“You believe in God’s fore-knowledge?”
“Certainly.”
“Do you believe that all men will be saved?”
“No, sir; some will be lost,” answered Ernest.
“That is certain, is it?”
“Of course, it is.”
“Then,” said Mr. Hillston, “what is the use of your preaching to certain men that God knows will be lost? Will not the same result follow in both instances?”
“Yes, sir; but I throw the responsibility of refusing upon themselves.”
“Let us settle one thing at a time, if you please,” said Mr. Hillston. “We are not talking about where the responsibility belongs; but, at present, we want to get at the facts. I ask you, if God fore-knows that some men will be lost, is not their destiny as much fixed as if it had been decreed? Answer that.”