Since no man can “figure out” the sovereignty of God (chosen before the foundation of the world) and the free will of man (whoever will), we must by faith accept God’s truth. However, in a practical sense, we must obey the Great Commission that Jesus gave just before He went to heaven. We must obey Him and proclaim the good news to every people group. Some will be saved and some will not.
We are not responsible to save; God does that. We are responsible to give the good news that salvation is provided.
We should preach, “Whosever will may come.” However, if some refuse to come, they are rejecting Christ and we must continue to say “Whosoever will.”
One of the most effective evangelists who ever lived was an Englishman named George Whitefield. He was a strong Calvinist, yet he proclaimed “Whosoever will.” Thousands were saved. It is imperative that Calvinists continue to preach the good news to the lost, because it is God’s will to use His servants to work as laborers “in the harvest.” Some will be saved and some will not. Our assignment is to give the gospel to every person.
Also, in order for God to use Southern Baptists to reach the lost and start churches, we must love one another and allow no conflict in our midst or in our hearts.
Gene M. Williams
Covington, Ga.
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