“Being predestinated according to the purpose of Him who worketh all things after the counsel of His own will.” Eph. 1:11.
9. How many does God desire to be saved?
“Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.” 1 Tim. 2:4.
10. Upon what condition is salvation offered?
“Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved.” Acts 16:31.
11. For how long must this faith be preserved in order to bring final salvation?
“He that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.” Matt. 24:13. See James 1:12; Rev. 2:10.
12. What scripture is sometimes cited as evidence that God is arbitrary in His dealings with men?
“Therefore hath He mercy on whom He will have mercy, and whom He will He hardeneth.” Rom. 9:18.
13. But what other scripture shows with whom God wills to be merciful, and with whom otherwise?