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Brief Answers To 21 Anti-Universalist Objections

Objection 1: If universal restoration is true, why be a Christian now? Answer: We ought to follow Jesus, first of all, because it is the right and …

Author: Steve Jones   //   Published: Mar 27, 2014
Reading Time: 7 Minutes

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Distorting God’s Word

Those who believe in Universal Salvation through Jesus Christ’s work on the Cross are often accused of “distorting God’s Holy Word.” I cannot count how …

Author: A. E. Knoch   //   Published: May 12, 2012
Reading Time: 3 Minutes

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If Everyone Is Going To Be Saved, Why Preach?

There are always those people who object to this truth on the grounds that the preaching of universal salvation will make Christians and unsaved careless. …

Author: J. Preston Elby   //   Published: Sep 29, 2008
Reading Time: 10 Minutes

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Why Can’t “Eónas tón Eónon” Mean Eternity?

Dear Gary and Michelle thank you, your writings have been of much inspiration in my quest for the truth. Having been a Christian for a …

Author: Gary Amirault   //   Published: Jul 5, 2008
Reading Time: 4 Minutes

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Why Do You Deny The Wicked Will Be Published?

Question: You keep living in your fantasy and believing that God will not punish thewicked. Gary: You keep lying and lying and lying. Show me …

Author: Gary Amirault   //   Published: May 17, 2008
Reading Time: 3 Minutes

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What Good Will It Do To Preach Universal Salvation?

An Article From: The Herald of Salvation — Saturday, Dec 18, 1824. Mr. Editor, Sir — I have frequently been asked the following question: “What …

Author: Gary Amirault & Unknown   //   Published: May 17, 2008
Reading Time: 8 Minutes

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Are The Wicked Thrown Into A Furnace of Fire?

Question: The other day I came across Matt. 13:42 and 13:49-50 which do seem to talk unambiguously about the wicked being thrown into fire. Now, …

Author: Mercy Aiken   //   Published: May 16, 2008
Reading Time: 7 Minutes

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Do Near-Death Experiences Confirm The Existence of Hell?

Question: Greetings–I have been reading a lot from your web page, and I am really blessed. There is one thing that bothers me though when …

Author: Mercy Aiken   //   Published: May 11, 2008
Reading Time: 4 Minutes

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Those Who Do Not Believe Will Perish?

Question: What about how the Bible says that those who do not believe will perish? Answer: “Perishing.” Whenever you see Jesus use a word such …

Author: Gary Amirault   //   Published: May 10, 2008
Reading Time: 4 Minutes

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What Advantage Is There To Believing In Universal Salvation?

Question: I was asked the above question “what advantage is there to believing in Universal salvation?” by someone looking into the scriptural teaching of universal …

Author: Gary Amirault   //   Published: Oct 4, 2006
Reading Time: 7 Minutes

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What About The Scriptures Stating Few Will Be Saved?

(A look at: Matt: 10:23, Mark 16:16, 1 Cor. 6:9-10) Question: Hi. First of all, I am an agnostic, I’m not a Christian, but I …

Author: Gary Amirault   //   Published: Feb 8, 2005
Reading Time: 19 Minutes

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Are Biblical and Christian Universalism The Same?

Question: Are Biblical and Christian Universalist [Universalism] the same? Answer: Yes, the two terms are the same thing. This teaching is not really about denominationalism …

Author: Gary Amirault   //   Published: Feb 8, 2005
Reading Time: 2 Minutes

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Will Satan and The Fallen Angels Be Restored?

Question: Does this mean that satan and all the fallen angels will be restored eventually? Answer: In the original language of Scripture, Hebrews 2:16 says, …

Author: Charles Slagle   //   Published: Apr 21, 2001
Reading Time: 2 Minutes

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If Everyone Will Be Saved Anyway, Why Serve Christ?

“Everything is permissible but not everything is beneficial. Everything is permissible, but not everything is constructive.” (1 Cor. 10:23) Why do you serve Christ? Some …

Author: Jennifer Hunter   //   Published: Feb 8, 2001
Reading Time: 3 Minutes

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