and children to a relationship that will spread the fame of God throughout the nations. It is the real-life evidence of the biblical truth that God has put eternity in our hearts (Eccl. 3:11). The work that God is doing is to make for Himself a holy people who are set apart for His good work in this world. Todd is more illustrative of what God is doing in our day than most are aware. He is a real person, but an example of many people attending our churches today. The Father is persuading the people