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The Open Way - Softcover

George Sumner Weaver

 
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Synopsis

The Open Way by George Sumner Weaver is a 19th-century Universalist tract advocating the universal salvation of all beings through Christ. The work presents Universalism as threefold: a doctrine, an idea, and a sentiment, organizing its argument around the head, the hand, and the heart; faith, hope, and charity; and altar, home, and heaven. Weaver asserts that God is in Christ reconciling the world to Himself and that this reconciliation extends to every soul across time and eternity. The book surveys biblical proofs for universal restoration, discusses the harmony of faith and reason, and emphasizes divine Fatherhood, Christ’s ongoing mediatory work, and the salvation of the whole creation through divine grace, discipline, and love. It also highlights social reform, benevolence, and the ethical duties attendant on salvation, envisioning a heavenly order where growth, fellowship, and universal charity prevail for all."

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