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NASB | Leviticus 16:34 "Now you shall have this as a permanent statute, to make atonement for the sons of Israel for all their sins once every year." And just as the LORD had commanded Moses, so he did. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Leviticus 16:34 "This shall be a permanent statute for you, so that atonement may be made for the children of Israel for all their sins once a year." So he did just as the LORD had commanded Moses. |
Bible Question:
Virtually each of the notes in this string say that Scripture does not support universalism. However, there are many verses that do support it. For example: 1 Corinthians 15.22 - For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. Isa 45:23 I have sworn by myself, the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, That unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear. Rom 14:11 For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God. Php 2:10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; These are just a few, but space is limited. How can one say that Scripture does not support all being reconciled to God? Nick |
Bible Answer: Hi, Nick... Welcome to the forum! There are four distinct teachings entitled universalism. Regardless, context is absolutely crucial if you are to render a sound exegesis of Scripture. The first verse you mention is discussing the doctrine of imputation in regard to the federal head of humanity (Adam) and the federal head of the redeemed (Christ). The chapter is about resurrection. The other three are speaking of the day, yet to come, in which all creation acknowledges the sovereign authority of the Lord (Zechariah 14:9), which are not discussing redemption at all. Consequently, these verses yield an inadequate Scriptural substantiation for universalism -- at least, they do on a forum founded on sola Scriptura. Of the "many verses" you mention in your first paragraph, could you provide references of those which, in context, directly support this teaching? In Him, Doc |