To their credit, most universalists would say that they abhore salvation by works. The thought of someone earning their way to salvation is disdainful to them. And for those reasons, I enjoy fellowshiping with universalists. I wish that more Christians were as steadfast in those two declarations. But, could works-based-salvation sneak into the window or around the back-door for universalists as it has for so many other philosophies?
My flesh is terribly prone to the sick flattery of works-salvation. I'm probably so sensitve to it because I am so afraid of getting trapped back into it. At the risk of sounding hyper-critical, I'm going ahead and expressing one of the things about universalism, as a philosophy, that gives me great pause.
Does universalism (like other teachings) make room for salvation by works?
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As in your dream, you and your husband must fight against both real and spiritual demons with your strength of will, and faith in Me and My Word. I will give you the strength to shove and push all demons from your safe place which surrounds your family. In the few short days (years) to come, I will make your husband great so no one of evil may stand against him, for I will put My Word in his mouth. No one of evil can stand up to the Word of God, for it is indeed a razor-sharp, double- edged sword. (Persevere When Adversity Comes...Your Redemption Draws Nigh - Letters from God and His Christ - Volume 1)
