The Evangelical Universalist (Author Interview Video)

ROBIN PARRY INTERVIEW 36 Min VIDEO

I appreciate Robin’s humble and graceful attitude that comes through in this interview. The video may be an effective way to quickly introduce the Blessed Hope to a friend or especially a pastor, or church / mission leader. It’s a little long, but worthwhile.

I urge you to pray for Robin that he will have a growing impact in the promotion of this message in the Church in general and in academic / theological institutions in both England and America. May God use Robin and His writings powerfully in the world for His glory! See my review of his book below.

Exciting Times

I am very encouraged by the number of books and websites and discussions on the internet that are emerging that relate directly or indirectly to God’s eternal judgment.  It is becoming harder and harder to keep up with it all. I am convinced we are living in a transitional era in Church history—a time that will take the Protestant reformation to the next level. The whole Christian world is being impacted including the Catholic tradition. This is not merely a reformation in theology, but more of a revolution of love–a revolution in our idea of God’s love and power. It affects how we feel about God. It is a revolution in the sense of the peace and joy it brings to our hearts and the love it fosters in our hearts for God and man. I can’t tell you how many times I have heard something like this:

“The message of God’s unending love for everyone has changed everything for me. I now love God like I never did before, and people too. I no longer judge people anymore thinking they are one of God’s rejects, but I accept them with a love I never had before, because I know God will never stop loving them.”

You just don’t know how often I hear this same theme. If you have such a story, please leave a comment below.

The Evangelical Universalist

I want to bring your attention to a book I see is having a powerful impact in theological circles. The title is: ‘The Evangelical Universalist” by Gregory MacDonald (Pseudonym ) This same author (Robin Parry) co-edited with Christopher Partridge,  “Universal Salvation? The Current Debate” and is the speaker in the above video.

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The Evangelical Universalist presents a different approach to the same theme presented in Hope Beyond Hell. It is particularly appropriate, in my view, for pastors and theologians – academic types. It is not as easy to read as Hope Beyond Hell or quite as bold or sure about its conclusion of hope.

“Gregory MacDonald’s defense of universalism is well argued logically, theologically, and especially biblically . . . Evangelicals, among whom Macdonald would count himself, will find him a civil and insightfully critical dialogue partner.” —Thomas F. Johnson (Professor of Biblical Theology, George Fox University)

“. . . [T]his passionate and lucid advocacy of an evangelical universalism…not only engages with key passages in the context of the overall biblical narrative but also treats clearly the profound theological and philosophical issues to which that narrative gives rise…readers…will find this book an excellent, accessible and indispensable aid in their own attempts to grapple with what its author describes as ‘a hell of a problem’. . .” —Andrew T. Lincoln (Portland Chair in New Testament Studies, University of Gloucestershire)

“. . . I was struck by the persuasiveness of many of Gregory MacDonald’s arguments, not least since they rest in an unusually adept interweaving of biblical exegesis with relevant philosophical and theological considerations  . . .” —Joel B. Green (Professor of New Testament Interpretation, Asbury Theological Seminary)

“With this wonderful book, Gregory MacDonald joins the growing body of Evangelical Christians who now accept a doctrine of universal reconciliation. But I know of no one who has set forth an equally clear, thorough and compelling case for a universalist reading of the Bible as a whole . . .” —Thomas Talbott (Professor of Philosophy, Willamette University)

PAGE BLOGGER: Gerry Beauchemin
Author of “Hope Beyond Hell” See hopebeyondhell.net for a free book download