The rise in universalism is concerning. There’s always been an element of it, but it never hit popularity in the evangelical world until recently, brought about by a book by pastor and author, Rob Bell titled “Love Wins. Thankfully, one pastor responded to the masses. Francis Chan released a counter book to Love Wins titled, “Erasing Hell”.
I feel convicted and a bit stuck. I can say that I truly do want to live as Jesus did. I have a passion for Jesus and for His church. I can easily state with certainty, that I desire greatness for His kingdom. Nevertheless, I’m just not making the mark. I am not living as Jesus did. Hence, I feel stuck. This is not my intention at all, but it’s my reality.
Not long after Bell’s book started to gain traction, Francis Chan released a video on social. It was a promo clip for his new book “Erasing Hell: What God said about eternity, and the things we’ve made up.” As I watched, it was clear that Chan was attempting to recentre Christians who were being pulled toward this false doctrine.