, Donald Bloesch"]I propose a theology of divine perseverance based on the belief that God continues to pursue fallen humankind even in its sin and depravity, even beyond the barrier of death. God’s grace knows no limits in its outreach to a lost world, but it always directs both people in sin and people of faith to the cross and resurrection of Christ, for only there does God meet us as redeeming Saviour and Lord.Amen! 
, Donald Bloesch"]Then there is the position known as divine perseverance, which holds that God in his love does not abandon any of his people to perdition but pursues them into the darkness of sheol or hell, thereby keeping open the opportunity for salvation. It is said that God’s grace penetrates the barrier of death, thus kindling the hope of conversions beyond the pale of death.
Proponents of divine perseverance are divided as to whether all will eventually accept Christ’s salvation. Among those now and in the past who are identified in some sense with this general position are Cyril of Alexandria, Clement of Alexandria, Ambrose, Hillary of Poitiers, George MacDonald, P.T. Forsyth, George Lindbeck, Stephen Davis, Gabriel Fackre and Donald Bloesch. These theologians try to do justice to the scriptural affirmation that Christ descended into hell and led a host of captives with him into heaven. (Eph 4:8; I Pet 3:19; 4:6).Glad to find at least another hopeful universalist 
Anyone else come across Donald?