I cast aside the dross of Calvinism and Arminianism, and retain the pure gold of both systems.
He pitched into my sylogism rough shod, and in reply, I gave him several from the Bible.
1. It is the will of God that all men shall be saved. Proof: “Who will have all men to be saved.” 1 Tim. ii. 4.
2. God’s will is to be done. Proof: “He doeth according to his will in the armies of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth; and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, what doest thou?” Dan. iv. 35. “He doeth all things after the council of his own will.” Eph. i. 11.
3. Conclusion—All will be saved.
1. God purposes the salvation of all men. Proof: Eph. i. 9, 10, above quoted.
2. God’s purpose will be effected. Proof: “As I have purposed so shall it stand—for the Lord hath purposed, and who shall disannul it?” Isa. xiv. 24, 27. “I have spoken it, I will also bring it to pass; I have purposed it, I will also do it.” Isa. xlvi. 11.
3. Conclusion—All will be saved.
1. All were given to Christ. Proof: “Thou has given him power over all flesh, that he may give eternal life to as many as thou has given him.” John xvii. 2.
2. All shall be saved who were given to Christ. Proof: “All that the Father giveth me shall come to me, and he that cometh to me I will in no wise cast away.” John vi. 37.