Grace Saves All: Christianity and Universal Salvation Ep. 25 The Heresy Hurdle – Pt. 1 Christian Universalism in the Early Church
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Jan 3, 2021 Dive into the fascinating world of Christian universalism and explore its early church roots. Early advocates like Origen and Clement are spotlighted for their progressive views on salvation. The discussion reveals how influential figures such as Gregory of Nyssa used restorative metaphors, while Augustine's perspective gradually took precedence. This exploration sheds light on a time when universal salvation was a respected belief, offering a fresh take on historic theological debates.
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Universalism Is Historically Rooted
- Christian universalism is not a modern novelty but an ancient theological position present in the early church.
- The presence of patristic universalists gives historical credibility to the view.
Key Patristic Advocates Named
- Several prominent early theologians, notably Origen, Clement, and Bardaisan, are associated with universalist ideas.
- These figures helped develop the doctrine of apocatastasis or restoration of all things.
Gregory Of Nyssa’s Restorative Theology
- Gregory of Nyssa, a Nicene participant and anti-Arian defender, supported eventual restoration of all people.
- He used medical and refining metaphors to describe God’s purifying, sometimes painful, restorative work.
