all religions, people who have lived evil lives, etc.
Christian Universalism
Christian universalism is the belief that ultimately everyone will be saved but it will be because they have come to faith in Jesus. Salvation is available in Jesus only.
Annihilationism
Annihilationism is the belief that those who are not saved do not suffer eternal punishment but are annihilated.
Judgement And Hell - John Stott (Truth According To Scripture)
Exclusivism
Only those who have put their faith in Jesus Christ will be saved. Those who have not will suffer eternal punishment in hell.
Universalist Teaching
Rob Bell
What if Hell Doesn't Exist? - Rob Bell (Time Magazine)
Countering Rob Bell
"Ultimate Reconciliation", Heaven, Hell and Rob Bell: A Biblical Analysis - Dr Michael Brown (The Line Of Fire) (1:40)
David Bentley Hart
Countering David Bentley Hart
David Bentley Hart's Lonely, Last Stand For Christian Universalism - Michael McClymont (The Gospel Coalition) - A review of 'That All Shall Be Saved'
Robin Parry
Thomas Talbot
Others
Universalism And The Bible: The Really Good News - Keith DeRose (Campus Press)
Christian Universalism - Melissa Denise's (Love Covered Life) Youtube Playlist
Anti-Universalist Teaching
General
Universalism: Forms And Fallacies - James A. Fowler (Christ In You Ministries)
Love Is Not God: A.W. Tozer On How Equating Love With God Is A Major Mistake - Randy Alcorn (Patheos)
Is Universalism Biblical? - (Got Questions)
Sinclair Fergusson
Universalism and the Reality Of Eternal Punishment, 1990 conference
The Biblical Basis Of The Doctrine Of Eternal Punishment - Sinclair Fergusson (Desiring God)
The Justice And Mercy Of God - Sinclair Fergusson, (Desiring God)
Contemporary Preaching - Sinclair Fergusson (Desiring God)
Michael McClymond
Opiate Of The Theologians - Michael McClymond (First Things)
How Universalism, "The Opiate Of The Theologians", Went Mainstream - Michael McClymond (Christianity Today)
Michael McClymond interviewed
This video contains some extraneous bits. To hear just the interview, go here.
Universalism Distorts The Grace Of God - Michael McClymond (Desiring God) (audio)
Universalism is 'Alive And Well' - How Do We Oppose It? - Michael McClymond (Desiring God) (audio)
Against Universalism - Michael McClymond (Westminster Seminary)
The Issues
A Look At The Word "Aionion" - Matt Slick (CARM)
Reshaping The Gospel? The Current Rise Of Ultimate Reconciliation - Damon Adams (Crucis)
Debates
Hellbound Debate - Unbelievable (audio)
Resources
Universalist
Websites
Teachers, authors
Rob Bell
Opposing Universalism
Books
Piper, John, Does God Desire All To Be Saved?, - free pdf
Think About It
Watch this Tentmaker video. Do you find it convincing?
Is it true that hell is not mentioned in the Old Testament?
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Read this article.
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