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FIRST THINGS
FIRST! I am neither a Universalist or a Unitarian and I am NOT
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| Universalist - Unitarian - Universalism | Universal Salvation |
| Universalism essentially places Jesus Christ on the periphery of God’s plan of redemption. | Universal Salvation places Christ at the center of God's plan of redemption. Jesus, the Christ is absolutely essential to the entire plan of salvation! |
| Universalism appears to minimize or negate teachings of repentance. | Universal Salvation teaches that repentance is an essential and progressive part of the salvation process. Scripture says, "Every knee shall bow and every tongue will confess..." |
| Universalism appears to minimize or render the judgments of God as inconsequential. | Universal Salvation teaches the judgments of God are certain, to be respected and absolutely just! |
| Universalism appears to teach the born-again experience is unnecessary. | Universal Salvation teaches the born-again experience is essential to salvation! |
| Universalism appears to teach that all paths lead to God. | Universal Salvation teaches there is only one way to salvation and that way is the truth which is Jesus the Christ. |
| Universalism appears to teach that salvation is a vague universal "principle." | Universal Salvation teaches that salvation is an intimate, personal experience with God. |
| Universalism appears to teach that all spiritual leaders, regardless of religion, are somehow on the same level as Jesus Christ. | Universal Salvation teaches that Jesus the Christ is irreplaceable and NO ONE compares to Him! |
| Universalism appears to say that one can "sin their way into Heaven." | Universal Salvation teaches that "every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess that Jesus the Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father." The judgments of God are corrective and remedial, the fires of God purgative and cleansing and the sacrifice of the Christ sufficient for all! |
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So to be clear - ANY use of the term Universalist or Universalism in ANY document on this site is completely unrelated to any doctrine or church using those words today. The definitions of the words 'Universalist' and 'Universalism' have varied greatly over the years. Return to: |
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