"The God of many a present day pupit is an object of pity rather than of awe-inspiring reverence. To say that God the Father has purposed the salvation of all mankind, that God the Son died with the express intention of saving the whole human race, and that God the Holy Spirit is now seeking to win the world to Christ; when, as a matter of common observation, it is apparent that the great majority of our fellow-men are dying in sin, and passing into a hopeless eternity: is to say that God the Father is disappointed, that God the Son is dissatisfied, that God the Holy Spirit is defeated. We have stated the issue badly, but there is no escaping the conclusion. To argue that God is "trying His best" to save all mankind, but that the majority of men will not let Him save them, is to insist that the will of the Creator is impotent, and that the will of the creature is omnipotent. To throw the blame, as many do, upon the Devil, does not remove the difficulty, for if Satan is defeating the purpose of God, then, Satan is Almighty and God is no longer teh Supreme Being." A.W. Pink "The Sovereignty of God"
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How would you propose this to be handled from the pulpit? If you are predestined to be saved come on down? If not, stay seated. It is not for us to know but for us to tell...those that respond are the called out. We are commanded to tell everyone the gospel. Right? How does believing this change your sermon? Christie C.
Believing this shouldn't change the sermon nor the invitation. I think pink is venting because a lot of pastors are subscribing to a Creator who allows creation to dictate the outcome as well as how He gets His glory. But I agree with you, the invitation is for whomsoever will, let him come.
Its a really good book. But I would like to add that its not just the pastor but also most of the congregation
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