Some of my earliest writings leaned heavily on contrast—grace set against judgment, mercy understood through what might have been. There was sincerity in that, but also a certain weight that no longer feels necessary. Over time, I have come to see grace less as a rescue from something dreadful, and more as a revelation of …
Author: Jim Barnes
A man seeking to please the Lord. A man striving to abide in Christ Jesus. A man whose hope is to see just one more come into the fold.
A Christian’s Faith
Faith is the quiet foundation upon which our relationship with God rests. It is not something we build through effort alone, nor something we can fully explain. It is given, and it is received. In faith, we begin to loosen our grip on what we once thought certain, and we learn—slowly, often humbly—to trust what …
Skinner’s Sermons (edited, condensed)
A reflection on the character of God, the nature of His justice, and the hope of His final purpose. This piece has been written slowly, and it is meant to be read the same way. It does not aim to argue harshly or dismiss what has long been believed. Instead, it invites a careful consideration …
A Quiet Update
Over time, small things have been changing here. Some of those changes are now visible. The site has been gently reorganized to make it easier to read, to navigate, and to follow the different areas of work as they continue to grow. What Has Changed The structure of the site has been simplified. Writings are …
Impartial Grace: The Blessed Hope
God's Word is replete with Scripture defining the doctrine of universal reconciliation or what we call Impartial Grace. Old Testament and New clearly reference God's most salient attribute, love. His love is overwhelming and in the words of a friend His love is relentless. Please visit the "Essays and Such" page and follow the links …
Chapter 6: Impartial Grace Is Simply Christian
Scriptural history in God’s Holy Word describes an early evangelical mission in which Christ sends twelve disciples into Israel to preach. In this mission, Jesus specifically excludes Gentiles—the message is exclusively for “the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” He places strict limits on where they may go, how they must behave, and even …
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Chapter 5: Being Simply Christian
Every denomination, congregation, or assembly is made up of believers who, often without realizing it, are striving to be something more complicated than simply Christian. Their denominations establish traditions, creeds, rites, and rituals. Adherence to these becomes necessary for full inclusion in that body of believers. Traditions add rules and assign levels of compliance. In …
Chapter 4: Reconciliation Among Brothers
The doctrine of impartial grace is the truth. My life changed the moment it became clear that the doctrine of eternal conscious torment could not possibly be true. The change has been liberating. Instead of encouraging others to believe in a traditional facsimile of Christ, I now preach a loving Christ—One who reconciles all men …
Chapter 3: Relentless Love, Impartial Grace
Dr. Otis A. Skinner published a work titled “A Series of Sermons in Defence of Universal Salvation,” printed by Abel Tompkins in Boston in 1842. Google has kindly digitized this work into the public domain, and this chapter is largely based on one of those sermons. Dr. Skinner advocates what he calls the doctrine of …
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Chapter 2: Traditions, Traditions, Traditions…
The “traditions of men” are, as the phrase suggests, the products of men. Some traditions may be harmless or even helpful, but like all human efforts, they are fallible. Over time many traditions have been elevated to the status of absolutes. The doctrine of eternal conscious torment is one of these. Since around 500 A.D., …
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Impartial Grace 