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How does universal redemption deny the justice of God?

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Universal redemption undermines God's justice by suggesting that Christ's atoning sacrifice can fail to save those for whom it was intended.

The doctrine of universal redemption poses a significant problem regarding the justice of God. If Christ indeed died for all men with the intent to save them, yet they can still end up in hell, it implies that God's justice is compromised, as Christ would be subjected to the punishment of sins which He already paid for. This is addressed in the sermon where it is stated that if God can punish a sinner for sins that Christ atoned for, it would reflect a grave injustice (John 10:15). True justice implies that if a debt has been paid, that debt cannot be demanded again. Thus, universal redemption not only flows against the notion of divine love but also contradicts the principle of divine justice which clearly delineates that the elect are saved through Christ’s effective atonement.
Scripture References: John 10:15

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