Seventh. The idea that Christ died for a few, and commissioned his disciples to preach the fact to all nations—to every [pg 238] creature, as “glad tidings of great joy,” which was “to be unto all people,” when it is, according to the doctrine that he did not die for all, positively no good news to any soul that was passed by.
Eighth. The idea that all who are finally lost, will be in that sad condition because of unbelief, when, if they had believed that Christ died for them they would have believed a falsehood, because Calvinists say no soul for whom Jesus died will be lost.
A Summary Of Truth.
First. By the transgression man's eyes were opened, and he became as God, to know good and evil.
Second. He has always had intellectual and moral ability to turn and serve God, and so enjoy his divine favor.
Third. He has been required in every dispensation to do this.
Fourth. Christ died for all men.
Fifth. All men may turn and be saved.
Sixth. God is no respecter of persons; but in every nation he that feareth him and worketh righteousness shall be accepted with him.