Universalism versus Inclusion
Posted August 23, 2004
[Updated to fit TOA Module October 12, 2010]
I was recently talking to a friend of mine and shared with him my belief in the doctrine of Universal Salvation. It seemed to interest him quite a bit. He started telling me that he thought it was called "inclusion" because of the doctrines that Carlton Pearson started teaching. I visited a few websites, and the orthodox masters poetically destroyed with words the beauty of Universalism. My question to you is, does Carlton Pearson's doctrine line up with Universalism or is it something different. Sounds a little different to me.
Thanx for your response
K____
Hi K____,
Carlton Pearson's 'Doctrine Of Inclusion' denies the plain words of our Lord:
Mat 22:14 For many are called, but few are chosen.
And again:
Luk 13:23 Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? [Here's the answer to your question about Carlton Pearson's 'doctrine of inclusion.'] And he said unto them,
Luk 13:24 Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.
Just so you will know, K____, Carlton Pearson has stated publicly that you do not even need to know Christ to be saved. He believes that a Hindu can remaining a Hindu and be saved. Like A.E. Knoch, Carlton Pearson's doctrine of 'grace' is as flawed as his doctrine of universal salvation. Both of these men, along with the entire orthodox Christian world, believe that Christ died for them so they won't have to die. Christ died and rose again so that we, too, can die and rise again:
Rom 6:13 Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God.
Between the likes of A. E. Knoch and his Concordant Publishing Concern with their 'no works' doctrine, and Carlton Pearson with his 'doctrine of inclusion;' and the many who follow their insidious teachings, those who believe in the truth of universal salvation are as vulnerable to the lies of the Adversary as are all those who believe in eternal hell fire.
The knowledge of 'universal reconciliation' does not equate to spiritual maturity. In fact it is nothing more than "sincere milk of the word" which Peter says we should use only "that ye may grow thereby:"
1Pe 2:2 As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:
Be sure to read Strong Delusion if you haven't yet done so. Also read The Law of Moses Versus The Law of The Spirit under the subhead 'The Scriptural Function of Grace.' I will paste it in below.
If you can see what Paul is
saying about grace in Titus 2:11-12, you will have a better scriptural
understanding of the subject of 'grace' than 99% of the great scholars
of Christendom (You do know what I mean by 'Christendom, don't you?):
"TheScriptural Definition And Function Of Grace
Tit 2:11-12 The grace of God...chastens us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts we should live soberly, righteously and godly in this present world...
Yes, the King James Version has "teaching" where I have "chastens" but while it is true that teaching can involve discipline, "teaching" is not the best word to convey the seriousness with which God deals with "ungodliness and worldly lusts..." Chastening is a great part of the scriptural function of Grace.
The Greek is paideuo (Strong's #3811). It is the same word translated "chasteneth" in Hebrews 12:6: "For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth (paideuo) and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth." "When we are judged, we are CHASTENED of the Lord..." (1 Corinthians 11:32).
This is how "where sin abounds, grace [in the form of corrective chastening] does much more abound" (Rom 5:20 and Rom 6:1 and 2). Anyone who believes that they can come and stay 'just as I am' doesn't know the meaning of the word 'Father', nor the scriptural definition of grace. "Grace... chastens us [to] deny ungodliness and worldly lusts..." (Tit 2:11, 12).
We may certainly come 'just as I am', but we had better "go and sin no more lest a worse thing (discipline from a loving Father) come unto thee" (Joh 5:14).
This is surely a 'wet blanket' to those who want only to hear about the salvation of all. There is no way around Mar 9:45 and Heb 12:6. It is "EVERY SACRIFICE" and "EVERY SON". There are NO EXCEPTIONS! The doctrine of universal reconciliation through a false definition of grace is just as nourishing to the Adversary as the false doctrines of eternal death or eternal torment. What do we think the word 'dragged' means? Chastening IS certainly a 'dragging'. No child goes willingly and cheerfully to be disciplined.
We are "justified freely by his grace" (Rom 3:24). There is no charge and there is nothing we can do to earn the chastening and scourging [of] "EVERY son whom He receiveth" (Heb 12:6). It is given freely."
I hope I have answered your question.
Mike
