Grace Saves All: Christianity and Universal Salvation Ep. 8 Christian Universalism and Judgment - Part 1
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Nov 1, 2020 Discover the intriguing view that judgment may not be as final as traditionally believed. Dive into Lamentations and see how God's grief is portrayed as restorative rather than exclusionary. Explore the hopeful promise of restoration for Sodom and the outcasts, highlighting personal connections to biblical teachings. It's a compelling take on embracing a more universal approach to salvation.
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Judgment Aims At Restoration
- Lamentations 3:31-33 shows God does not cast off anyone forever and that any divine grief is not permanent.
- David Artman reads this as evidence that judgment aims at restoration, not final exclusion.
Even Sodom Is Included In Restoration
- Ezekiel 16:53 includes Sodom in God's future restoration plans, surprising given Sodom's extreme wickedness.
- Artman uses this to argue even the worst judged places are ultimately part of God's restorative purpose.
Tekoa Woman's Plea Becomes Scripture
- The Tekoa woman's speech to King David (2 Samuel 14:14) argues God will not keep an outcast banished forever.
- Artman notes Israel included her words in scripture, showing early belief that God devises plans to restore outcasts.
