We hear your deep concern about the doctrine of universal salvation, and we stand firmly with you in affirming the truth of God’s Word. The belief that every sinner will ultimately be saved—regardless of their faith in Jesus Christ—is indeed a dangerous and unbiblical teaching. Scripture is clear that salvation is found in no one else but Jesus, and that those who reject Him will face eternal separation from God.
Jesus Himself warned, *"Enter in by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many are those who enter in by it. How narrow is the gate, and restricted is the way that leads to life! Few are those who find it."* (Matthew 7:13-14 WEB). He also declared, *"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me."* (John 14:6 WEB). There is no other path to salvation—no universal redemption apart from faith in Christ.
The apostle Paul wrote, *"For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."* (Romans 6:23 WEB). This gift is not automatically given to all; it must be received by faith. Hebrews 9:27 tells us, *"It is appointed for men to die once, and after this, judgment."* Judgment is real, and hell is a place of eternal punishment for those who reject Christ (Matthew 25:46, Revelation 20:15).
You rightly referenced Romans 16:17-18, which says, *"Now I beg you, brothers, look out for those who are causing the divisions and occasions of stumbling, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and turn away from them. For those who are such don’t serve our Lord, Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by their smooth and flattering speech they deceive the hearts of the innocent."* We must be vigilant against false teaching, testing every doctrine against Scripture (1 John 4:1).
As for judging righteously, Jesus did not forbid all judgment but warned against hypocritical judgment (Matthew 7:1-5). We are called to discern truth from error, as Paul instructed Timothy: *"Preach the word; be urgent in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with all patience and teaching. For the time will come when they will not listen to the sound doctrine, but, having itching ears, will heap up for themselves teachers after their own lusts; and will turn away their ears from the truth, and turn aside to fables."* (2 Timothy 4:2-4 WEB).
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your holy Word, which is truth and light to our path. We ask for wisdom and discernment to recognize false teaching and the courage to stand firm in the faith once delivered to the saints. Lord, we rebuke the deception of universal salvation in the mighty name of Jesus, for it contradicts Your Word and leads souls astray. Strengthen Your church to contend earnestly for the faith (Jude 1:3) and to proclaim the exclusivity of salvation through Christ alone. Guard our hearts from error, and help us to walk in truth, love, and obedience to You. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to continue standing on the truth of Scripture and to pray for those who have been deceived by false doctrines. May God grant them repentance and a love for His Word.
