The Five Points of Christian Universalism(TUUIP)

[rjohnson741]

The Calvinist have five points(TULIP) that define their basic beliefs concerning salvation. The Christian Universalist also have five points(TUUIP) that define their basic beliefs concerning salvation. Here they are as follows:

1. TOTAL INABILITY--The unregenerate man is dead in his sins(Ephesians 2:1). Without the power of the Holy Spirit, the unregenerate man is blind and deaf to the message of the gospel(2Corinthians 4:3-4). The natural man without the Spirit of God is unable to come to Christ, until God makes him alive through Christ(1Corinthians 2:14; 1Corinthians 15:22-23; Ephesians 2:1-5). 

2. UNCONDITIONAL SALVATION--Salvation is by God alone as He sovereignly chooses those He will save. He saves the elect(body of Christ)in this age(The church age-Pentecost;Ephesians 1:3-5); He saves the non elect(unbelievers or the rest of mankind) in the coming ages or eons(The Fall Harvest or The Ingathering;Ephesians 1:10;1Corinthians 15:22-28; Exodus 23:14-16). God's choice is based on His good pleasure and grace, not on any human individual merit, or forseen faith(John 15:16; Ephesians 2:8; James 1:17).

3. UNIVERSAL ATONEMENT--Jesus Christ died for all mankind, and thereby actually secured salvation for all mankind. The death, burial, and resurrection of the Lamb of God was a propitiatory sacrifice which was in effect payment for the sins and guilt of all mankind(1John 2:2; 1Timothy 2:5-6; Romans 5:18-19; John 1:29; Revelation 14:10;).

4. IRRESISTIBLE GRACE--God will effectually call all men to Himself and will sovereignly bring them to salvation. No on will be lost forever(Lamentations 3:31-33). God will not force men to Himself. God will draw all men to Himself through His love and grace expressed in the power of the Cross(John 12:32-33; Acts 17:30-31; Isaiah45:21-24; Psalm 90:3 1Timothy 1:14-15).

5. PERSERVERANCE OF GOD--God is patient and longsuffering towards all of us. God never gives up on any of us(1Corinthians 13:3-8; Romans 2:3-4). God's mercy endures always(Psalm 118:29; Psalm 100:5; 1Chronicles 16:33-34). God will seek out sinners until He is completely successful: until everyone has submitted their will to Him(Luke15:4-10; Psalm 66:3-4; Philippians 3:21).

If you agree with these five points, then you believe in the salvation of all through Jesus Christ. This belief has many names: Christian Universalism, Biblical Universalism, Universal Reconciliation, The Blessed Hope, and the earliest name--Apocatastasis. The church calls this belief heresy. If it is a heresy, then in my opinion, it is a most beautiful, wonderful and glorious heresy. Blessings.

[eaglesway]

The Calvinist have five points(TULIP) that define their basic beliefs concerning salvation. The Christian Universalist also have five points(TUUIP) that define their basic beliefs concerning salvation. Here they are as follows:  1.TOTAL INABILITY--The unregenerate man is dead in his sins(Ephesians 2:1). Without the power of the Holy Spirit, the unregenerate man is blind and deaf to the message of the gospel(2Corinthians 4:3-4). The natural man without the Spirit of God is unable to come to Christ, until God make him alive through Christ(1Corinthians 2:14; 1Corinthians 15:22-23; Ephesians 2:1-5).  2.UNCONDITIONAL SALVATION--Salvation is by God alone as He sovereignly chooses those He will save. He saves the elect(body of Christ)in this age(The church age-Pentecost;Ephesians 1:3-5); He saves the non elect(unbelievers or the rest of mankind) in the coming ages or eons(The Fall Harvest or The Ingathering;Ephesians 1:10;1Corinthians 15:22-28; Exodus 23:14-16). God's choice is based on His good pleasure and grace, not on any human individual merit, or forseen faith(John 15:16; Ephesians 2:8; James 1:17). 3.UNIVERSAL ATONEMENT--Jesus Christ died for all mankind, and thereby actually secured salvation for all mankind. The death, burial, and resurrection of the Lamb of God was a propitiatory sacrifice which was in effect payment for the sins and guilt of all mankind(1John 2:2; 1Timothy 2:5-6; Romans 5:18-19; John 1:29; Revelation 14:10;). 4.IRRESISTIBLE GRACE--God will effectually call all men to Himself and will sovereignly bring them to salvation. No on will be lost forever(Lamentations 3:31-33). God will not force men to Himself. God will draw all men to Himself through His love and grace expressed in the power of the Cross(John 12:32-33; Acts 17:30-31; Isaiah45:21-24; Psalm 90:3 1Timothy 1:14-15). 5.PERSERVERANCE OF GOD--God is patient and longsuffering towards all of us. God never gives up on any of us(1Corinthians 13:3-8; Romans 2:3-4). God's mercy endures always(Psalm 118:29; Psalm 100:5; 1Chronicles 16:33-34). God will seek out sinners until  He is completely successful: until everyone has submitted their will to Him(Luke15:4-10; Psalm 66:3-4; Philippians 3:21). If you agree with these five points, then you believe in the salvation of all through Jesus Christ. This beliefs has many names: Christian Universalism, Biblical Universalism, Universal Reconciliation, The Blessed Hope, and the earliest name--Apocatastasis. The church calls this belief heresy. If it is a heresy, then in my opinion, it is a most beautiful, wonderful and glorious heresy. Blessings.

5 beautiful points :o)

[ded2daworld]

clear and concise rjohnson

[TheAuthenticFan]

     Good Points- Good Points :Peace2:

[Lazarus Short]

I liked that so well, that I saved it into my hard drive...thanks!

[ded2daworld]

Me too. Thanks RJ

[Squirrel09]

Hi, I'm new to this form and found it during my research on Universalism.  In your case for "Unconditional Salvation" you site Exodus 23:14-16.  I must be missing some information because when I look at those passages all I see is a commandment about 3 annual feasts that should be taken by the nation of Israel.  My question is "In the context of Unconditional Salvation, what role do the three feast play?"

Thank you for your time and as my research continues I am sure I will have more questions so please be patient with me.

[WhiteWings]

3 harvests of people.
A little similar to what some call the rapture.

http://home.online.nl/spamfree/ShepherdsVoice/index.html?page=the_3_harvests.htm

http://gods-kingdom-ministries.net/teachings/books/the-purpose-of-resurrection/
http://gods-kingdom-ministries.net/teachings/books/the-barley-overcomers/
http://gods-kingdom-ministries.net/teachings/books/the-wheat-and-asses-of-pentecost/

http://tentmaker.org/forum/discussions-on-universal-salvation/harvests-of-god/msg61426/#msg61426