Forced Into Universalism

[Cole]

There is more than one possible way to interpret the word eternal in the Bible in reference to hell. Which one is correct? Consider this:

“I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted" - Job 42:2

“The fierce anger of the LORD will not turn back Until He has performed and until He has accomplished the intent of His heart; In the latter days you will understand this”. - Jer. 30:24

“For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven, And do not return there without watering the earth And making it bear and sprout, And furnishing seed to the sower and bread to the eater; So will My word be which goes forth from My mouth; It will not return to Me empty, Without accomplishing what I desire, And without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it.” - Isaiah 55:10-11

“This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth”. - 1 Tim. 2:3-4

What is God’s desire? The salvation of all. It follows necessarily that all will be saved. For God always accomplishes His desire. Every knee will bow and every mouth confess Christ is Lord to the glory of the Father. Moreover, this answers the questions of those who haven’t heard of Christ and helps bring resolution to the problem of evil and suffering. We are forced into Universalism.

[corpselight]

basically: yes
nice and concisely put. that was a part of my journey, for sure, but you’ve found some great scriptural backing for my vague memories and feelings about what i’d read over years with a really bad memory lol

[AllanS]

Dead right.

I especially like your Jeremiah quote: “The fierce anger of the Lord will not turn back until He has performed and accomplished the intent of His heart; In the latter days you will understand this”.

There’s no question about the fierce anger of the Lord. We will reap what we sow, all of us, but God’s anger will “turn back” when it has “accomplished the intent of His heart” (a heart full of grace and compassion.) Everyone will come to understand this, sooner or later.

[Cindy_Skillman]

Well done, Cole. Great post!