Schleiermacher and universalism
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by Robin Parry
4y ago
"[F]or although Christians are still empowered and called to a special love of brothers and sisters among themselves, we indeed know most certainly—the power of redemption being universal—that between our brothers and sisters in Christ and those who are simply brothers and sisters in our common human frailty we make no other distinction than this, namely, that the former already participate in their salvation and that the others are nevertheless yet to attain it."   Friedrich Schleiermacher, "Passion Sermon." April 8, 1821. In Jesus' Life in Dying, trans. Nicol and Jorgenson.  (My t ..read more
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Gospel of Relentless Love Conference
Theological Scribbles
by Robin Parry
5y ago
Peter Hiett has alerted me to a conference that the folk at The Sanctuary in Denver, CO are running. They are good people. The Gospel of Relentless Love Conference October 4–6 2019 Speakers: Wm. Paul Young (author of The Shack) Steve McVey (author and Bible teacher)Peter Hiett (pastor, preacher, author)David Bentley Hart (philosopher, theologian, author)—via a video interview The blurb says: 'We hope to celebrate Jesus in light of two ideas. First, that scripture is invaluable. It tells us the truth about God and his plan. Second, that the Lord will “reconcile to himself all things . . . m ..read more
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Universalism—The Perennial "Heresy"
Theological Scribbles
by Robin Parry
5y ago
I recently published a book on belief in Christian universalism from the sixteenth to the nineteenth century. It was my attempt to explore some of the diverse versions of universal salvation that appeared over that period on the fringes of the Christian church. For those who are interested, it is Robin A. Parry, with Ilaria L. E. Ramelli, A Larger Hope? Universal Salvation from the Reformation to the Nineteenth Century (Eugene, OR: Cascade, 2019) It is available in all the usual places. Here is a section from the conclusion of the book The Perennial “Heresy” One striking aspect that stands out ..read more
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