Category Archives: Universalism and Eschatology

Two Briefly Stated Arguments in Favor of Universal Salvation

Posted on 11 May 2024 by Fr Aidan Kimel

I was recently invited to discuss universal salvation for a documentary on the topic, including speakers on both sides of the topic. Against my better judgment I said yes. If you have seen my previous interviews, you know why. I … Continue reading →

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Once Loved Always Loved: Chapter Four

Posted on 29 April 2024 by Fr Aidan Kimel

How do divine justice and divine love relate to each other? This question comes to the fore in discussions of the traditional doctrine of eternal damnation. The model explicitly invokes the attribute of justice as the principal rationale for God’s … Continue reading →

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Once Loved Always Loved: Chapter Three

Posted on 22 April 2024 by Fr Aidan Kimel

“Does God Desire All Men to be Saved?” The title pretty much tells us what chapter three of Once Loved Always Loved is about and for whom it is written. Do you need a hint? Our author, Andrew Hronich, was … Continue reading →

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Once Loved Always Loved: Chapter Two

Posted on 17 April 2024 by Fr Aidan Kimel

“It is evident,” writes Andrew Hronich, “that the traditional depiction of hell as a divinely imposed retribution has been largely supplanted by that of a freely embraced condition.”1 Absolutely right! This important theological change has happened so quietly, so quickly, … Continue reading →

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Once Loved Always Loved: Chapter One

Posted on 9 April 2024 by Fr Aidan Kimel

Once Loved Always Loved is a large book (10″×7″) consisting of seven lengthy chapters totaling 355 pages. Its chapters average over 50 pages of mucho words. The book would be considerably longer if it was smaller in size. I share … Continue reading →

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“I cannot believe that any human being can be beyond the reach of God’s grace and the sanctifying power of His Spirit”

Posted on 3 April 2024 by Fr Aidan Kimel

Undated letter of Thomas Erskine of Linlathen to J. Craig, author of the tract “The Final Salvation of All Men from Sin” Dear Sir,  Your epistle on the “Final Salvation of All Men from Sin” has been put into my … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Once Loved Always Loved by Andrew Hronich

Posted on 2 April 2024 by Fr Aidan Kimel

Once Loved Always Loved (Wipf & Stock, 2023) by Andrew Hronich is a very impressive defense of universal salvation. As far as I can tell, the author has read, watched, and listened to just about everything on the topic. This … Continue reading →

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Jerry Walls and Andrew Hronich Discuss the Universal Love of God

Posted on 1 April 2024 by Fr Aidan Kimel

And after you have watched the above, you might then enjoy Andrew’s presentation of a philosophical defense of universalism: Finally, if you you prefer a biblical argument for universalism: Andrew Hronich is the author of the very impressive book Once … Continue reading →

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