Universal Salvation
Universal Salvation5
Epistle 153
By George Fox0NUM 16:22ACT 10:34ACT 17:25ACT 17:28George Fox emphasizes the universal nature of God's love and the importance of righteousness, stating that God gives life to all and is no respecter of persons. He highlights that all nations are created from one blood and that God's eyes are upon all creation, urging believers to love all people as Christ did. Fox reminds us that the gospel is for everyone, offering liberty and freedom, and that Christ is the light and salvation for all. He encourages believers to embody the mind of Christ and to show mercy as God does.
John 3:16
By J.C. Ryle0EZK 33:11JHN 1:10JHN 3:16JHN 6:32JHN 8:12ROM 3:191TI 2:4TIT 3:42PE 3:91JN 2:2J.C. Ryle emphasizes the profound truth of John 3:16, illustrating that God's love extends to all humanity, not just the Jewish nation, and that the gift of His only begotten Son is a universal offer of salvation. He challenges the notion that God's love is limited to the elect, arguing instead that it encompasses every person, regardless of their background, and is rooted in compassion rather than mere approval. Ryle highlights the significance of the word 'so' in the verse, indicating the depth and magnitude of God's love for a fallen world. He asserts that this love is not only real but essential for understanding God's character and His desire for all to come to repentance and faith. Ultimately, Ryle's message is a call to recognize the inclusive nature of God's love and the invitation to eternal life through belief in Christ.
Message to a Secular University Audience
By Art Katz0PSA 22:27JHN 3:16ACT 17:26ROM 1:16Art Katz addresses a secular university audience, emphasizing that Christianity is not a narrow faith but a universal truth for all nations. He highlights God's love for the world, the necessity of seeking Him, and the importance of making a choice regarding faith in Jesus Christ. Katz shares his personal journey from skepticism to belief, illustrating the transformative power of God's Word and the call to come into the Light. He warns against the dangers of sin and the consequences of rejecting God's offer of salvation, urging listeners to recognize the eternal significance of their decisions. Ultimately, he calls for a commitment to God above all cultural and national identities.
Everyone's Savior
By A.W. Tozer0ACT 10:34A.W. Tozer emphasizes that Christ transcends national and ethnic identities, being the Savior for all humanity rather than just a specific group. He highlights that while Jesus was born a Jew, His mission was to establish a kingdom that includes every nation and people, accepting those who fear Him and do righteousness. Tozer reminds us that the gospel is a divine gift from God, independent of human philosophies, and it operates within the hearts of individuals regardless of their background. He urges believers to focus on eternal truths rather than temporary political disputes, as ultimately, only judgment, sin, heaven, and hell will matter in the end. In the face of mortality, Christ remains the eternal figure who outlasts all earthly powers and conflicts.
Shewing That the Messiah Was Promised to Abraham, and What Advantages the Nations of the World Were to Receive by Him.
By John Gill0GEN 22:18ISA 49:6JER 31:34MAT 1:1JHN 3:16ACT 10:43ROM 10:20GAL 3:8EPH 2:17HEB 2:16John Gill emphasizes that the Messiah was promised to Abraham, highlighting that through Abraham's seed, all nations would be blessed. He explains that this seed refers specifically to Jesus Christ, who fulfills the prophecy by offering redemption, justification, and peace to both Jews and Gentiles. Gill argues against the notion that the blessings were limited to the Israelites, asserting that the Messiah's coming was intended for the salvation of all people. He outlines the various advantages the nations would receive, including the outpouring of the Spirit and the abundance of knowledge. Ultimately, the sermon underscores the universal significance of the Messiah in God's plan for humanity.