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Universalism teaches that all people will be saved. However it is not possible to categorize all universalists into one group. Universalists vary in belief when it comes to Biblical teaching.
They obviously believe what The Bible teaches about sin and salvation and the atoning death of Jesus Christ. BUT......some universalists say that it is through the atonement of Jesus that all will ultimately be reconciled to God. Some say that all will go to heaven sooner or later, whether or not they have trusted in or rejected Jesus as saviour during their lifetime. This universal redemption will be realized in the future where God will bring all people to repentance. Some believe God is one person, some believe in the Trinity, some believe Jesus is a creation ie they deny the deity of Christ. Other universalists tend toward a new age concept of man's divinity.
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∙ 7y agofrom Modern Catholic Dictionary by John A. Hardon, S.J. Doubleday & Co., Inc. Garden City, NY 1980
Universalism, Doctrinal. The theory that hell is essentially a kind of purgatory in which sins are expiated, so that eventually everyone will be saved. Also called apokatastasis, it was condemned by the Church in A.D. 543, against the Origenists, who claimed that "the punishment of devils and wicked men is temporary and will eventually cease, that is to say, that devils or the ungodly will be completely restored to their original state" (Denzinger 411).
Historically, that was Universalism, obviously condemned as a heresy in the sixth century. But, as with all heresies, they do not die, this one resurfaced near the end of the 19th century as Modernism in the Catholic Church. It spread through various Protestants, and has become nearly universal (pardon the pun) in modern society - as least among those who still believe in an afterlife. Although in its modern incarnation it is not so much a specific belief as the general feeling that it doesn't really matter what you believe everyone is going to end up in heaven. It has spread through many people who claim to be Catholic and is endemic to some Protestants.
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What has the author N D George written?
N. D. George has written: 'Universalism not of the Bible' -- subject(s): Universalism, Controversial literature
What has the author Nathan Dow George written?
Nathan Dow George has written: 'Universalism not of the Bible' -- subject(s): Universalism
What Holy Books are used in Universalism?
Christian Universalists use the Bible.
How did Greeks view their myths?
As a part of their religion, basically how a Christian would view bible stories about Moses and Jesus and others.
What does red Christmas light mean from the bible point of view?
the blood of jesus christ
How does the Bible reflect God's revelation to Jesus?
A:Answer 1 Christians believe that Jesus is the Son of God, so it was not necessary for God to reveal to Jesus, as he was himself divine. According to this view, the Bible reflects the divine words and work of Jesus himself.Answer 2 The Bible reflects real God word revelations whether Jesus or God the Creator.
What is the dale belief?
It's universalism. He believes that all humans can become "pure" through Jesus and rest in "gods" kingdom.
Where is the Holy Bible that Jesus wrote?
Jesus never wrote a Bible. The Bible was written by around 40 people over 1500 years. Some of the Bible is about Jesus' life but Jesus never wrote any of the Bible
Who were the 5 bible poets?
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus and Jesus.
What does the Bible say about dreaming of Jesus?
The bible does not say anything about dreaming for Jesus.
How tall was Jesus according to the Bible?
Jesus physical appearance is NOT recorded in the Bible.
What are the main branches of Universalism?
Unitarian Universalism doesn't really have branches, it has been one religion since the 1960's.Another AnswerIf the question was, "What are the main branches of Universalism?"then the answer could be, Universal Reconciliation, Trinitarian Universalism, and Unitarian Universalism.
