The Gospel of Inclusion: A Fool's Belief
I wanted to address an issue that has been floating around a bit in the world of Christendom and that is a controversial doctrine that is now circulating in the African-American community, but is slowly making its rounds into all communities and backgrounds. This "doctrine" is credited to (although not originated) by a former Bishop in the Church Of God In Christ (an African-American Pentecostal denomination) by the name of Carlton Pearson. The gospel of inclusion is simply the old heresy of universalism re-packaged and given a new name. Universalism is the belief that all people will eventually be saved and go to heaven. The gospel of inclusion, as taught by Carlton Pearson, encompasses these false beliefs: (1) The gospel of inclusion espouses that the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ paid the price for all of humanity to enjoy eternal life in heaven without any need for repentance. (2) The gospel of inclusion teaches that salvation is unconditional and does n...