Sunday, June 02, 2013

'Universal Salvation' Heresy.

The problem with so-called universal salvation or if you prefer universal reconciliation is that in scriptural terms, it is pure bunkum and the verses so adroitly misused in its support are thoroughly decontextualised.
At this point, I prefer to consider the extremely weak logic of the position and I shall look at the relevant Scriptures on another occasion:
1) This position obviates the need for any sacrifice at Calvary. God might just as well have waved a magic wand.
2) The people 'saved' have not done anything at all - not even said 'yes' - thus their freewill is inconsequential.
3) There is no need whatsoever for any person to live a life other than what they arrogantly take on for themselves - even if that is spitting in the face of God.
4) There is no reason to do good.
5) Sin is rendered unimportant.
6) The idea lends itself to the views of the more extreme Calvinists or Jansenists.
7) Do I really want to go into a heaven that contains an unrepentant Hitler, Stalin or Pol Pot? Indeed, if I rail against that idea and 'am wrong', I shall still be saved in any case.
8) Effectively, there is no genuine distinction between good and evil.
9) Why bother thanking, praising or worshipping God?
10) What is the point of church?
Etc.

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