Synopsis
Universalism A Practical Power: Exhibited In A Series Of Discourses by Elbridge Gerry Brooks. This work presents Universalism as a practical religious and philosophical force, arguing that God’s love is universal, Christ’s salvific work aims at the redemption of all souls, and Christianity should function as a transformative power in life. Structured as a series of sermons, the book contrasts Universalist principles with the dominant evangelical views, insisting that true religious power lies in God’s universal Fatherhood, the restoration of humanity, and the renewal of life through regeneration, forgiveness, and the future of all beings. Brooks surveys key doctrines—God, Christ, human nature, regeneration, retribution, the atonement, forgiveness, salvation, and the eschatological future—advocating that salvation is the maturation of character and social benevolence, rather than a mere escape from punishment. He emphasizes the ethical implications of Universalism for personal conduct, social reform, and universal brotherhood, and urges readers to embody its principles in daily life and institutional stewardship.
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