[Bible] Episode 294: Roberto de La Noval - Universalism as a Doctrine

The Bible For Normal People

The Bible for Normal People

Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

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🗓️ 24 March 2025

⏱️ 51 minutes

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In this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Jared and co-host Aaron Higashi talk with Roberto de la Noval about the doctrine of universalism, the belief that all people will ultimately be reconciled with God. Rob addresses common misconceptions and its roots in the early Church, explaining how theology develops from biblical interpretation, and examining the evolution of doctrine and the role of historical context in shaping belief. Show Notes → https://thebiblefornormalpeople.com/episode-294-roberto-de-la-noval-universalism-as-a-doctrine/ Watch this episode on YouTube → https://youtu.be/zGafdFAMjfU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:49.9	Hey, everybody. On today's episode, we have the wonderful, the incomparable Aaron Hagashi with us,
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