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    Nullifying Original Sin - The Distinction between universal resurrection and Universalism

    Those who hold to Augustinian notions of "Original Sin" spend so much time trying to prove how all men were made sinners that they fail to understand that there is a universal end to Adam's original sin death judgment which nullifies Original Sin as a doctrine. Put simply, Adam's judgment is...
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    The role faith plays in salvation

    Faith plays a significant role in salvation, however, I believe that role is misunderstood by the vast majority of believers. That misunderstanding has lead to countless debates and arguments which can never be resolved because of both sides are wrong. For example, Calvinism and Arminianism...
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    Everyone will be resurrected, regardless of their faith in Christ - but Ultimate Reconciliation is a lie

    Some believe that Christ’s sacrifice and redemption was limited, or only for those with faith. It is said that Christ only died for those who would have faith in Him. But allow me to offer another model. I believe that Christ’s redemption on the cross and subsequent resurrection was for all, but...
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    Abrahamic covenant - the covenant of righteousness through faith

    The Law of Moses is beautiful and precious. That covenant changed the course of the world. Through it we learned what it means to be righteous, and how we can live in the presence of God. However, Christianity holds to a righteousness which is obtained through faith in the gospel of Jesus...
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    Has the Age of the Gentiles come to an end?

    [Luk 21:24 NASB] 24 and they will fall by the edge of the sword, and will be led captive into all the nations; and Jerusalem will be trampled under foot by the Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled. [Rom 11:25 NASB] 25 For I do not want you, brethren, to be uninformed of this...
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    First person saved by grace through faith in the gospel

    I think to understand salvation, it is helpful to go back to the first person the Bible says was saved by grace through faith in the gospel of Jesus Christ. This will be the template or pattern or model for salvation. Genesis 15:5 And he brought him forth abroad, and said, Look now toward...