Against Universalism
Against Universalism
By BILL MUEHLENBERG
http://www.billmuehlenberg.com/2011/03/12/against-universalism/
March 23, 2011
There are two quite wrong ways to come to terms with the biblical teaching on the eternal punishment of the lost. One is annihilationism, which says the lost will simply cease to exist after this life. The other is universalism, which says in the end everyone will be saved.
Both positions are clearly and decisively refuted in Scripture, yet they continue to be promoted, even sometimes by those claiming to be Bible-believing Christians, or evangelicals. Three texts are often appealed to by the universalists, so let me address each.
But first, bear in mind several basic principles of hermeneutics: -any passage which is somewhat obscure must be assessed in light of more clear passages. -any passage which seems to contradict a majority of other texts must be read in that light.
Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org
By BILL MUEHLENBERG
http://www.billmuehlenberg.com/2011/03/12/against-universalism/
March 23, 2011
There are two quite wrong ways to come to terms with the biblical teaching on the eternal punishment of the lost. One is annihilationism, which says the lost will simply cease to exist after this life. The other is universalism, which says in the end everyone will be saved.
Both positions are clearly and decisively refuted in Scripture, yet they continue to be promoted, even sometimes by those claiming to be Bible-believing Christians, or evangelicals. Three texts are often appealed to by the universalists, so let me address each.
But first, bear in mind several basic principles of hermeneutics: -any passage which is somewhat obscure must be assessed in light of more clear passages. -any passage which seems to contradict a majority of other texts must be read in that light.
Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org
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