scoffs at those who would rebel against Him.4 God does not call men to make Jesus Lord (as though they had such power), but to live in absolute submission to the Lord He has made. Therefore, the man who desires to receive the benefits of the gospel must first decide if he is willing to turn over all autonomy and self-government to the Lord of the gospel. As gospel preachers, we must be very careful to explain the terms of this transaction clearly and not minimize or gloss over them so that they are
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