The Love of God and The Age to Come: No Eternal Hell

by Thomas Vaughan

Publisher:

Wipf and Stock

, 2019

In eternity, God will deal lovingly and effectively with all sin and evil. God will not, however, deal with sin and evil eternally. There is no need: God will destroy all sin and evil while saving everyone who ever lived. There is no eternal hell. This book presents reasons for such a large and hopeful faith.

Praise for The Love of God and The Age to Come

“Those in prison have been condemned, locked away, and forgotten. For an inmate to realize that no matter what they have done, God will never give up on them, is life-changing! Rev. Vaughan’s book is a beacon of light leading straight into the loving presence of God. If every inmate in prison could absorb this book, and truly experience the all-embracing, never-changing love of God, prisons would begin closing throughout our country!”

—Mark Menhinick, Clinical Prison Chaplain, North Carolina



“Ronald Vaughan’s book, in which he advocates God’s universal love, which means no eternal hell, is a must read. His view is confirmed by what Jesus taught, and by claiming that the apostle Paul’s view of the life to come changed from a belief in eternal torment to a conviction that God’s love extends to everyone, even beyond death. Vaughan’s belief in ‘progression to perfection’ in the afterlife is reasonable and believable. If you read The Love of God and The Age to Come it will challenge old views, give assurance to those troubled by threats of eternal hell, and provide a new perspective on the life after death.”

—Richard L. Morgan, author



“Ronald Vaughn's new book opens up a much-needed discussion about what universalism means theologically in times in which increasing numbers of persons are curious about the topic. As someone who has written about the rise of universalist theology and its denominational history in America, I am glad to encourage others to read this book.”

—John C. Morgan, adjunct professor of philosophy at Albright College, Reading, Pennsylvania, and author of The Devotional Heart



“Vaughan's biblical research enables him to state that the satisfaction theory is not endorsed in the Scriptures. He asserts that God wants us all to spend eternity with God. We are given opportunity during and after life to grow into the acceptance of God's love for us—even if that takes an eternity. There is no everlasting weeping and gnashing of teeth. Everyone who reads this book, who has ever rejected the vindictive image of God, will be healed—will finally be able to open themselves to God's loving embrace.”

—Jane M. Thibault, University of Louisville

Product Details

• Title : The Love of God and The Age to Come: No Eternal Hell
• Author: Vaughan, Thomas Ronald
• Publisher: Wipf and Stock
• Publication Date: 2019
• ISBN: 9781532679469

About the Author

Thomas Ronald Vaughan was a parish minister and healthcare administrator in North Carolina after graduating from Duke University Divinity School. Additionally, he earned a Master of Arts and a Doctor of Ministry. He holds standing in the United Church of Christ and in the Presbyterian Church USA, and has served congregations in both denominations. His publications include poetry, book reviews, a book chapter, and articles in professional journals.