Biblical Answer

Step 1: Understanding Origen's concept of apokatastasis

Origen's concept of apokatastasis (restoration) represents a form of universal salvation. He believed that the essence of salvation is becoming like God, being deified through contemplating him. This process of salvation is the reversal of the fall, ending with all rational beings again contemplating God.

Step 2: Examining the implications of Origen's doctrine

However, Origen's doctrine of apokatastasis is not without controversy. His system of the Trinity is not fully understood if the rational beings are not seen as being in a state of salvation. The concept of apokatastasis implies a salvation that is not necessarily tied to faith in Jesus Christ. This raises questions about the means by which salvation is obtained and whether it is compatible with the New Testament eschatology.

Step 3: Critique of Origen's position on universal salvation

Origen's position on universal salvation is problematic because it implies that salvation can be obtained without faith in Jesus Christ. This is in contrast to the New Testament teaching that salvation is obtained through faith in Jesus Christ (John 3:16, Romans 3:24-25). Furthermore, Origen's doctrine of apokatastasis raises questions about the nature of salvation and whether it is a gift of God or something that can be obtained through human effort.

The final answer is: No. Origen's concept of apokatastasis represents a form of universal salvation, but it is problematic because it implies that salvation can be obtained without faith in Jesus Christ, which is in contrast to the New Testament teaching.