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Thomas Talbott: The Inescapable Love of God (part 5)

Posted on 22 February 2015 by Fr Aidan Kimel

2 Thessalonians 1:9 This is the verse most frequently invoked to disprove the thesis that the Apostle Paul believed that God will ultimately restore all human beings to himself in love and faith. Before preceding any further, I’d like to … Continue reading →

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Thomas Talbott: The Inescapable Love of God (part 4)

Posted on 19 February 2015 by Fr Aidan Kimel

But what about hell? This is the question we all want answered. Did not Jesus and his Apostles explicitly warn us of the dire consequences of disbelief and impenitence? Did they not plainly teach that those who reject the divine … Continue reading →

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Thomas Talbott: The Inescapable Love of God (part 3)

Posted on 18 February 2015 by Fr Aidan Kimel

The universalist confessor faces what appears to be an insurmountable challenge—reconciling his convictions with the plain and obvious testimony of the Holy Scriptures. Traditional Christians have long believed in the real possibility of everlasting damnation because this is, so they … Continue reading →

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Thomas Talbott: The Inescapable Love of God (part 2)

Posted on 16 February 2015 by Fr Aidan Kimel

Thomas Talbott begins his analysis of damnation and universal restoration by presenting us with three propositions: (1) All human sinners are equal objects of God’s redemptive love in the sense that God, being no respecter of persons, sincerely wills or … Continue reading →

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Thomas Talbott: The Inescapable Love of God

Posted on 11 February 2015 by Fr Aidan Kimel

I read The Inescapable Love of God three years ago. I do not recall how or why I was directed to this book. All I know is that I read it cover to cover and found it utterly compelling. I … Continue reading →

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