I am one among many advocating "impartial grace." As an advocate for “impartial grace” I first give glory to our Father, His Son and for the Spirit. I am particularly grateful for the theologians and scholars of previous eras. He gave them a means to light my way to understand and advocate "impartial grace." I … Continue reading How I Came to the Truth that Is “Impartial Grace”
Author: Jim Barnes
ETERNAL CONSCIOUS TORMENT CANNOT BE RECONCILED WITH GOD’S PURPOSE
...making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he purposed in him to an administration of the fullness of the times, to sum up all things in Christ, the things in the heavens, and the things on the earth, in him....(Ephesians 1:9-10) Dr. Skinner makes an astute and … Continue reading ETERNAL CONSCIOUS TORMENT CANNOT BE RECONCILED WITH GOD’S PURPOSE
ETERNAL CONSCIOUS TORMENT CANNOT BE RECONCILED WITH DIVINE GOODNESS.
Dr. Skinner advocates the doctrine of “impartial grace.” The modern term is universal reconciliation. He became alarmed by “the untiring efforts made in this city, during the past winter, against the doctrine of 'impartial grace.'” The advocates of the doctrine of eternal conscious torment were attacking the doctrine universal reconciliation and its advocates. Dr. Skinner … Continue reading ETERNAL CONSCIOUS TORMENT CANNOT BE RECONCILED WITH DIVINE GOODNESS.
Can A Christian Be A Universalist?
This essay is a rebuttal to an article written by Matt Slick. Mr. Slick is “the President and Founder” of Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry (CARM). Mr. Slick and I met long ago at a conference near Dallas. It was a brief meeting. I was at the conference because I believed in what he was … Continue reading Can A Christian Be A Universalist?
Book Published
Welcome to the revamped “Impartial Grace” website (formerly Orchard Ministry). The book I’ve been working on is finished and published. “God’s Gift to Humanity: Hell or Reconciliation?” is now available. Please read the sample chapters provided here. Writing and publishing the book was a difficult journey, but always filled with Spirit led purpose. Errors in … Continue reading Book Published
Universal Reconciliation in the Old Testament
...UR IN ISAIAH Yahweh will be known to Egypt, and the Egyptians will know Yahweh in that day. Yes, they will worship with sacrifice and offering, and will vow a vow to Yahweh, and will perform it. Yahweh will strike Egypt, striking and healing. They will return to Yahweh, and he will be entreated by … Continue reading Universal Reconciliation in the Old Testament
Universal Reconciliation in the New Testament
...UR IN JOHN All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made.(John 1:3, emphasis added) The Son is The Father's grace. Grace made us and grace saves us. Christ Jesus is Grace. God is merciful to all. The doctrine of eternal conscious torment diminishes God's capacity for … Continue reading Universal Reconciliation in the New Testament
Heresy?
Biblical scholars from days past and days present have written about their advocacy of the doctrine of eternal conscious torment. Dr. Sawyer built a collection of quotes and resources spoken or written by great theologians regarding their advocacy of this doctrine. I augment those quotes and resources from current contemporary Biblical scholars. The torments of … Continue reading Heresy?
A Theological Fork in the Road
What does eternal conscious torment look like? The words of its advocates describe it Is the doctrine true? What takes its place if it is not true?
Thoughts On Drowning
We Are Drowning There are few who read this blog. I am confident, though, that the right person will read it when the time is right. “Every good and perfect thing is a gift from God.” I really appreciate the Lord's work in my life. For years I was a crude man; a poor example … Continue reading Thoughts On Drowning
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