Grace Saves All: Christianity and Universal Salvation Ep. 26 The Heresy Hurdle - Pt. 2 Christian Universalism Gets a Bad Reputation
Jan 4, 2021
The discussion dives into how Christian universalism lost its standing in the Western Church. It explores the early Church's diverse Greek views and Origen's concept of universal restoration. The conversation highlights the shift to Latin theology, showcasing Augustine's influence and Justinian's quest for a unified orthodoxy. Key controversies surrounding Origen's ideas reveal how they became marginalized over time. The host encourages listeners to delve deeper into universalist theology and share their thoughts.
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Diverse Early Views On Salvation
- Early Christianity held diverse views on final salvation and honored debate about judgment and restoration.
- Greek-speaking leaders like Origen saw salvation unfolding across successive ages toward universal restoration.
Origen's Apocatastasis Explained
- Origen taught apocatastasis: limited aeons of purification leading to God being "all in all."
- He emphasized free will and progressive moral development across ages toward voluntary return to God.
Imperial Shift From Ages To Eternity
- Christian universalist thinking faded after Christianity became an imperial religion under Rome.
- Latin translation and Roman priorities fostered a static future view of eternal states rather than restorative ages.
