Go to The Narrow Path Ministry Topic: Universal Reconciliation (Restoration, Christian Universalism) |
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| 2024-03-27 |
Universal Reconciliation (Repentance in Hell):
Can you explain how it makes sense that God would be willing to try to reconcile and purify people (whom he called "children of the devil") after death in hell (according to Universal Reconciliation)? [Luke 15:11-32]. |
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| 2023-12-29 |
Hell & Universal Reconciliation:
Has your position on hell and "universal reconciliation" (Christian Universalism) changed recently? Lucifer: Could you talk about the name "Lucifer" and its application to Jesus (not Satan)? [2 Peter 1:19, Isaiah 14:12, Galatians 4:19, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Revelation 2:28]. |
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| 2023-12-27 |
Various Views of Hell:
Is it possible with the "annihilationist" and the "universal reconciliation" views of hell, that we could be misunderstanding God's perspective and His view of justice? Rec: Book, "Three Christian Views of Hell" by Steve Gregg. [2 Peter 3:8-10, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Ezekiel 33:11, Colossians 1:20, Ephesians 5:1, Matthew 5:44, Romans 5:10, John 15:13]. |
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| 2023-11-20 |
Lucifer's Sin:
During the time Lucifer was pondering his upcoming sinfulness, why would not God come to him to help him? [Isaiah 14:12]. An Eternity in Hell: Why would God make people who live 1-70 years have to suffer eternally in hell? It doesn't seem reasonable. Rec: Steve's book, "Three Views of Hell." |
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| 2023-09-19 |
Hell-Eternal or Temporary:
What do you think? Is hell temporary or eternal? |
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| 2023-07-27 |
Universalism (View of Hell):
Does the "Universalism" view of hell, strip God of His glory? [John 3:36, 1 Thessalonians 1:5-9, 2 Peter 3:9]. |
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| 2023-06-23 |
John3:16:
Could you clarify the variations in the translation of John 3:16, particularly "should"vs "shall" considering the different views of hell Post Mortem Salvation: Is there any biblical support for the possibility that someone may be able to repent after death and be saved? [Hebrews 9:27, Colossians 1:20]. |
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| 2023-06-14 |
"Eternal Torment" vs "Another Chance" in Hell:
Could you comment on this challenge to there being another chance after we die and when we are resurrected? [Philippians 3:11, 1 Timothy 6:16]. Books Not in the Canon: What do you think about the extrabiblical/ Apocryphal book, "The Acts of Paul and Thecla" and the Eastern Orthodox positive view of it? |
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| 2023-06-13 |
Universal Reconciliation (Hell):
Would God really be the loser if some are not saved? Don't you think that it is not necessarily a loss to God if some are consigned to hell? [2 Peter 3:9]. |
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| 2023-05-18 |
The Ambiguity of an Eternal Hell:
Should we be leaving the concept of whether hell is eternal ambiguous? [Matthew 23:15, 2 Corinthians 5:14-21]. |
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| 2023-05-15 |
"Every Knee Shall Bow":
Do you think that "every knee shall bow" refers to voluntarily bowing and is this support for Universal Reconcilation? [Philippians 2:10, Romans 10:9, Isaiah 45:23]. |
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| 2023-05-10 |
Regarding Views of Hell:
How do you interpret Matthew 25 about everlasting punishment in light of the alternate views of hell? [Matthew 25:46]. God's Wrath vs God's Love: Isn't God's love for his own, equal to His wrath for His enemies? [John 3:16]. |
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| 2023-05-09 |
Hell is Eternal:
Caller warns callers that there are many verses that make it clear that hell is irrefutably eternal. Rec: Steve's Book; "Three Views of Hell" or topical lectures on the "Three Views of Hell." [Genesis 2:17, Ezekiel 18:20, Revelation 21:8, Revelation 20:14]. |
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| 2023-05-08 |
Origen's View of Hell:
I disagree with the way you present Origen’s view of Hell: Universal Reconciliation. [Philippians 2:11]. Jesus Praying for the Disciples: Is Jesus' prayer still applicable to us the way it was for the disciples in John 17? [John 17:6-19]. |
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| 2023-05-08 |
Repentance from Hell:
Could you deal with the scripture in Hebrews and the uncrossable chasm described in hell in the story of Lazarus and the Rich Man, that appear to contradict the possibility of someone possibly repenting in Hell? [Hebrews 9:27, Luke 16:19f, Revelation 20:14]. |
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| 2023-04-11 |
Three Views of Hell:
What is the third view of hell you mention in your biographyn (Universal Reconcilation)? [2 Peter 3:9]. |
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| 2023-02-17 |
Hell & Immortality:
Why did you not bring up the verse in Genesis about eating of the trees in the garden in your discussion of hell? [Genesis 3:22, 1 Timothy 6:16, 1 John 5:11-12]. |
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| 2023-01-31 |
Hell; Three Views:
Is it possible that there could be a combination of the possible views (for the correct view of hell)? [John 3:16, Revelation 21:8, Romans 6:23]. Hell in the Old vs New Testaments: Is it possible that the "Annihilation" view was true in the Old Testament, and the "Universal Reconciliation" view is true in the New Testament? Hell: Do you think that the case is stronger for either of the alternate views of hell, over the traditional "eternal torment" view? |
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| 2023-01-31 |
Hell; Three Views:
Is it possible that there could be a combination of the possible views (for the correct view of hell)? [John 3:16, Revelation 21:8, Romans 6:23]. Hell in the Old vs New Testaments: Is it possible that the "Annihilation" view was true in the Old Testament, and the "Universal Reconciliation" view is true in the New Testament? Hell: Do you think that the case is stronger for either of the alternate views of hell, over the traditional "eternal torment" view? |
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| 2023-01-31 |
Hell; Three Views:
Is it possible that there could be a combination of the possible views (for the correct view of hell)? [John 3:16, Revelation 21:8, Romans 6:23]. Hell in the Old vs New Testaments: Is it possible that the "Annihilation" view was true in the Old Testament, and the "Universal Reconciliation" view is true in the New Testament? Hell: Do you think that the case is stronger for either of the alternate views of hell, over the traditional "eternal torment" view? |
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| 2023-01-17 |
Salvation of Evil Ones:
What are the chances of Adam and Judas being saved by grace? Or maybe Hitler? or Jeffrey Dahmer? [Hebrews 9:27]. |
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| 2023-01-05 |
Is "Faith" Meritorius:
Is "faith" meritorius in terms of salvation? [Genesis 15:6, Hebrews 11]. Why "death"? If death is not the end of opportunity what is the point of death? [I Timothy 6:16]. |
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| 2022-12-21 |
Hell-3 Christian Views:
Which of the "three views of hell" discussed in your book on Hell, do you think has the most evidence? [Matthew 25:31-46, 1 Timothy 6:16, Romans 2:7, John 3:16, 1 Timothy 2:4, 2 Peter 3:9]. |
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| 2022-08-16 |
Universal Reconciliation:
If there is a possibity of universal reconciliation, then why does it say that some will not inherit the kingdom of God? [I Corinthians 6:9-11]. |
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| 2022-08-01 |
Afterlife of the Saved and Unsaved:
Do the unsaved get damned for eternity or burn up, and do the saved live on the earth for eternity? Recommends his book and/or lectures on Hell. [John 3:16]. |
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| 2022-05-12 |
Pruning, Correction & Punishment:
Regarding the Greek word, "colossi", could you clarify its meaning (pruning, correction, punishment) in Matthew 25? [Matthew 25:46, Matthew 10:29]. |
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| 2022-03-28 |
"Salvation" in Both Old & New Testaments:
How does "salvation" work in both the New and Old Testament's and what happens to those of "all tongues, tribes, and nations" that do not confess Jesus? [Philippians 2:10-14, Romans 14:11, Luke 15:11-32, Genesis 15:6, Psalm 32:1-2, Matthew 1:21, John 20:29, Revelation 7:9]. |
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| 2022-02-16 |
Creation of Hell Inhibits Faith in God:
What would you say to someone who can't believe in a God who would create something as awful as hell? |
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| 2021-12-27 |
Struggling in Faith - About Hell:
Could you help me with my struggle in my faith, trying to understand how God could arrange for so few people to be able to get to heaven, and the rest burn in hell forever and ever? [I Timothy 6:16, 2 Peter 3:9, Colossians 1:20]. |
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| 2021-12-10 |
Annihilation & Universal Reconciliation View of Hell:
What verses back up the alternate views of hell; Annihilation and Universal Reconciliation? Recommended topical lecture; "Three View of Hell". [Genesis 2:17, Romans 6:23, Ezekiel 18:20, Ephesians 1:10, Colossians 1:20, Philippians 2:10-11, 2 Peter 3:9]. |
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| 2021-12-08 |
Suspension of Time & Gravity in Heaven & Hell:
Do you think that there is some suspension of time and gravity in heaven and hell? Restoration View of Hell: Does the "Restoration" (Universal Reconciliation) view of hell suggest that God will force everyone to eventually repent? [2 Peter 3:8-10, I John 3:2, Luke 15:15-32]. |
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| 2021-11-24 |
Politician's Reprobate:
Caller comments on Steve's view that "most politicians have a reprobate mind." Revelation Not Written by John: What do you think about the premise of the author of "The Story of Christianity, Gonzalez, who seems to think that Revelation was not written by John? [Acts 4:13]. Steve Gregg's View of Hell: Don't you think it is time to come out of the closet and reveal your view on Hell is a Restorationist? |
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| 2021-11-17 |
Universalism:
Can you help me sort out this scripture seemingly suggesting 'Universalism" with its references to "all" men? [Romans 5:18-19, Romans 5:14-15]. |
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| 2021-11-11 |
Your Character Develops Your View of God & Hell:
Is it not true that people project their own character and who they are onto God, particularly in their view of hell? [2 Peter 3:8-10, Matthew 5:43-48, John 3:16, John 14:9, Luke 23:34]. |
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| 2021-09-10 |
Views of Hell, Restoration, and Evangelism:
If one believes that hell is not actually as the traditional "eternal torment" view presents, but instead universalism (or restoration) is more likely, how then, would it effect that way you evangelize? |
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| 2021-08-31 |
Identifying the False Prophets:
If those in other religions are our brothers and sisters, then who are the false prophets in the New Testament? |
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| 2021-07-26 |
Hell-Annihilation:
Regarding the view on hell where sinners are ultimately destroyed, do you think there is merit in it? Topical lecture recommended; Three Views of Hell, and Steve's book on hell. Eternal Torment in Hell: How could eternal torment in hell bring God glory? Bible Teaching: It seems to be lacking in Bible teaching where teachers don't present more than one fair view, unlike you. |
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| 2021-06-18 |
Universal Reconciliation & View of Hell:
Where do I find whether early church fathers believed about hell, particularly,"Universal Reconciliation"? (Editor's Note: Steve Gregg continues talking about this question after the break even though he doesn't indicated that he's going to.) |
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| 2021-04-23 |
Universal Reconciliation View of Hell:
Could you comment on the book, "The Evangelical Universalist" by Gregory MacDonald, and how one can get around "we are appointed once to die, and then the judgment"? [Romans 9:27]. |
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| 2021-04-01 |
Mark of the Beast:
Could you clarify the order of the taking of the "Mark of the Beast" and wouldn't someone be sure of what evil they were supporting in the taking of the mark? [Revelation 13]. Three Views of Hell: Could you clarify your statement that the alternate two views of Hell have more scriptural support than the traditional "Eternal Torment View"? [Ephesians 1:10, Colossians 1:19-20, Philippians 2:10-11, Hebrews 9:27]. |
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| 2021-02-12 |
God's Love & Mercy:
Comment that many imprisoned sinners often are products of a hard life, so Steve talks about God's love and mercy toward sinners. [Psalm 103, Romans 5:8]. |
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| 2020-12-16 |
Enormity of God's Forgiveness & Universal Reconciliation:
Caller comments on the enormity of some people's ability to forgive, thus, it supports the idea of God's love and Universal Reconciliation. From the Devil or the Flesh: How does one tell what is actually of the devil, rather than one's own selfishness or flesh? [John 8:44, I Peter 5:8]. |
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| 2020-11-25 |
View of Hell-Universal Reconciliation:
Could you review the arguments for and against the view of Hell called "Universal Reconciliation"? [Mark 3:29, Luke 15:24, Romans 2:7, Romans 6:23, I Timothy 6:16, I John 5:11-12, I Timothy 2:4, Romans 5:18, Ephesians 1:10, Colossians 1:16-20, Philippians 2:10, Isaiah 45:23]. |
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| 2020-10-26 |
Eternal Punishment in Hell:
If you are familiar with the atheists called "the four horseman" (Dawkins, Hitchens, Dennett, Harris), isn't their argument against hell and it's implied eternal torment and punishment, actually impotent in light of the various views of hell? [Genesis 2:17]. |
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| 2020-09-29 |
Is Hell Eternal Torment?:
Do you think that Hell is eternal torment? [Matthew 5:22]. |
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| 2020-08-28 |
Balancing the Other Views of Hell:
Could you help me with someone's objection to anything other than the traditional view of hell? particularly regarding the Nicaean Council, is the use of the word, Gehenna, and the word for everlasting? [James 3:6, Matthew 25:46] |
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| 2020-07-14 |
Lazarus and the Rich Man:
Does the story of "Lazarus and The Rich Man" tell us what hell is going to be like? [Revelation 20, Luke 16:19-31]. |
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| 2020-06-16 |
Lake of Fire:
What kind of bodies do the unrighteous have when they are cast into the Lake of Fire? [Revelation 20:14-15, Luke 12:48]. |
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| 2020-06-10 |
Paul's Awareness of Jesus:
Do we know anything about how long Paul (Saul) knew of Jesus before he was converted on the road to Damascus? Paul, the Olive Tree, & Israel: Was Paul one of the broken off branches on the olive tree? How is Israel defined? [Romans 9:11, Romans 11:12]. Steve Gregg's View of Hell: Since you are undecided, what percentage in favor of each of the three views of hell are you? |
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| 2020-05-29 |
Hell:
Could you talk about the concept of hell, particularly the unacceptable idea of "eternal torment"? [John 3:16]. |