Thread: 'The Shack' Author Disputes Christian View That Those Who Die Without Jesus Can't Achieve Salvation

In the past we talked about 'The Shack' author, William P Young and where he stood doctrinally when he wrote The Shack

His latest comments reveal he is a universalist.
IMO he has held these beliefs internally for years but eventually they will come out. He tried to ride the fence and still appeal to believers who hold to true foundational doctrine

It is better he states what he really believes instead of pretending

You will find who those who go into error will use the Romans verses about the love of God as it justifies them believing anything

There is alot of sadness in his life where he needed healing and compassion. The abuse he suffered made him vulnerable to error but in wanting to get free and healed he also went down a wrong path.


https://www.christianpost.com/news/t...vation-225191/

William Paul Young, the author behind the faith-based bestseller The Shack, later turned into a movie in 2017, has addressed one of the main controversies behind his book, by disputing the Christian mainstream view that those who die without knowing Jesus Christ cannot achieve salvation.

Speaking to Eternity website in Australia, the author was asked what happens to a person who does not know God or does not return to God within the time frame of their life on earth.

"You're putting a 'don't return [to God]' as if death is the final arbiter," Young said.

"Romans itself says that death can't separate you from the love of God [see Romans 8:31-39, in particular]," he argued, insisting that the verse applies to all people, including those who haven't accepted Christ.

Death indeed does not separate us from His love however, our sin certainly will.

To those that I warned back in the early days some 10 years ago when we debated this book, I wont say I told you so but I will say, ask me if I’m surprised. Be careful what you pour into your spirit.

Originally Posted by FireBrand

Death indeed does not separate us from His love however, our sin certainly will.

To those that I warned back in the early days some 10 years ago when we debated this book, I wont say I told you so but I will say, ask me if I’m surprised. Be careful what you pour into your spirit.

The tragedy is that many believers were discussing his book in their Bible studies as if it had wonderful truths that Christians need to know

Originally Posted by Cardinal TT

The tragedy is that many believers were discussing his book in their Bible studies as if it had wonderful truths that Christians need to know

These are the days of itching ears and shallow streams. Simple study in doctrine is what is needed. These are the days of the great falling away.

I think a lot...I mean a LOT of "evangelical Christians" are closet universalists.

Originally Posted by Bookman

I think a lot...I mean a LOT of "evangelical Christians" are closet universalists.

I think you are probably right.

The book that he wrote after the Shack makes his universalism clear.

Originally Posted by Bookman

I think a lot...I mean a LOT of "evangelical Christians" are closet universalists.

Usually they hope that it is like that but aren't sure enough to dare to teach that to others.

Originally Posted by Bookman

I think a lot...I mean a LOT of "evangelical Christians" are closet universalists.

Especially at funerals.