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Torah Portion – Numbers 13-15 and Universal Restoration
When Jesus declared in John 5:46, “If you believed Moses, you would believe Me, for he wrote of Me,” He revealed that the writings of Moses contain far more than historical accounts and legal instructions. Beneath the surface are prophetic patterns, types, and shadows that ultimately point to Christ. This is especially true in Numbers…
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Torah Portion: Numbers 8-12 and Universal Restoration
“If you believed Moses, you would believe Me, for he wrote of Me,” John 5:46 When Jesus made this statement as recorded in John 5:46, He was teaching that the Torah contains far more than laws and history. It contains prophetic patterns, shadows, types, and symbols that ultimately find their fulfillment in Christ. This is…
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The Tree of Life Still Calls
This blog and accompanying song are complements of Greg Fish, technology consultant for my blog. Thank you Greg. While this particular blog post and song may seem like a departure from the main subject matter of this website, it really is not. The fallacy of hell stems in large part to inaccurate perceptions of God…
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Matthew 25:46 – Aionios and Kolasis: Judgment as Restoration
Few passages in the New Testament have exercised greater influence on Christian views of final judgment than Matthew 25:46: “And these will go away into eternal (aionios) punishment (kolasis), but the righteous into eternal (aionios) life (zoē).” This verse is frequently treated as decisive evidence for eternal conscious torment. Such interpretations, however, rest upon linguistic…
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New Moons and Jesus Will Save All
The Deeper Prophetic Meaning of the New Moon in Isaiah 66:23 One of the most remarkable prophetic passages concerning the New Moon appears at the very end of the biblical book of Isaiah. In Isaiah 66:23 the Lord (Yahweh) declares: “From one New Moon to another and from one Sabbath to another, all flesh shall…
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AI: A Tool, Not A Savior
Artificial Intelligence is one of the most powerful technologies ever developed by mankind. Like electricity, the internet, television, or even the printing press, AI itself is not inherently evil or good. Its moral value depends largely on the hearts and intentions of the people using it. The Bible teaches that human beings are capable of…
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Why Preach the Gospel if All Are Going to Be Saved?
One of the most common accusations made against Christian Universalists is this: “If everyone is ultimately going to be saved, why preach the gospel at all?” At first glance, the objection may sound reasonable. But when examined carefully, it actually misunderstands what salvation is, what the gospel is for, and why Jesus commanded His followers…
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Slavery – Opposed or Condoned by the Bible?
This is an issue which has been and is hotly debated and discussed by Christians, and by examining the Biblical verses on Slavery we can see how there can be several differing positions. The main views of how Christian apologists explain these passages are as follows: View 1: Slavery in the Bible was different (more…
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All Shall Be Made Alive: 1 Corinthians 15:22
“For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all shall be made alive.” Here are Bible verses confirming this wonderful promise of God in 1 Corinthians 15:22 and used for a song about this profound precept. These are only a few of 186 Biblical statements supporting 1 Corinthians 15:22 as set forth by…
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Exegesis and Eisegesis – Who Are These Characters?
Exegesis – drawing the meaning out of a text, especially Scripture, by paying attention to its context, grammar, and original intent. Eisegesis means reading your own ideas or assumptions into a text instead of letting the text speak for itself. In plain language Exegesis tries to understand the passage as its original audience would have understood it, while eisegesis…
The Fallacy of Hell
The Lake of Fire is not what we've been taught.