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• The Bible teaches a limited time of punishment, not eternal hell.
  
• The Bible teaches the ultimate reconciliation of all souls to God through Christ.
  
• Biblical terms, metaphors and parables often misinterpreted as a hell of eternal torment.
  
• The traditional doctrine of hell is absurd and incompatible with God's perfect nature.
  
• The traditional doctrine of hell produces evil effects, not good.
  
• Historical origins of false teachings about salvation and damnation in Christianity.
  
• Various arguments for universal salvation and responses to objections and other views.
  
• Better ways of understanding God, Jesus Christ, the Gospel, and the divine plan.
  
  • Salvation by God's sovereignty, not individual free will
    
  • God's unconditional love for all created beings
    
  • The redemptive purpose of suffering and divine judgment
    
  • The true Gospel and Christian calling, not legalistic religion
    
• Accurate Bible translations refuting the doctrine of eternal hell.
  
• Ministries and churches teaching Christian Universalism.
  
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The following have been selected by the creator of Christian-Universalism.com as the best available texts to read on the internet to gain an understanding of the universalist interpretation of Christianity. These recommended readings cover a wide range of subjects and are also listed in the topical sections of this index, indicated with a checkmark. People who are new to Christian Universalism are especially encouraged to read these selections first.

Articles by the webmaster:

• Do you know the real Jesus or a religious idol? by Eric Stetson. Did Jesus come to earth to warn people about eternal damnation in hell unless they profess a particular religious creed? This "fundamentalist" view of Jesus is a false gospel of terror, not the hopeful and loving message of the real Jesus Christ. (short introductory article)
  
• Hell: Satan's Biggest Lie by Eric Stetson. Why the devil wants us to believe God tortures people forever in hell. The doctrine of eternal hell has done more damage to Christianity, civilization, and the human soul than any other false teaching. (medium length)
  
• God's Love Can Never Fail: The True Meaning of the Cross of Christ by Eric Stetson. Why did Jesus Christ have to die on the cross, if there is no eternal hell for sinners and unbelievers? The cross is proof of God's infinite compassion and love for all people. (medium length)
  
• God Drew Me Out Of Darkness. Testimony of Eric Stetson, founder of Hope Through Christ Ministries and creator of Christian-Universalism.com. Eric discusses his conversion to fundamentalist Christianity, descent into religious despair, rebirth into the knowledge of God's love, and hope for all people. (medium length)
  
• When Faith Is Tested, Hope Remains by Eric Stetson. When difficult events in life test our faith, shaking it to its very foundations, what can we rely upon? On what, exactly, does our faith stand? (short article)
  
• A Helping Hand in Heaven by Eric Stetson. We all have a Father in heaven looking out for us. God's grace is the only thing that can save us from our sinful human nature, not our own efforts to perfect ourselves. (short article)
  
• Christian Universalist FAQ. Eric Stetson answers frequently asked questions and criticisms of Christian Universalism. Contains short articles on various issues raised by visitors to Christian-Universalism.com.
  

• Will God save all, or only some? by Joseph E. Kirk. Scripture provides a clear and wonderful answer.
  
• What happens to one happens to All by Ken Eckerty. Discussion of scriptures teaching that all have sinned in Adam and all will be redeemed in Christ.
  
• Do You Believe All in the Bible? by Gary Amirault. 75+ Bible verses supporting universalism.
  
• Universalism, Calvinism, and Arminianism: Some preliminary reflections by Tom Talbott. A philosophy professor discusses contradictory premises about God, all seemingly based on the Bible. Which view of God's nature is correct?
  
• Is God Schizophrenic? by Ken Eckerty. If the very essence of God is love, as the Bible teaches, how can this be compatible with condemning people to eternal torment?
  
• How Christians Can Become Atheists by Charles Slagle. Traditional and fundamentalist teachings about hell lead to misery, despair, hatred of God, loss of faith, and finally atheism.
  
• Response to Arguments Against Universal Reconciliation by Ken Eckerty. Some of the common objections addressed rationally.
  
• The Littlest Duck by Charles Slagle. A touching story about God's love, compassion, and grace.
  
• Church "Gospel" Versus Christ's Victory! by Gary Amirault. The church has never been pure and trustworthy, but we can trust in Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world.
  
• Saved From Religion by John Moneypenny. Christ came to set us free from the bondage of religion.
  
• A Special Salvation by John Moneypenny. The Bible teaches that Christians are saved before others, but eventually all will be saved.
  

• Eternity Explained by Lee Salisbury. "Eternal" and "forever" are commonly found in English Bibles, but not in the original scriptures. What the Bible really says about time, and how this changes our understanding of salvation and punishment.
  
• Matthew 25:46 -- "Aionian" or "Eternal" by Ken Eckerty. Refutation of the translation "everlasting punishment" and discussion of the issue of eternal life.
  
• The Power of Life and Death in a Greek Four Letter Word -- Aion by Gary Amirault. Mistranslation of certain words in the Bible has led to the doctrine of eternal torment, the concept of an unpardonable sin, and a spirit-killing misunderstanding of God and His plan. Includes historical discussion of how Christians came to believe in an endless hell and why this belief has persisted.
  
• Religion Teaches That... How the "Christian religion" twists the Bible to mean the opposite of what it really says. A list of examples from scripture.
  
• Questions Without Answers. 213 philosophical questions about God, Christ, and man, that cannot be answered logically and scripturally unless one accepts universal reconciliation.
  
• A Tale of Two Twins by Charles Slagle. Guaranteed to shock you and make you think! A story designed to expose the extreme absurdity and satanic nature of the "god" of fundamentalist Christianity.
  
• The Doctrine of Hell Creates a Cruel and Revengeful Spirit -- Illustrated from History by Thomas B. Thayer (book excerpt)
  
• The Early Christian View of the Savior by Gary Amirault. What early Christians and their leaders believed about salvation and damnation, how Christian doctrine was corrupted for political and sociological reasons in ancient times, and how modern Christian organizations and publishers deliberately rewrite history to promote their own eternal-hell gospel.
  
• The Case Against Hell by Mercy Aiken. A systematic rebuttal to the doctrine of eternal torment, including extensive Bible references.
  
• Study to Show Yourselves Approved by Ken Eckerty. Why should Christians care about whether or not there is an eternal hell? Here are four reasons why it really matters, and why the doctrine of eternal torment is a perversion of the Gospel.
  
• God Never Gives Up -- Not Ever! by Charles Slagle. God is love, and His love conquers all. True love is unfailing. The Father loves us with whole-hearted commitment and will do whatever is necessary to save each and every one of us.
  
• Faith is the Key by Ken Eckerty. Intellectualism and literalism cannot bring us to a full understanding of truth. God's message is revealed to us by reading the Bible with spiritual eyes and listening to the Holy Spirit.
  
• Christian Maturity: A Lifelong Journey. Ken Eckerty describes how he grew over 20 years from an immature, law-based understanding of Christianity to a mature, grace-filled faith. Includes a discussion of the doctrine of eternal torment and its place in the spiritual growth of a Christian.
  

• Eternity by J. Preston Eby. Ages of time versus eternity, and God's plan of age-lasting correction rather than eternal damnation.
  
• Jesus, The Savior of All by Scott Ketelsen. A Bible study on the doctrine of hell and its duration, and the Biblical evidence for universal reconciliation. (MS Word format)
  
• 150 Reasons for Believing in the Final Salvation of All Mankind by Erasmus Manford, 1849.
  
• Jesus' Teaching on Hell by Samuel G. Dawson. Jesus never taught "hell" or any such concept of a tormenting final destination of the wicked that has been invented by the Christian church. A detailed examination of the use of symbolic language by Jesus and the Bible to refer to God's judgment.
  
• The Lake of Fire by J. Preston Eby. Also includes discussion of the second death and other metaphors in the Book of Revelation.
  
• Abraham's Bosom by J. Preston Eby. The parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus.
  
• Bible Translations That Do Not Teach Eternal Torment by Gary Amirault. Idolization of the poorly translated King James Version through the centuries has promoted and sustained the teaching of hell, despite more accurate Bible versions that show the error of this doctrine.
  
• Once Saved Always Saved -- If...? by Charles Slagle. Arguments from personal experience, the Bible, reason and conscience, against the Calvinist (predestination) and Arminian (free will) views of salvation, and for universal reconcilation.
  
• Eternal Death (Annihilation): One Step Out of Hell; One Step Short of Glory by Gary Amirault. Arguments against the eternal annihilation view of hell.
  
• Ultimate Responsibility: Man's "Free" Will and God's Absolute Sovereignty by Ken Eckerty. A refutation of the common Christian belief that people freely choose to accept or reject God and Christ, and discussion of the idea that God has foreordained a perfect plan. An attempt to reconcile the truths found within Calvinism and Arminianism, while rejecting their falsehoods.
  
• Just What Do You Mean, Man Is a Free Moral Agent? by J. Preston Eby
  
• God Is Love! by J. Preston Eby. The nature of God is love, beyond even the greatest examples of human love. We cannot know the real Jesus until we understand this.
  
• God's Perfect Judgment by Ken Eckerty. The church has misunderstood the purpose of God's judgment, and consequently had misrepresented His character to the world. Divine judgment is for saving man, not condemning him.
  
• The Judgment by J. Preston Eby. Times of judgment and "Judgment Day," judgment of nations, judgment of believers, and the ultimate goal of restoration and transformation through judgment.
  

• Universalism: The Prevailing Doctrine Of the Christian Church During Its First Five-Hundred Years by J.W. Hanson, 1899. A detailed study of the rise and fall of early Christian universalism. The opinion of the ancient church and church fathers who taught a universalist view of salvation, the rise of the doctrine of eternal torment, and the decline and suppression of universalism.
  
• Hope for All Generations and Nations by Gary Amirault. Does a fire-and-brimstone gospel offer true hope? What would people througout history have to say? Hypothetical views of ancient Jews, pagans, early Christians, and other people up through modern times. Also real testimonies of historical figures, plus the testimony of the author.
  

Most versions of the Bible mistranslate Greek and Hebrew words for unspecified periods of time, such as aion and olam, which are used in regard to the length of divine punishment as well as other things. Some Bible scholars view this as deliberate misinterpretation of the text to promote the traditional belief that hell is neverending, a church-invented doctrine that is not taught in the original scriptures.

Short articles:

• "Eternal" Punishment (Matthew 25:46) Is Not True to the Greek Language by Tony Nungesser and Gary Amirault
  
• Note on Olethron Aionion (eternal destruction) by Marvin R. Vincent. Arguments for eternal punishment or annihilation of the wicked depend on a poor understanding of New Testament Greek. A technical linguistic discussion.
  
• The Eons of the Bible -- With Concordance. The Bible speaks of eons, ages or periods of time, not eternity. A complete list of Bible verses using the word aion and related words.
  
• Concerning Aion and Aionios by Dean Hough. Greek-English lexicons commonly used by Christians, such as those of Thayer and Arndt and Gingrich, interpret these words incorrectly, as do most Bible commentators.
  
• The Poisonous Fruit of Vine by Tony Nungesser. A Bible-based refutation of the popular translation of aionios as eternal in W.E. Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words.
  
• Faith of Our Fathers. F.W. Farrar and George Campbell Morgan argue that the untranslated Bible contains no word meaning eternal or endless.
  

• Eternity Explained by Lee Salisbury. "Eternal" and "forever" are commonly found in English Bibles, but not in the original scriptures. What the Bible really says about time, and how this changes our understanding of salvation and punishment.
  
• Matthew 25:46 -- "Aionian" or "Eternal" by Ken Eckerty. Refutation of the translation "everlasting punishment" and discussion of the issue of eternal life.
  
• The Power of Life and Death in a Greek Four Letter Word -- Aion by Gary Amirault. Mistranslation of certain words in the Bible has led to the doctrine of eternal torment, the concept of an unpardonable sin, and a spirit-killing misunderstanding of God and His plan. Includes historical discussion of how Christians came to believe in an endless hell and why this belief has persisted.
  
  
• Hell is Leaving the Bible "Forever" by Gary Amirault. Greek and Hebrew words translated as "eternal" and "hell" in most versions of the Bible are a distortion of the truth. Newer, more scholarly Bible translations are starting to correct this problem and restore a more accurate understanding of the Gospel.
  
• Does "foreverS and everS" Make Sense to You? by Gary Amirault
  
• Ages or Eternity and the King James Version by John Dokas
  

• Eternity by J. Preston Eby. Ages of time versus eternity, and God's plan of age-lasting correction rather than eternal damnation.
  
  
• The Unpardonable Sin by J. Preston Eby. The myth of a permanently "unforgivable sin" in the Bible.
  

• An Analytical Study of Words by Louis Abbott. Extensive examination of Greek words deriving from Aion and how they are used in the Bible, as well as other ancient literature, to refer to periods of time, not eternity.
  

Short articles:

• Will God save all, or only some? by Joseph E. Kirk. Scripture provides a clear and wonderful answer.
  
• What happens to one happens to All by Ken Eckerty. Discussion of scriptures teaching that all have sinned in Adam and all will be redeemed in Christ.
  
• Do You Believe All in the Bible? by Gary Amirault. 75+ Bible verses supporting universalism.
  
  
• Saved By His Life! by John Moneypenny. God is in a process of saving all of us, some now, some later.
  
• It Is Inevitable. There is an easy way and a hard way to come to God, but the Bible tells us everyone will.
  
• When God Speaks, Things Happen! by Tony Nungesser. God always does what He says in scripture, and He said all will be saved.
  
• The Good News Gospel by Joseph E. Kirk. The Gospel reveals God's righteousness and how He is saving all mankind.
  
• God's Purpose in Creation by Joseph E. Kirk. God intends to reconcile all and be All in all, by conforming all of us to His Son.
  
• Will All Mankind Be Constituted Righteous Through Jesus Christ? by Joseph E. Kirk. The sin of Adam and death for all mankind; the righteousness of Jesus and life for all mankind.
  
• In Adam All Died, In Christ Shall All Be Made Alive. Commentary on Romans chapter 5 by Gary Amirault.
  
• Romans 5:18 -- Will all humanity enjoy justification? Commentary by Dean Hough.
  
• Romans 11:32. "For God has bound all men over to disobedience so that He may have mercy on them all." Commentary by Dean Hough.
  
• 1 Corinthians 15:22. "For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive." Commentary by Dean Hough.
  
• Philippians 2:5-11. "every knee should bow..." Commentary by Dean Hough.
  
• Colossians 1:20. "reconcile to Himself all things..." Commentary by Dean Hough.
  
• God wills that all mankind be saved -- 1 Timothy 2:4. Commentary by Dean Hough.
  
• Especially Those That Believe. Commentary on 1 Timothy 4:9-11 by Gary Amirault. "we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, and especially of those who believe."
  

• Religion Teaches That... How the "Christian religion" twists the Bible to mean the opposite of what it really says. A list of examples from scripture.
  
  
• The Hidden Treasure by Virgil Goodpasture. The overall theme of the Bible has been overlooked and concealed to promote a heretical teaching of eternal hell.
  
• Comfort and Hope by Charles Slagle and John Gavazzoni. The core message of the scriptures can be found in the unconditional promise of the Abrahamic Covenant.
  
• God All in All -- 1 Corinthians 15:24-28 by Rev. Elhanan Winchester. In the end, not a single enemy of God will remain in the universe, because Christ will have made all conform to his image.
  
• "The Curse Is Ended Forever" (Revelation 22:1-19) by Ray Prinzing (book excerpt). The Book of Revelation teaches the hopeful message that God will destroy all sin and death and restore the children of Adam to the perfect state before the fall.
  

• Jesus, The Savior of All by Scott Ketelsen. A Bible study on the doctrine of hell and its duration, and the Biblical evidence for universal reconciliation. (MS Word format)
  
• 150 Reasons for Believing in the Final Salvation of All Mankind by Erasmus Manford, 1849.
  
  
• 100 Scriptural Proofs That Jesus Christ Will Save All Mankind by Thomas Whittemore (excerpt from 1840 book)
  
• There is No Bad News in the Good News by Breanne Dyck. A Bible study dealing with issues of sin, salvation, the law, the mission of Christ, the true meaning of the Gospel, etc.
  

• Redemption -- All in All by Ray Prinzing
  

Sheol, Gehenna, Hades and Tartarus are all commonly mistranslated "hell" in the Bible. Highly symbolic language such as lake of fire, second death, outer darkness, etc. is erroneously assumed to mean eternal torment. Parables are often not recognized as such, but taken literally instead.

Medium-length articles:

• After the Second Death Process (Revelation 20:6-15) by Ray Prinzing (book excerpt). The second death and the lake of fire represent a process of purging and purification, after which the souls will be transformed and confess Christ as Lord.
  
• Lazarus and the Rich Man by Bryan T. Huie. This story is not a description of the afterlife, but a parable about the Jews and the Gentiles.
  

• Jesus' Teaching on Hell by Samuel G. Dawson. Jesus never taught "hell" or any such concept of a tormenting final destination of the wicked that has been invented by the Christian church. A detailed examination of the use of symbolic language by Jesus and the Bible to refer to God's judgment.
  
• The Lake of Fire by J. Preston Eby. Also includes discussion of the second death and other metaphors in the Book of Revelation.
  
• Abraham's Bosom by J. Preston Eby. The parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus.
  

• The Bible Hell by J.W. Hanson, 1888. A short work discussing the Hebrew term Sheol, the Greek Hades and Tartarus, and the meaning of New Testament references to Gehenna.
  

Christianity is based on an understanding of God derived from scripture and rational thought. We know the God of the Bible to be omnipotent, omniscient, loving, merciful, and just. The idea of eternal hell gives rise to contradictions and absurdities about God. It also offends man's most basic God-given moral sensibilities, making us wonder how we could be created in the image of a deity who inflicts punishments that would make the worst human criminals blush.

Short articles:

• Universalism, Calvinism, and Arminianism: Some preliminary reflections by Tom Talbott. A philosophy professor discusses contradictory premises about God, all seemingly based on the Bible. Which view of God's nature is correct?
  
• Is God Schizophrenic? by Ken Eckerty. If the very essence of God is love, as the Bible teaches, how can this be compatible with condemning people to eternal torment?
  
  
• Does Jesus Really Love Little Children? by Charles Slagle
  
• Can we call what is "Bad" in man "Good" in God? A vivid illustration.
  
• God's Amazing Grace by John Moneypenny. The grace of God requires the salvation of all.
  
• The God of Christendom looks like a bumbling loser by Ray Van Dyke. An eternal hell would be an everlasting monument to God's failure and Satan's victory.
  
• Is Jesus the World's Greatest Sinner? by Gary Amirault. If eternal hell is true, then Jesus has missed the mark.
  
• Judging Our Maker by Gary Amirault. When Christians teach eternal damnation, they are judging the Creator as imperfect.
  
• How Much Has The Creator Saved? Are humans better than God at saving what we care about?
  
• Reconciliation by Ray Prinzing. The cross is a farce unless it will succeed in restoring all things, not allowing evil to persist eternally.
  
• The Evangel of God's Glory by Dean Hough. In Romans, Paul teaches that God is justified and glorified by the Gospel, because it proclaims God's unconditional victory over evil and mercy to all.
  
• All Glory Goes To God by John Moneypenny. The salvation of all brings God the most glory. Allowing some people to fail to be saved would detract from God's glorious purpose.
  
• Perceptions of Purpose by Charles Slagle. How should we perceive God's purpose in creating us? Is he a great gambler and extortionist of souls, or a holy horror of our worst nightmares, or is God's character infinitely better than what most Christians believe?
  
• What Do Calvinists, Arminianists, and Christian Universalists Believe? A chart showing theological positions and the bottom line, that only the universalist view allows for an omnipotent God of perfect love and justice.
  
• The Hypocrisy of False Expressions. A chart showing what Christians say about God, Christ, and salvation, versus what they really mean.
  
• The Christian Religion is Confusing by Martin Zender. A dialog exposing some problems with traditional Christian views about salvation and damnation.
  

• Questions Without Answers. 213 philosophical questions about God, Christ, and man, that cannot be answered logically and scripturally unless one accepts universal reconciliation.
  
• A Tale of Two Twins by Charles Slagle. Guaranteed to shock you and make you think! A story designed to expose the extreme absurdity and satanic nature of the "god" of fundamentalist Christianity.
  
  
• The Gobbledygook Gospel by Charles Slagle. Why Christianity is regarded as irrelevant nonsense by billions of people.
  
• Is Our Father Master Builder or Great Destroyer? by Gary Amirault
  
• Defense of the Indefensible. Moral and philosophical arguments against eternal torment, by three ex-Christians. How could a believer in the traditional doctrine of hell answer these scathing criticisms?
  

• The Law of Circularity: Will Jesus Torture Billions Forever? by J. Preston Eby. An eternal hell makes Jesus into a monster, not our Savior.
  

Short articles:

• How Christians Can Become Atheists by Charles Slagle. Traditional and fundamentalist teachings about hell lead to misery, despair, hatred of God, loss of faith, and finally atheism.
  
  
• Will The Truth About The Salvation of All Remove Restraints And Encourage Wickedness? by Joseph E. Kirk
  
• No Security by Charles Slagle. The Arminian (free will) and Calvinist (predestination) views of salvation leave people without comfort and hope in God's love.
  

• Hell: Satan's Biggest Lie by Eric Stetson. Why the devil wants us to believe God tortures people forever in hell. The doctrine of eternal hell has done more damage to Christianity, civilization, and the human soul than any other false teaching.
  
• The Doctrine of Hell Creates a Cruel and Revengeful Spirit -- Illustrated from History by Thomas B. Thayer (book excerpt)
  
  
• The Comparative Moral Influence of Belief and Disbelief in Endless Punishment -- Historical Contrast by Thomas B. Thayer (book excerpt)
  
• The Influence of the Doctrine of Hell on the Happiness of Its Believers -- Illustrated by Their Confessions by Thomas B. Thayer (book excerpt)
  
• Why Repent? by Ken Eckerty. Does universalism encourage people not to repent of their sins, since they will eventually be saved anyway? Here is a refutation of this notion, and discussion of how belief in eternal torment produces immature Christians with excessive fear of God, and even sadistic crimes committed in God's name.
  
• Daddy, What If...? Charles Slagle recounts how discussions with his father about hell caused him severe mental anguish as a child, and looks back on his experience in the Pentecostal Church as spiritual abuse.
  
• Heavenly Dog. Charles Slagle describes how fear of hell tormented him and caused him to hate God and hate himself, until he had an extraordinary vision that opened his heart to God's unconditional love.
  

Short articles:

• Edward Beecher: Concerning Early Usages of Aionios. Emperor Justinian directed the addition of the Greek word ateleutetos, meaning "endless," to the official Christian creed regarding punishment of the wicked. This word does not appear in the Bible; only aionios, meaning "age-lasting," appears in scripture.
  
• The Fate of the Wicked. Three historical Christian viewpoints, and scriptures used to support each one.
  
• Who Is Your God? Great Tormentor, Great Annihilator, or Great Savior? How the Bible has been twisted.
  

• The Early Christian View of the Savior by Gary Amirault. What early Christians and their leaders believed about salvation and damnation, how Christian doctrine was corrupted for political and sociological reasons in ancient times, and how modern Christian organizations and publishers deliberately rewrite history to promote their own eternal-hell gospel.
  

• Bible Translations That Do Not Teach Eternal Torment by Gary Amirault. Idolization of the poorly translated King James Version through the centuries has promoted and sustained the teaching of hell, despite more accurate Bible versions that show the error of this doctrine.
  

• Universalism: The Prevailing Doctrine Of the Christian Church During Its First Five-Hundred Years by J.W. Hanson, 1899. A detailed study of the rise and fall of early Christian universalism. The opinion of the ancient church and church fathers who taught a universalist view of salvation, the rise of the doctrine of eternal torment, and the decline and suppression of universalism.
  
  
• The Origin and History of the Doctrine of Endless Punishment by Thomas B. Thayer. The doctrine has no part in ancient Judaism or Biblical Christianity, but comes from pagan sources that infiltrated the Christian church. Many damaging consequences of this doctrine.
  

Short articles:

• Response to Arguments Against Universal Reconciliation by Ken Eckerty. Some of the common objections addressed rationally.
  
  
• God's Grace And Love Will Overwhelm All Men! by John Moneypenny. Response to the argument that God will respect people's free will to reject Him.
  
• Letter to a pastor by Ken Eckerty. A universalist Christian explains to a hostile church leader why his view of the Gospel should not disqualify him from fellowship with Christians who hold more "traditional" views.
  
• Belief in Eternal Torment: God's Wisdom at Work by Ken Eckerty. Fear of hell might be an important first step in some people's journey of faith.
  

• The Case Against Hell by Mercy Aiken. A systematic rebuttal to the doctrine of eternal torment, including extensive Bible references.
  
• Study to Show Yourselves Approved by Ken Eckerty. Why should Christians care about whether or not there is an eternal hell? Here are four reasons why it really matters, and why the doctrine of eternal torment is a perversion of the Gospel.
  
  
• The Wages of Sin Is Death by J. Preston Eby. If Jesus Christ pays the penalty for our sins, why isn't he burning in hell for eternity in our place?
  
• The Work of the Cross by Ken Eckerty. Church doctrine has weakened the saving power of the cross of Christ by teaching eternal damnation for the majority of humanity. Scriptural evidence and philosophical questions considered.
  

• Once Saved Always Saved -- If...? by Charles Slagle. Arguments from personal experience, the Bible, reason and conscience, against the Calvinist (predestination) and Arminian (free will) views of salvation, and for universal reconcilation.
  
• Eternal Death (Annihilation): One Step Out of Hell; One Step Short of Glory by Gary Amirault. Arguments against the eternal annihilation view of hell.
  
  
• Hell by J. Preston Eby. A philosophical and scriptural critique of the traditional doctrine. Includes an interesting discussion of the idea that Jesus went and preached in hell, as taught in 1 Peter 3:18-20 and 4:6.
  
• The Restitution of All Things by George Hawtin. Various Bible passages teaching universal reconciliation, parables and symbolism in scripture, the concept of ages versus eternity, and the gradual unfolding of God's plan through a dispensational process.
  
• Arguments in Favor of Biblical Universalism by E.E. Guild (excerpt from 1853 book). Also responses to objections.
  
• Dear David... An Honest Response to Honest Questions from an Old Friend by Charles Slagle. A fellow minister asks how he could have abandoned traditional beliefs for universalism, and he explains some reasons.
  

• Hope for All Generations and Nations by Gary Amirault. Does a fire-and-brimstone gospel offer true hope? What would people througout history have to say? Hypothetical views of ancient Jews, pagans, early Christians, and other people up through modern times. Also real testimonies of historical figures, plus the testimony of the author.
  
  
• The Restitution of All Things by Andrew Jukes. The nature of scripture, the teachings of the Bible about man's destiny, Biblical and philosophical arguments against eternal torment and for universalism, and responses to objections.
  
• Absolute Assurance in Jesus Christ: Four Views of the Salvation of Our God by Charles Slagle. Examination of four Christian theological systems, three of which teach eternal torment in hell. Various arguments for the universal reconciliation view, responses to objections, and the author's testimony of how belief in hell drove him into a mental hospital, and how he was healed by accepting a better vision of God.
  

• A Helping Hand in Heaven by Eric Stetson. We all have a Father in heaven looking out for us. God's grace is the only thing that can save us from our sinful human nature, not our own efforts to perfect ourselves.
  
  
• God Will Draw All Men To Himself by John Moneypenny. The Gospel refutes the notion that some people can choose to come to God. Instead, it says God will forcefully drag all into salvation.
  
• Is God Waiting On Us? by John Moneypenny. All things go according to God's will. God is working for our salvation according to His own plan.
  
• Faithfulness Without Question by John Moneypenny. The Gospel is about God's faithfulness in redeeming mankind, not man's choice to have faith in God.
  
• The Sovereignty of God or Man? Versions of Christianity, true vs. false.
  
• The Vicarious Life (pdf file). All are redeemed through Jesus Christ.
  
• Tony and Mrs. Turpin. Charles Slagle reflects on his mentally retarded brother and how to God we are all like retarded children in need of expert help.
  

• Created in Christ by Mike Williams (audiotape transcript). God has predestined all people for salvation through Jesus Christ, whether or not they choose to believe in him and practice Christianity in this life.
  
• All Things in Christ by Chip Brogden. The preeminence of Christ. All things are of him, through him, and to him.
  

• Ultimate Responsibility: Man's "Free" Will and God's Absolute Sovereignty by Ken Eckerty. A refutation of the common Christian belief that people freely choose to accept or reject God and Christ, and discussion of the idea that God has foreordained a perfect plan. An attempt to reconcile the truths found within Calvinism and Arminianism, while rejecting their falsehoods.
  
• Just What Do You Mean, Man Is a Free Moral Agent? by J. Preston Eby
  

• The Littlest Duck by Charles Slagle. A touching story about God's love, compassion, and grace.
  
  
• What U.R. Is All About by Charles Slagle. Universal Reconciliation is an interpretation of Christianity that acknowledges the full extent of God's love.
  
• God's Love For Us by John Moneypenny. Commentary on 1 John 4:9-11.
  
• A Picture of Love by Marcy Moneypenny. God's lofty importance does not detract from His tender fatherly love for us.
  
• The Love of God by Tony Nungesser. God's love is one of the grandest themes in the Bible.
  

• God's Love Can Never Fail: The True Meaning of the Cross of Christ by Eric Stetson. Why did Jesus Christ have to die on the cross, if there is no eternal hell for sinners and unbelievers? The cross is proof of God's infinite compassion and love for all people.
  
• God Never Gives Up -- Not Ever! by Charles Slagle. God is love, and His love conquers all. True love is unfailing. The Father loves us with whole-hearted commitment and will do whatever is necessary to save each and every one of us.
  
  
• Reconciliation in the Heavens by J. Preston Eby. Is it possible that even Satan and demons could be saved in the end? The Bible affirms this possibility.
  

• God Is Love! by J. Preston Eby. The nature of God is love, beyond even the greatest examples of human love. We cannot know the real Jesus until we understand this.
  

• When Faith Is Tested, Hope Remains by Eric Stetson. When difficult events in life test our faith, shaking it to its very foundations, what can we rely upon? On what, exactly, does our faith stand?
  

• Mission Accomplished by Ray Prinzing. God accomplishes everything He wills, including the salvation of all souls. God's judgments have a purpose and an end.
  
• A God of Victories by Ray Prinzing. God purges us of evil through a painful process and will ultimately succeed in transforming even the most stubborn and rebellious men.
  

• God's Perfect Judgment by Ken Eckerty. The church has misunderstood the purpose of God's judgment, and consequently had misrepresented His character to the world. Divine judgment is for saving man, not condemning him.
  
• The Judgment by J. Preston Eby. Times of judgment and "Judgment Day," judgment of nations, judgment of believers, and the ultimate goal of restoration and transformation through judgment.
  

• Church "Gospel" Versus Christ's Victory! by Gary Amirault. The church has never been pure and trustworthy, but we can trust in Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world.
  
• Saved From Religion by John Moneypenny. Christ came to set us free from the bondage of religion.
  
• A Special Salvation by John Moneypenny. The Bible teaches that Christians are saved before others, but eventually all will be saved.
  
  
• Religion... yikes! by Martin Zender. Religion prevents people from truly knowing God and Christ.
  
• What is the Gospel? It is a message of God's love, the good news of great joy that is for all people.
  
• The Utter Simplicity of the Gospel by Ted Jones. God's relationship with us is a Father-child relationship of love. God sees us as the Prodigal Son who will eventually return to the family and be forgiven.
  
• one on One by John Moneypenny. Christians should not blindly follow the opinions of popular preachers and commentaries, but study the Bible themselves and seek truth in the Holy Spirit to come to know the real God.
  
• What Does It Mean To Fall From Grace? by John Moneypenny. It's not when we sin, it's when we start believing we have to prove ourselves to God to earn salvation.
  
• How To Overcome Fear by John Moneypenny. The antidote to fear of damnation is trusting God and giving up on trying to work for salvation.
  
• Peace of Mind Can Be Yours Today! by John Moneypenny. Accepting Christ's finished work instead of working to please God for fear of punishment.
  
• The Gospel of Peace by John Moneypenny. The true Gospel will allay our fears and anxieties about salvation, not intensify them. Like the Galatian Church that Paul rebuked for turning away from grace and requiring circumcision, many Christians today are seduced by a false gospel that destroys their peace of mind.
  
• No Strings Attached by Marcy Moneypenny. Like children who must learn independence from parental control, we cannot have a mature relationship with God until we stop depending on the crutch of legalism, which keeps us spiritually helpless.
  

• Faith is the Key by Ken Eckerty. Intellectualism and literalism cannot bring us to a full understanding of truth. God's message is revealed to us by reading the Bible with spiritual eyes and listening to the Holy Spirit.
  
• Christian Maturity: A Lifelong Journey. Ken Eckerty describes how he grew over 20 years from an immature, law-based understanding of Christianity to a mature, grace-filled faith. Includes a discussion of the doctrine of eternal torment and its place in the spiritual growth of a Christian.
  
  
• In Search of God's Will by John Moneypenny. Some Christians are always worrying about figuring out God's will for their life, afraid that if they make the wrong choices or things don't go well, that means God is angry and their salvation is in jeopardy. We need not fear, because God's will is simple and wonderful: Sooner or later, one way or another, He wills that all souls be saved.
  
• You Must Be Born Again by Mike Williams (audiotape transcript). Christians have split into thousands of groups over the issue of how to be "born again" and who really meets this qualification. They are missing the point of the Gospel.
  
• One Man's Obedience (audiotape transcript). Mike Williams shares his story of leaving a lucrative career of fundamentalist preaching when he realized the truth. "Evangelical" and "Word of Faith" Christians spread a gospel of insecurity and emotional turmoil with the idea that people must follow the correct religious teachings to avoid damnation. The Bible teaches that Jesus's perfect faith and obedience to God is enough to save all souls.
  
• Churchianity Today by Chip Brogden. Organized religion as "Babylon." Church legalism detracts from the true message of salvation through Jesus Christ.
  
• Religion, or Following the Lamb by Ray Prinzing. Being religious is not the same thing as following Jesus.
  
• Overcoming Religion by Ray Prinzing.
  
• Reserved -- By the Grace Of God by Ray Prinzing. Being a Christian means being part of the "firstfruits" of God's plan of salvation, not being one of the only people ever to be saved.
  
• That They May Be Called Trees Of Righteousness by Ray Prinzing. Christians have been anointed to bring restoration and salvation to all of God's creation.
  
• God Will Have All Men Be Saved by J. Preston Eby. God loves all mankind and is in the process of saving all. Christians should participate in this process by praying for the lost.
  

• Press on to Maturity by Ken Eckerty. Three stages of spiritual growth of a Christian, and the true meaning of salvation.
  
• Reconciliation by J. Preston Eby
  
• God All in All: God's Plan of the Ages by J. Preston Eby
  
• The Restitution of All Things by J. Preston Eby
  

Christian-Universalism.com does not advocate any particular version of the Bible as 100% inerrant, but the following Bible translations are more accurate and true to the original Hebrew and Greek scriptures than most commonly used Bibles.

• Young's Literal Translation (full text) provided online at BibleGateway.com. This is the 1898 translation of Bible scholar Robert Young, who also compiled Young's Analytical Concordance. This Bible is still in print, published by Baker Book House and also for sale at Amazon.com.
  
  
• Concordant Version. Developed by Bible scholar A.E. Knoch. Published by Concordant Publishing Concern, founded 1909, which also produces a bimonthly magazine, Bible commentaries, books and articles on scriptural themes. The Concordant Literal New Testament (full text) is available online.
  

Christian-Universalism.com does not necessarily endorse everything taught by these organizations and individuals.

Online teaching ministries:

• Tentmaker Ministries. Gary Amirault. See also what-the-hell-is-hell.com.
  
• Gospel For Today Ministries. John and Marcy Moneypenny.
  
• Gospelogic. Mike Williams. Includes audio.
  
• Kingdom Bible Studies. J. Preston Eby. Other sites with audio, articles and excerpts: (1), (2), (3), (4), (5).
  
• Saviour of All Fellowship
  
• Savior-of-All.com. Ken Eckerty.
  
• Charles Slagle
  
• Letters of Truth. Ray Prinzing. More articles and books here.
  
• Hellbusters
  

• Singer and Songwriter Chris Ledgerwood
  

• Hope Through Christ E-Mail List. Eric Stetson, the founder of Christian-Universalism.com and Hope Through Christ Ministries, sends periodic updates and news about his ministry work, new articles posted on his website, and encouraging responses he has received from people discovering the good news of Christian Universalism. This is a mailing list only. Messages are sent 2 or 3 times per month, on average.
  
  
• Christian Universalist Fellowship Group. Discussion, prayer, fellowship and networking for Christian Universalists and people considering Christian Universalism. Eric Stetson is group owner.
  
  
• Christian Discussion Forum at Gospel For Today Ministries. An active message board for discussion of Christianity, the Bible, universalism, personal testimonies and various other subjects.
  
• Wider Universalist Fellowship. Yahoo group for fellowship among Christian Universalists, and discussion and questions about this interpretation of Christianity for any open-minded person who is interested. Very high volume of messages!